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Tim Annett

Tim Annett

UK 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

I am a Partner in the Group Actions Team, based in Sheffield, and deal with product liability claims arising from medical devices and drugs, household appliances, bicycles, and non-medical cosmetic treatments.

I also specialise in medical negligence claims, and cases arising from clinical trials including those brought pursuant to the ABPI compensation guidelines. I have a particular interest in CJD cases arising from contaminated human growth hormone and was a member of various claimants’ steering committees in the metal-on-metal hip litigation.

Although my focus is on group actions, whether through agreed ADR processes or litigation, I handle many individual product liability cases as well. I am accredited by AvMA as a Clinical Negligence specialist, and by APIL as a Fatal Accidents specialist.

I have experience of statutory inquires (public and private), including the Shipman Inquiry, and the Inquiry relating to former gynaecologist Richard Neale.

Currently, I am representing family core participants in the Thirlwall Inquiry, relating to the crimes committed by Lucy Letby.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Product Liability: Mainly Claimant - UK-wide

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Tim Annett is a popular choice for claimants seeking representation in product liability disputes and is particularly adept at claims arising out of personal injury caused by defective products, including automotive, consumer and medical products.

Group Litigation: Claimant - UK-wide

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Tim Annett offers significant experience in the representation of claimant groups in product liability and personal injury claims caused by defective products.

Strengths

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  • Tim is absolutely amazing. He is a pure tactician and he understands what product liability is about. He outwits the big guns and he knows the right places to fight.

    Product Liability: Mainly ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Tim is a good head of team but is also willing to get his hands dirty on individual cases. He is very aware of the detail in an impressive way and manages and organises lots of claimants well.

    Product Liability: Mainly ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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