Product Liability

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.