Leigh Day, Product Liability: Mainly Claimant | Chambers UK Profile

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About

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The product safety and consumer law team has been involved in historic cases including Thalidomide and Contaminated Blood Transfusion litigation; and also cutting edge legal battles that have made new law.

They have particular expertise in large scale group litigation and high profile inquests. They represent individuals injured, killed or affected by products including electrical appliances, vehicles, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food products, toys, financial services, and in clinical trials.

In 2019 the team acted for the family of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse who died following an allergic reaction. This high-profile case led to a change in the law on ingredient labelling which is now known as “Natasha’s Law”.

They have a specialist practice in fire and explosion cases including acting for the consumer group Which? in a public law action linked to the government’s approach to Whirlpool tumble dryers and a group action brought by the residents affected by the Shepherd’s Bush Tower Block Fire

The team are currently acting as the joint-lead lawyers, in the emissions defeat device group litigation against Volkswagen in the UK believed to be the largest group action in this jurisdiction and are also taking action against Mercedes.

The team is also currently working with families affected by Foetal Valproate Syndrome in relation to the ongoing Independent Medicines and Medical Device Safety Review, chaired by Baroness Cumberlege.

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What the Team is Known For

Leigh Day has a deep bench of claimant lawyers handling significant product liability work, including major multiparty and cross-jurisdictional litigation. The firm is equipped to handle a wide range of product-related matters, from litigation arising from faulty medical devices and consumer goods to claims regarding injuries suffered as a result of clinical trials for pharmaceutical products. Equally, the team is adept at representing large groups of claimants, including families in defective product inquests, as well as individuals pursuing high-value claims. The firm is increasingly sought out for representation in proceedings and inquests involving food products.

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Work Highlights

Leigh Day continued to act for hundreds of patients who were infected with the hepatitis C virus after receiving contaminated blood or blood products from the NHS in the 1970s to 1990s and are bringing claims against the Secretary of State for Health, NHS Resolution and NHS Wales, and Welsh Ministers.

Strengths

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From partner level down to paralegal, the firm's lawyers are all highly capable and have great sector knowledge, complemented by significant experience. They are very responsive and communicative.

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Leigh Day is an amazing legal team to work with. They are attentive to details, supportive throughout the legal process and very helpful.

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Leigh Day have a real human touch in addition to their expert legal counsel. The team take the time to put clients at ease, but back this up with a highly robust legal framework.

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Leigh Day show extraordinary commitment to my interests as a client by taking care of every single aspect of my claim. The team are excellent at promptly and accurately responding to my queries.

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The team are absolutely dedicated to helping claimants and are not afraid to take on difficult cases. The level of legal knowledge and commitment is a cut above.

Product Liability: Mainly Claimant respondent
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From partner level down to paralegal, the firm's lawyers are all highly capable and have great sector knowledge, complemented by significant experience. They are very responsive and communicative.

Product Liability: Mainly Claimant respondent
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Leigh Day is an amazing legal team to work with. They are attentive to details, supportive throughout the legal process and very helpful.

Product Liability: Mainly Claimant respondent
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Leigh Day have a real human touch in addition to their expert legal counsel. The team take the time to put clients at ease, but back this up with a highly robust legal framework.

Product Liability: Mainly Claimant respondent
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Leigh Day show extraordinary commitment to my interests as a client by taking care of every single aspect of my claim. The team are excellent at promptly and accurately responding to my queries.

Product Liability: Mainly Claimant respondent
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The team are absolutely dedicated to helping claimants and are not afraid to take on difficult cases. The level of legal knowledge and commitment is a cut above.

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Notable Practitioners

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Jill Paterson

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Jill Paterson has a multifaceted product liability practice that incorporates the representation of claimants in proceedings involving an impressive scope of products. She brings skill and expertise to claims and inquests involving food and drink, consumer goods and medical products.

Jill's passion and dedication to her clients is unsurpassed, but matched in equal measure by intelligence and a practical and commercial approach to her caseload.

Jill is a brilliant, leading light in product liability who fights hard for her clients.

Jill Paterson is extremely knowledgeable about her subject area, while combining this with a deep compassion for affected families.

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Michelle Victor

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Michelle Victor is adept at handling substantial group claims involving defective medical devices and consumer products. She offers considerable expertise in matters relating to food safety, including advising on inquests and legislative change.

Michelle expertly navigates sensitive cases and has been a real support to explain what is going on behind the scenes. She is proactive and very hands-on as a partner.

Michelle is a very experienced and able partner who manages an excellent team.

Michelle Victor provides excellent guidance and strategy.

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Sarah Moore

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Sarah Moore is well equipped to handle claims relating to defective medical products, including breast implants and vaccines.

Sarah is totally committed and tirelessly campaigns for clients. She leaves no stone unturned.

Sarah is very thorough, and what marks her out is that she does a lot of detailed thinking before the case. She's very dedicated and focused on getting a result for the clients.

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Gene Matthews

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Gene Matthews concentrates his practice on the pursuit of claims arising out of medical devices and pharmaceuticals, with considerable experience handling claims involving clinical trials. He has further experience handling claims relating to automobiles.

We really respect and trust Gene's approach.

Gene is very experienced and runs a serious team that is relentless in its approach. He is very well organised.

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Thomas Jervis

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Thomas Jervis offers clients wide-ranging expertise in product liability matters involving medical devices and white and consumer goods. He has further notable experience in advising on significant food and drink matters.

Thomas is very good at putting clients first and works doggedly on behalf of them. He is an excellent lawyer who really understands the product liability world, to the benefit of his clients.

Thomas knows everything there is to know about product liability and has a good instinct for a case's strengths and weaknesses. He is especially good at dealing with clients in stressful situations.

Thomas Jervis is an outstanding lawyer. He fights hard for his client, isn't afraid of the difficult cases and is vastly intelligent and personable.

Tom is excellent all round. He has a great knowledge of the law, the industry and competitors.

Philippa Wheeler

Associates to watch

Philippa Wheeler is a talented associate offering her clients experienced representation in product liability and consumer law matters. She primarily assists individual claimants and has brought claims against well-known online retailers.

Philippa is attentive, caring and supportive. At the same time, she is very thorough and professional. I could not ask for more from her.

Philippa is a brilliant up-and-coming lawyer. She is a delight to work with, thoughtful and a great asset to any team.

Philippa takes on her role with great thoroughness and empathy.

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Gene Matthews

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Philippa Wheeler

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Michelle Victor

Philippa Wheeler