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She has a formidable reputation as one of the country’s leading litigators having taken several cases successfully to the Supreme Court. The most recent being Cape Intermediate Holdings Limited v Dring [2019] UKSC38 regarding disclosure to a non-party; Dryden & Ors v Johnson Matthey Plc [2018] UKSC18 a landmark case which redefined what constitutes an injury when her clients obtained compensation for a symptomless condition; Coventry v Lawrence [2015] UKSC 50; Judicial Review where she successfully challenged enhanced court fees [CO/2097/2015]; Judicial Review preventing mesothelioma sufferers paying 25% of compensation for legal costs [2014] EWHC 3044. Her cases set precedents: Zambarda v Shipbreaking [2013] EWHC 2263; Beesley v New Century Group [2008] EWHC3033; Andreou v S. Booth Horricks & Sons Limited [2017] EWHC 174/QB. She was instructed by Dr. Robin Rudd the leading medical consultant in his claim to obtain information from an asbestos lobbyist [2019] EWHC 893 (QB). This case was listed in Inform’s blog as one of the top 10 cases. Due to Harminder’s reputation she was presented with an award as recognition for her legal work in Washington DC, USA.

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Qualified as a Legal Executive 1993; partner at Field Fisher Waterhouse 2010; partner at Leigh Day 2012.

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Harminder Bains fields extensive experience in taking catastrophic injury and asbestos-related claims to trial, including up to the Supreme Court. She frequently represents claimants from industrial backgrounds as well as teachers.

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