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Product Liability - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Hugh Preston KC is widely regarded as a leading claimants' barrister for product liability mandates. His prominence in the product liability sector is illustrated by his frequent instruction in landmark medical device, automotive and property damage cases.
Strengths
Hugh Preston's tactic is to be reasonable and, as a result, the court listens to him. There are no exaggerations or histrionics; he's measured and has the ear of the court.
Hugh is very creative and thinks outside the box. He is good at finding remedies you wouldn't have thought about.
Hugh Preston is creative, energetic, empathetic and gets the bigger picture. He is the consummate claimant KC.
Clinical Negligence - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Hugh Preston KC is a well-respected barrister with significant experience of handling cases of the highest value and complexity on behalf of claimants. He has a broad practice encompassing many areas such as surgical and dental cases, but has a particular interest in severe birth injury claims. He has undertaken a number of substantial group actions on behalf of claimants.
Strengths
Hugh is always calm, personable and precise. He is both macroscopic and microscopic in approach and has a very canny ability for unearthing obscure facts and tactical approaches.
Hugh is exceptionally good with clients and is able to develop a relationship with them that enables them to get through what is usually a traumatic process.
Hugh Preston KC is very measured and extremely clever.
Group Litigation - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
Hugh Preston KC of 7BR has a broad group litigation practice. He is known for his extensive activity in product liability claims.
Strengths
Hugh is the best claimant advocate out there. His tactic is to be reasonable and as a result the court listens to him - no exaggerations or histrionics, he's measured and has the ear of the court.
Hugh is very creative, good at finding remedies you wouldn't have thought about, and commercially-minded.