Consumer Law

Fred Philpott has been at the Bar throughout the lifetime of the Consumer Credit Act and is a leading expert on it. He regularly advises on the regulatory aspects of the Act and defends retailers accused of putting forward misleading prices. He also handles cases concerning matters such as food safety, unfair commercial practices and consumer debt.

Jonathan Kirk KC regularly defends high-profile corporations against claims of mis-selling and is an expert at advising companies nationwide on their regulatory and enforcement concerns. He is also the editor of the Pink Book on consumer law.

David Travers KC focuses his work on cases of a highly complex or sensitive nature, particularly those concerning food safety. He both defends and prosecutes, and appears on behalf of businesses and local and national government bodies. He is particularly noted for his work in matters involving technical or scientific evidence.

Iain MacDonald's diverse consumer law practice takes in food law and trading standards matters in both the Crown and Magistrates' Courts. He regularly acts for well-known retailers, local authorities and regulatory bodies such as the Civil Aviation Authority.

Jonathan Goulding specialises in consumer and regulatory law, having spent his formative years as a common lawyer. He advises on both sides of consumer law, tackling criminal prosecutions as well as civil actions. His knowledge encompasses diverse areas such as food safety, consumer protection and fraud.

Simon Popplewell advises large corporations and smaller traders on legal issues, including unfair terms in consumer contracts, the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and the Consumer Protection from the Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. Simon has acted for household names such as BT and Sky, as well as a host of smaller companies.

Alison Lambert is regularly instructed by local authorities, police authorities and trading standards departments to prosecute all types of regulatory crime. She is well-versed in cases involving unfair trading, the Trade Marks Act and the Food Safety Act.

Laura Phillips receives praise from peers and instructing solicitors for her committed advocacy in consumer-related cases. Her expansive practice encompasses health and safety, food safety, planning and environmental law, among other areas. She acts for a wide range of clients including individuals, businesses and public bodies.

Lee Finch has grown his reputation in the area of consumer law by handling a wide range of sophisticated claims. He is routinely instructed by both companies and individuals on compliance and regulation matters, and possesses considerable knowledge relating to unfair terms.

Robin Kingham has a burgeoning consumer law practice and advises clients on both civil and criminal consumer work. He frequently appears both for the prosecution and for defendants. On the criminal front, he has prosecuted on behalf of a number of regulatory authorities, including on a standing basis for two National Trading Standards teams.

Stuart Jessop is a frequent defender of farmers, farms and meat sellers in criminal cases, and is adept at food and product safety consumer law disputes. His practice further includes the representation of local authorities in criminal prosecutions, and he is praised for his drafting skills as well as his ability to build strong relationships.

Ian Thomas is a highly capable barrister and noted food law specialist known for representing individuals, local and national companies and government bodies in food safety and trading standards cases.

Kevin de Haan KC handles consumer law cases as part of a flourishing practice that also takes in health and safety, licensing and environment matters. He is an expert on enforcement and European legislation.

Michael Coley is developing a strong practice in the consumer law space. He has particular expertise in acting for the Civil Aviation Authority in consumer matters.

Sabrina Goodchild is building a well-regarded practice in the consumer law sector. She has experience of advising the FCA and has prosecuted in a range of courts, including the Court of Appeal. Her work covers the whole range of consumer law, from mis-selling litigation to the prosecution of rogue traders.

Cameron Crowe regularly tackles significant and complex trading standards cases, and has appeared on behalf of national and regional investigation teams prosecuting the largest matters nationwide. He also defends in investigations brought by the Competition and Markets Authority, and advises large corporations on the application and enforcement of consumer law.