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Axiom Advocates

Product Liability

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Product Liability - Scotland (Bar)

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Axiom Advocates retains its reputation as a go-to stable for product liability cases in Scotland. Its members are frequently called upon to represent product manufacturers across the medical device and automotive sectors, among others. The stable's advocates complement their strengths in medical device claims with significant expertise in clinical and professional negligence law. The team acts for Johnson & Johnson in product liability group proceedings relating to hernia mesh.

Lesley Flynn is the practice manager.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Ewen Campbell
    Ewen Campbell

    Ewen Campbell

    Ewen Campbell is a former solicitor who regularly handles product liability cases as part of a wider commercial and public law practice. He has considerable strength in advising on matters involving medical devices and consumer products.

    • Ewen Campbell is extremely bright. He has the ear of the court and the ability to cut through all the noise to the nub of the case.

      Product Liability respondentUK Bar

    • Ewen is hard-working, thorough, and brings strong expertise to the table.

      Product Liability respondentUK Bar
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  • Kenneth McBrearty
    Kenneth McBrearty

    Kenneth McBrearty

    Kenneth McBrearty KC has an impressive commercial litigation practice and is well regarded for his handling of product liability claims. He handles disputes involving medical device and automotive products.

    • Kenneth is an expert in this field. He is a very capable advocate who expertly presents his client's case in a convincing manner.

      Product Liability respondentUK Bar
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  • Roddy Dunlop
    Roddy Dunlop

    Roddy Dunlop

    Roddy Dunlop KC has a broad practice that encompasses product liability alongside professional discipline, professional negligence and broader commercial dispute resolution. He principally acts for defenders in large, complex product liability cases and is particularly experienced in mass tort claims.

    • He is an outstanding advocate in court. He is excellent in terms of preparation and analysis.

      Product Liability respondentUK Bar
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  • Chris Paterson
    Chris Paterson

    Chris Paterson

    Chris Paterson KC regularly represents manufacturers in significant product liability claims. Paterson also has noteworthy experience in matters of clinical and professional negligence.

    • Chris Paterson is great on his feet. He has very good knowledge of the law and has a very detailed approach to cases with close analysis of the key issues.

      Product Liability respondentUK Bar
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