Department profile
Henderson Chambers

Product Liability

UK Bar Guide 2026 : London (Bar)


Henderson Chambers

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Product Liability - London (Bar)

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Henderson Chambers offers an unrivalled level of expertise spanning a wide range of product liability disputes. The set houses an impressive bench of senior and junior barristers who are frequently sought after to act for major manufacturers across the transport, pharmaceutical, food and drink, and medical devices sectors, among others. Particular highlights include the set's ongoing representation of VW and other companies with respect to the NOx emissions litigation. Members are regularly called upon to represent their clients in complex and high-profile litigation and have considerable experience handling multiparty claims. Sources highlight: "Henderson Chambers is a full-service chambers with excellent individuals who are also able to deliver brilliantly as a team" and "their knowledge and expertise in this area are unmatched."

Jason Housden is chambers director.

Strengths

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  • The clerks' room is responsive and helpful; nothing is too much trouble for the clerking team. The clerks are a great, loyal and hard-working team.

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  • The clerks are super responsive, knowledgeable and a delight to work with.

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  • Henderson Chambers has very responsive clerks who give availability and suggestions really quickly.

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  • They have a first-rate clerking team that are supportive of the solicitor's and client's demands.

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  • Jason Housden, Daniel Kemp and the clerking team are outstanding. The service provided is unmatched, and they are a real pleasure to work with.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Star IndividualsCharles Gibson
    Star IndividualsCharles Gibson

    Charles Gibson

    Charles Gibson KC is a standout silk whose superb practice involves a particular focus on defending corporate clients in cases stemming from faulty medical devices and pharmaceuticals. His expertise also extends to product liability and insurance cases in the food and drink and transport industries. He is readily acknowledged by market sources as a leading practitioner for group actions.

    • Charles is a titan in product liability and group litigation.

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    • Charles Gibson is top-class and he is a leading light in the field of product liability claims.

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    • Charles Gibson is the doyen of product liability and group actions. He is a master of strategy and a go-to silk for defendants in product liability group claims.

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  • Band 1Geraint Webb
    Band 1Geraint Webb

    Geraint Webb

    Geraint Webb KC boasts an impressive product liability practice with participation in several major food and drink contamination claims. His broad practice also extends into medical device and pharmaceutical cases, property damage claims resulting from faulty products and issues surrounding product recalls. He has noteworthy experience in complex cases involving multiple claimants and offers particular expertise in jurisdictional issues.

    • Geraint Webb would be my go-to for any product liability matter. He is always well prepared, his advice is considered and his writing is excellent.

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    • Geraint Webb is probably a master tactician. He is a brilliant advocate in court and very impressive to watch.

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    • Geraint is really excellent, very polished and measured.

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  • Band 1Malcolm Sheehan
    Band 1Malcolm Sheehan

    Malcolm Sheehan

    Malcolm Sheehan KC maintains a thriving product liability practice and impresses with his client-friendly manner. His expertise encompasses cases dealing with medical devices as well as pharmaceutical, automotive and consumer products. He routinely acts in complex and high-profile group actions and also has in-depth knowledge of product liability insurance and product recall.

    • Malcolm Sheehan is a widely regarded and highly sought-after KC for product liability matters. He provides detailed forensic analysis and is known for his ability to deliver.

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    • Malcolm is a measured advocate who wins the court's trust.

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    • Malcolm Sheehan is very client-friendly, sees the bigger picture, and also knows his cases inside-out. He is a real trusted adviser.

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  • Band 1Oliver Campbell
    Band 1Oliver Campbell

    Oliver Campbell

    Oliver Campbell KC is very experienced in product safety and liability and has additional expertise in health and safety law. He is regularly instructed in major group actions involving medical devices, vehicle emissions and oil spills. He represents both claimants and defendants but has particular experience in representing and advising manufacturers.

    • Oliver Campbell is very incisive and provides sound advice. He is unflappable with a calm authority, which is something that every litigator needs.

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    • Oliver Campbell is very wise and very measured.

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    • Oliver is an absolutely exceptional player.

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  • Band 1Prashant Popat
    Band 1Prashant Popat

    Prashant Popat

    Prashant Popat KC is widely regarded as one of the foremost product liability specialists at the Bar. He is eminently capable of leading in major group litigation and also handles unitary claims that are resolved through both criminal and civil proceedings. He routinely acts in cases involving defective pharmaceutical products, prostheses and household devices.

    • Prashant is an excellent team player who leads a team to deliver the right strategy to suit the needs of the client.

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    • Prashant is really good, very helpful, and client-friendly. He really knows his stuff.

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    • Prashant Popat is very effective and has excellent technical knowledge. He has a balanced and practical approach.

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  • Band 1Toby Riley-Smith
    Band 1Toby Riley-Smith

    Toby Riley-Smith

    Toby Riley-Smith KC is highly regarded for his broad product liability expertise, which includes handling group actions in the medical and pharmaceutical spheres, as well as property damage and consumer product claims. He predominantly defends manufacturers and other companies in product liability litigation.

    • Toby is superb with clients. He is exceptional and he is a master of the subject matter too.

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    • Toby Riley-Smith is very swift to grasp complex issues and facts, and always provides pragmatic, balanced and realistic advice.

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  • Band 2Adam Heppinstall
    Band 2Adam Heppinstall

    Adam Heppinstall

    Adam Heppinstall KC has broad experience in product liability cases, with a particular emphasis on large group actions. He acts for claimants, defendant companies and government interests in claims arising out of the industrial, automotive and pharmaceutical industries, among others.

    • Adam is super commercial and a devastatingly effective advocate. He's methodical and devasting in how persuasive he is.

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    • Adam is incredibly bright and has good judgement.

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    • Adam Heppinstall is commercial and has an encyclopaedic knowledge of product liability.

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  • Band 2Andrew Kinnier
    Band 2Andrew Kinnier

    Andrew Kinnier

    Andrew Kinnier KC receives very high praise for his involvement in complex product liability cases, particularly those concerning defective medical devices and pharmaceutical products. His broader pharmaceutical experience includes unitary actions, regulatory work, product testing and labelling claims. He regularly advises on both civil and criminal liabilities and is sought after by several leading instructing solicitors, who regard him as a pleasure to work with.

    • His merits and strategy have been excellent. He offered valuable insight and has been personable.

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    • Andrew is an assured advocate, a great team player and pleasant to work with.

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    • Andrew Kinnier is highly intelligent and gives sound advice. He is always accessible and willing to take time to address the matters arising.

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  • Band 2Lucy McCormick
    Band 2Lucy McCormick

    Lucy McCormick

    Lucy McCormick is regularly instructed in product liability disputes arising in the automotive and healthcare sectors. She is noted for her expertise in group actions.

    • Lucy McCormick is thorough and conscientious. She is an excellent junior.

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    • Lucy McCormick is very efficient and she is clearly bright.

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    • Lucy is a fantastic team player who is incisive, responsive and reliable.

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  • Band 2Thomas Evans
    Band 2Thomas Evans

    Thomas Evans

    Thomas Evans is a talented junior barrister who is regularly instructed in product liability cases involving commercial vehicles, white goods and plant equipment. He has experience representing manufacturers and insurers.

    • What truly sets Thomas Evans apart is his thoroughness. He leaves no stone unturned, ensuring that every detail and every perspective is meticulously examined and addressed.

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  • Band 3Celia Oldham
    Band 3Celia Oldham

    Celia Oldham

    Celia Oldham is a well-regarded junior barrister with considerable experience representing defendants in product liability claims. She is recognised for her work in the automotive and aviation industries alongside her wider consumer law practice.

    • Celia is a joy to work with. She is extremely committed, thorough and knowledgeable. She has a reassuring manner which clients love and she always goes the extra mile.

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    • Celia has excellent experience, is very meticulous, and has an ability to quickly grasp complex issues.

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    • Celia Oldham is hard-working, bright, and appreciates the wider implications of large-scale litigation.

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  • Band 3Chloe Campbell
    Band 3Chloe Campbell

    Chloe Campbell

    Chloe Campbell has growing expertise in product liability disputes and group actions. She is well regarded for her handling of matters involving medical device products.

    • She is very good at the drafting.

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  • Band 3James Williams
    Band 3James Williams

    James Williams

    James Williams is regularly instructed in product liability and group actions, where he covers diesel vehicle emissions litigation and pharmaceutical related matters.

    • James is really thorough and very brilliant.

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  • Band 3Kathleen Donnelly
    Band 3Kathleen Donnelly

    Kathleen Donnelly

    Kathleen Donnelly KC primarily represents defendants in product litigation, often working on high-profile disputes. She is particularly experienced in the automotive, aviation and energy sectors.

    • Kathleen Donnelly is well-versed in large-scale group litigation and she is able to deliver defence strategies that set her apart.

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    • Kathleen is very impressive. She is bright, robust and a clear advocate.

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  • Band 3Noel Dilworth
    Band 3Noel Dilworth

    Noel Dilworth

    Noel Dilworth is a senior junior barrister who has a wide-ranging product liability practice that straddles both claimant and defendant work. He advises on individual claims as well as significant group actions, with experience pertaining to allegedly defective automotive, pharmaceutical and household goods. He is also sought after to represent clients in inquests.

    • Noel Dilworth is diligent and detailed in his approach.

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    • Noel has a very calm, reassuring manner.

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  • Band 3Ognjen Miletic
    Band 3Ognjen Miletic

    Ognjen Miletic

    Ognjen Miletic is a talented junior who is recognised for his work in high-profile products disputes. He has notable experience acting for manufacturer defendants in the automobile industry.

    • Ognjen Miletic is a real specialist. He is very capable on his feet. His advocacy is persuasive.

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    • He is a standout junior who is incredibly hard-working, very bright, and sees the wood for the trees.

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  • Band 3Rachel Tandy
    Band 3Rachel Tandy

    Rachel Tandy

    Rachel Tandy acts for both claimants and defendants in product liability disputes. She is well regarded for her work on group actions in the automotive sector.

    • Rachel Tandy is incredibly diligent and hard-working. She puts it all into the case, is very committed and thorough, and commercially minded.

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  • New SilksJames Purnell
    New SilksJames Purnell

    James Purnell

    James Purnell is a highly regarded junior who is frequently involved in high-profile group actions involving medical devices, including metal-on-metal hip implants and gynaecological meshes. His broad product liability practice also encompasses claims relating to electrical devices and motor vehicles. He is particularly adept at defending manufacturers against allegations involving defective products.

    • James is very good and knows his stuff inside-out. He is incredibly hard-working, and he turns things around quickly.

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    • James is very likeable and commercial. He understands the clients' needs.

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    • James Purnell is very good at providing very complex technical advice in an uncomplicated manner.

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