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Product Liability - London (Bar)

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Fountain Court Chambers is noted for its expertise in product liability cases arising in the aviation, marine and industrial sectors. Its barristers are regularly called upon to act in disputes concerning alleged defects in the design and manufacture of aircraft and helicopters. Additional areas of strength for the team include claims arising from defective household goods, medical devices and pharmaceuticals. Fountain Court is experienced in the handling of both individual claims and large group actions. Members are instructed on behalf of the Vauxhall defendants in litigation involving around 160,000 claims by consumers in relation to liability allegations founded on a claim that the vehicles in question contained defeat devices.

Alex Taylor is the set's senior clerk.

Notable Practitioners

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Leigh-Ann Mulcahy
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Band 1

Leigh-Ann Mulcahy KC offers strength in a wide range of product liability cases, including those pertaining to pharmaceuticals, household goods and industrial products. She frequently acts on behalf of government departments in addition to product manufacturers.

Leigh-Ann Mulcahy is really outstanding. She is extremely dedicated and available, and was excellent and well prepared in court.

Leigh-Ann Mulcahy is a fantastic barrister with a huge amount of experience in group litigation.

Leigh-Ann has meticulous attention to detail and a really amazing work ethic.

Akhil Shah
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Akhil Shah
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Band 3

Akhil Shah KC specialises in highly technical product liability claims, particularly in the aviation sector. He offers significant expertise in cases concerning design and manufacturing defects in aircraft and helicopters. In addition, he is experienced in actions involving defective medical devices.

Akhil is a great guy and very technical.

Ranked Barristers at
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Product Liability

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Leigh-Ann Mulcahy KC
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Band 1
Akhil Shah KC
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Akhil Shah KC
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Band 3