JUNIOR PROFILE
Meghann McTague

Meghann McTague

UK Bar 2026

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Ranked in 3 practice areas

About

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Practice Areas

Meghann McTague is a highly experienced senior junior instructed in complex, multi-party disputes. Group litigation has been the focus of Meghann’s practice for several years: the subject of which claims include product liability, mass torts, and personal injury claims, in particular those involving complex psychiatric injury.

The unitary claims in which Meghann is instructed involve a range of practice areas including cross-border claims, life sciences, product liability and catastrophic/ fatal personal injury claims, in particular involving TBI.

Meghann has been instructed by the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea as junior counsel in relation to the civil claims arising out of the fire at Grenfell Tower since June 2020. Meghann has also been instructed in other high-profile group claims including: the Pan NOx Emissions Litigation, the Covid Care Homes claims and a group of claims involving allegations of modern slavery.

Meghann was appointed as a Deputy District Judge in 2019 and is a recommended junior in Chambers and Partners for Group Litigation, Travel: International Personal Injury, and Personal Injury. She is described as being “an outstanding barrister”. Meghann was shortlisted by Chambers and Partners as Personal Injury Junior of the Year in 2023/2024.

In her cross-border practice, Meghann regularly advises clients on complex jurisdictional disputes and conflict of laws and has a wealth of experience of claims involving the Package Travel Regulations 1992, the Montreal Convention and the Athens Convention.

Career

Pan NOx Emissions Litigation

Grenfell Tower Litigation

Covid Care Homes Claims

Professional Memberships

Personal Injury Bar Association

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Travel: International Personal Injury - London (Bar)

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Meghann McTague has considerable experience in illness claims, handling anything from group actions under the Package Travel Regulations to cases concerning passengers taken ill on board aircraft. She has extensive knowledge of the Montreal and Athens Conventions. She also handles RTAs and fatal accidents abroad. She regularly acts on behalf of defendants, including several foreign insurers.

Personal Injury - London (Bar)

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Meghann McTague acts primarily for defendant insurers in complex personal injury claims and is regularly instructed in cases involving catastrophic injuries or fatalities. She has considerable experience handling difficult employers' and public liability claims. She is particularly recognised for representing defendants in group action cases.

Group Litigation - All Circuits

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Meghann McTague acts in high-profile group claims and has copious expertise in actions related to personal injury and human rights.

Strengths

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  • Meghann is a fantastic barrister. She has a rare combination of excellent legal skills coupled with excellent client skills and an understanding of client needs.

    Travel: International Personal InjuryUK Bar
  • She is at the front of travel work and has been for years. She does a lot of group and individual claims, and clients love her.

    Travel: International Personal InjuryUK Bar
  • Meghann is a real star senior junior. She has a brilliant understanding of the law and is really great at the tactics of litigation.

    Travel: International Personal InjuryUK Bar
  • Meghann is a commercially aware barrister who is personable and great to work with. She is a formidable opponent.

    Personal InjuryUK Bar
  • She is excellent, a strong communicator who listens carefully and sticks up for her argument.

    Personal InjuryUK Bar
  • Meghann McTague is a standout star. Meghann is highly intelligent, always exceptionally well prepared and has an excellent manner with both her clients and opposing counsel.

    Personal InjuryUK Bar

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