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Product Liability - London (Bar)

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Crown Office Chambers houses a strong bench of barristers experienced in the handling of a wide range of product liability claims. The set's members are well versed in complex and high-value medical device and pharmaceutical cases, drawing on the set's recognised expertise in personal injury and clinical negligence law. Additional areas of strength for the team include cases involving catastrophic damage caused by faulty mechanical and electronic products. The set is highly regarded for its handling of high-profile group actions as well as individual claims. One commentator notes that "Crown Office has very deep and wide experience of product liability and related areas of law." Members recently acted for Paulo Studios Limited in a case where a substantial fire, allegedly caused by an electric heater, occurred in photographic studios.

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Strengths

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  • Crown Office clerks are really good. They are very commercial, responsive and adaptable.

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  • The clerking team is seriously impressive. Joe Shepherd, team clerk, is fantastic and super responsive all the time.

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  • The clerks are very responsive and helpful.

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  • The clerks are always quick to respond at each stage.

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  • The clerks are very experienced, responsive and proactive where needed.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alexander Antelme
    Alexander Antelme

    Alexander Antelme

    Alexander Antelme KC attracts considerable praise for his superb handling of complex product liability cases pertaining to medical devices and is also experienced in cases involving defective household and industrial products. He offers particular prowess in the representation of manufacturers and insurers.

    • Alexander is very insightful and articulate.

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    • Alexander Antelme is an exceptional leader who picks things up incredibly quickly and is a very impressive advocate in front of judges.

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    • Alexander Antelme is so compelling. He thinks like a chess master; he is several moves ahead.

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  • David Myhill
    David Myhill

    David Myhill

    David Myhill has a strong track record of handling group actions, with a particular emphasis on claims arising out of defective medical devices. He provides expert representation to product manufacturers and other defendants, drawing on his complementary strength in clinical negligence.

    • David is excellent. His approach and manner equally impressed both the client and court.

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    • David Myhill is extremely conscientious, and a strong person who stays remarkably calm under pressure. He is always on top of the technical details of the case.

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    • David's attention to detail is outstanding. He is an exceptional junior and is very approachable.

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  • James Medd
    James Medd

    James Medd

    James Medd maintains an impressive product liability practice which sees him frequently handle claims involving considerable property damage as well as personal injury. He is particularly experienced in litigation involving allegedly defective electrical components. He also bolsters his practice with strong insurance credentials, which he brings to bear on product liability policy disputes.

    • James is an expert in his field. He is able to cut through complex issues and steer the case in the right direction.

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    • James Medd is very experienced, capable and knowledgeable.

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  • Richard Sage
    Richard Sage

    Richard Sage

    Richard Sage is an experienced junior who acts predominantly on behalf of defendant manufacturers in product liability cases. He draws on his expertise in construction law when advising on cases involving complex engineering evidence.

    • Richard's knowledge of the law, balanced against his commercial awareness and approach, is very impressive.

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    • Richard is very calm, unflappable and user-friendly. He grasps the detail of complex cases very well and is excellent with technical evidence and drawing out evidence.

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    • Richard is so astute and commercial in his thinking as well. He is good at coming up with creative solutions and he thinks outside the box.

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  • Erica Power
    Erica Power

    Erica Power

    Erica Power is a noteworthy junior who is highly sought after for major group actions in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors. Her portfolio of work includes cases concerning defective transvaginal meshes and metal-on-metal hip implants. She has additional experience in matters concerning complex issues of clinical negligence.

    • Erica power is good in negotiations and is pragmatic.

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  • Frederick Simpson
    Frederick Simpson

    Frederick Simpson

    Frederick Simpson is recognised for his experience handling a wide variety of claims involving alleged defective products, supplemented by his construction, insurance and property damage expertise. He has experience working in high-profile group action litigation representing defendants.

    • Frederick Simpson is very hard-working and really gets into the detail of the case. His technical understanding of the case is very impressive and his drafting is easy to follow and persuasive.

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