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7BR

Product Liability

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Product Liability - London (Bar)

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

7BR is noted for its impressive representation of claimants in the full range of product liability cases. Members are regularly called upon to act on high-profile and high-stakes instructions involving defective medical devices, pharmaceuticals and household consumer goods and are experienced in the handling of both individual and multiparty claims. 7BR acted for the claimants in the PIP breast implant litigation. Cases arising from automotive failures are also a key area of strength for the team. Recent highlights include acting on a group action in which the claimants allege defective textured breast implants were supplied, causing a rare type of cancer.

Albie Barton is the senior civil clerk.

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Strengths

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  • The clerks are very helpful and get back in touch immediately. They are very accommodating.

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  • The clerks are helpful and always happy to assist with any queries.

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  • Clerks at 7BR are always incredibly responsive, both over email and on the phone.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Hugh Preston
    Hugh Preston

    Hugh Preston

    Hugh Preston KC is widely regarded as a leading claimants' barrister for product liability mandates. His prominence in the product liability sector is illustrated by his frequent instruction in landmark medical device, automotive and property damage cases.

    • Hugh Preston's tactic is to be reasonable and, as a result, the court listens to him. There are no exaggerations or histrionics; he's measured and has the ear of the court.

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    • Hugh is very creative and thinks outside the box. He is good at finding remedies you wouldn't have thought about.

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    • Hugh Preston is creative, energetic, empathetic and gets the bigger picture. He is the consummate claimant KC.

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  • Simeon Maskrey
    Simeon Maskrey

    Simeon Maskrey

    Simeon Maskrey KC is an esteemed silk dedicated to the representation of claimants in product liability disputes. He specialises in medical and pharmaceutical claims, including vaccine cases. His deep clinical negligence experience complements his practice in medical product liability claims. He frequently takes a leading role in complex multiparty actions and has experience appearing before the Supreme Court and the ECJ.

    • Simeon is an amazing advocate. People listen when he speaks because he is so compelling.

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    • Simeon provides very good advice and grasp of issues.

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  • Adam Korn
    Adam Korn

    Adam Korn

    Adam Korn is a top-quality junior whose fantastic product liability practice dovetails neatly with his impressive work in clinical negligence. He accepts instructions from claimants in cases that involve medical procedures and devices, among other areas. He has notable experience in product liability group actions.

    • Adam Korn is good at looking at alternative solutions. He is an amazing negotiator who is persuasive and charming.

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    • Adam is an excellent barrister with fabulous client care skills.

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  • Jonathan Bertram
    Jonathan Bertram

    Jonathan Bertram

    Jonathan Bertram has broad expertise in clinical negligence, personal injury and product liability cases. He focuses on litigation involving breaches of the Consumer Protection Act or the Product Liability Directive.

    • Jonathan's advocacy is very strong. He is brilliant on product liability claims.

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    • Jonathan Bertram is very sensible, smart and authoritative.

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    • Jonathan is great. He is very responsive, very practical and pragmatic, which is useful in group actions.

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