Product Liability: Mainly Claimant | UK

Irwin Mitchell's Sheffield-based group actions and product liability department is a robust claimant practice that continues to be involved in significant group litigation, as well as individual product liability claims, both domestically and in foreign jurisdictions. Alongside renown for its key role in many well-publicised cases concerning defective medical devices and pharmaceutical products, the team is also celebrated for roles concerning carbon monoxide exposure, defective aerospace components, electrical devices and other consumer goods.

Leigh Day has a deep bench of claimant lawyers handling significant product liability work, including major multiparty and cross-jurisdictional litigation. The firm is equipped to handle a wide range of product-related matters, from litigation arising from faulty medical devices and consumer goods to claims regarding injuries suffered as a result of clinical trials for pharmaceutical products. Equally, the team is adept at representing large groups of claimants, including families in defective product inquests, as well as individuals pursuing high-value claims. The firm is increasingly sought out for representation in proceedings and inquests involving food products.

Hugh James offers expertise in cases arising from faulty medical and pharmaceutical products. It also regularly represents claimants in matters regarding consumer and household goods. The firm is just as capable when assisting individual clients as when providing robust support during complex group litigation. The team often represents international claimants.

Pogust Goodhead is known for its strength in claimant side work in high-profile international product liability matters. The team is experienced in acting on complex group action claims concerning a wide array of industries, including the automotive and life sciences sectors.