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Product Liability - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Marcus Pilgerstorfer KC is noted for his extensive knowledge of product liability and his impressive practice focused on representing claimants. He is instructed in individual cases as well as high-profile group actions. He offers particular strength in cases concerning defective products in the medical and pharmaceutical industries.
Strengths
Marcus is very approachable. His advocacy is very good.
Marcus Pilgerstorfer is a brilliant barrister who is conscientious and also brings the benefit of academic insight.
Marcus is incredible, very responsive, pragmatic, and solution-focused. He is an outstanding expert and very user-friendly.
Group Litigation - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
Marcus Pilgerstorfer KC is a highly regarded silk known for his wealth of experience in group actions. He has notably broad knowledge of the area, having acted for claimants and defendants in cases concerning data privacy, employment and pensions, and medical product liability.
Strengths
Marcus is a very smooth advocate in court. He never seems to get flustered. He may sit quietly but when he speaks everyone thinks, "oh yes, there is the answer".
He is very good on his feet. He's not afraid to challenge, and does so in an appropriate and thoughtful manner which commands respect.
Employment - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Marcus Pilgerstorfer KC handles a wide employment practice but is particularly known for his expertise in all types of discrimination claims. He is instructed by individuals, financial institutions, SMEs and trade unions in connection with a wide variety of issues, including holiday pay, redundancy and strike action.
Strengths
His client-handling skills and approachability, together with his ability to explain very complex law in an intelligible manner without ever appearing patronising, make him very popular with clients.
Marcus Pilgerstorfer is as sharp as a tack, a brilliant cross-examiner, and a pleasure to work with.
Marcus Pilgerstorfer builds rapport quickly and provides reasoned, helpful, and insightful advice in what can be highly pressured situations and concerning complex legal issues.