Consumer Law

Mark Watson KC is highly experienced at both prosecuting and defending food and trading standards cases, and appears on behalf of well-known retailers, local authorities and regulators such as the Food Standards Agency. He is also adept at matters regarding the enforcement of energy sector regulations.

"Mark Watson is a phenomenal barrister, who is really insightful and very driven."

"A really good advocate, who is firm with the court and clearly focused on the client's best interests."

David Hercock is widely respected for his focus on consumer law disputes relating to food and health and safety. He frequently acts in both civil and criminal proceedings, and undertakes cases that make it all the way to the Supreme Court and the CJEU.

"David is very, very good on technical arguments. He also shows great attention to detail, spotting things that may not be immediately noticeable to others."

"David has a brain the size of a planet."

"David Hercock is completely fearless and knows everything in the brief down to the exact page number."

Lee Bennett is an experienced consumer lawyer who regularly advises on consumer protection, product liability, trademark and counterfeiting cases. Recently, he has been working on the Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry regarding potential product liability concerning systems and components installed during the refurbishment of the Tower.

"Lee is very good at absorbing information and then presenting it to the court in a highly lucid fashion."

"Lee Bennett communicates strategy excellently and is very charming."

Pascal Bates works on a range of consumer law issues, and has a particular specialism where consumer issues overlap with environmental or safety matters.

"Pascal is very clever, tenacious and thorough."

"He's like a computer in the way that he soaks up information."