Henderson Chambers is very highly regarded in the field of product liability, with a strong team of specialists encompassing both silks and juniors. Members of the set have been involved in the most high profile and complex group litigations in the sector, including the Seroxat litigation, which was led on behalf of GlaxoSmithKline by Charles Gibson KC, leading variously Malcolm Sheehan KC, Adam Heppinstall KC, James Williams and Andrew Kinnier KC. Other names in the chambers have also played major roles in the litigation arising from the ‘Dieselgate’ emissions scandal, including Prashant Popat KC, Geraint Webb KC and Oliver Campbell KC, who are all acting for Volkswagen AG and other companies.
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London BarHenderson Chambers
Testimonials
Set
‘Unparalleled strength in depth in product liability defence work’
‘The best products chambers by a distance. A production line of top silks, year after year.’
‘Hendersons is an excellent set and our “go to” Chambers for Product Liability. I always enjoy working with Henderson Chambers. Not only do they have excellent barristers, but the clerks are also great to work with.’
‘The depth of experience at this set is exceptional’
‘Henderson remains a go to set of chambers for us as product liability specialists. The number and quality of their case summaries is also excellent and appreciated.’
Clerking
‘Impressive and make a conscious effort to build relationships with their instructing solicitors.’
‘The best clerks room in the City.’
2 Temple Gardens
2 Temple Gardens has broad roster capable of representing both claimant and defendant. Members of the chambers have experience across all aspects of product with a particular expertise in handling mass tort claims, generally in relation to medical equipment and pharmaceuticals. Charles Dougherty KC and Isabel Barter successfully acted for Beko in Beko v Wilson, a case stemming from a major residential fire said to be caused by a defective fridge-freezer. Neil Moody KC and Jack Harris successfully defended One Shot Products in Ayannuga v One Shot Products Ltd, a matter relating to an allegedly defective drain cleaner in an incident which left one man dead and another in a permanent vegetative state.
Testimonials
Set
‘Great set with specialist expertise in this area. They offer great webinars.’
‘First class service, excellent intelligent and approachable counsel. Absolute go-to for complex cases.’
Clerking
‘The clerks team is dedicated and very responsive.’
‘Highly professional and responsive at all times. Particularly Matt Moylan and Lee Tyler.’
7BR
7BR contains a considerable number of barristers who are highly experienced in the field of product liability, especially in regards to defective medical devices and household consumer products. Hugh Preston KC, Adam Korn and Jonathan Bertram are all heavily involved in the high profile vaginal mesh litigation, representing claimants in the group action. Meanwhile, Simeon Maskrey KC has been working with Caroline Lody on multi-jurisdictional litigation concerning defective breast implants produced by French manufacturer Poly Implant Prothèse.
Testimonials
Set
‘7 Bedford Row is one go-to for complex product liability & clinical negligence work. They have a very efficient clerking team and an excellent choice of counsel. They are able to provide last-minute cover for urgent hearings and have never let my firm down.’
‘Good counsel availability at short notice. Range of experience in terms of year of call. ‘
Clerking
‘The civil clerks are extremely organised, efficient and reliable. We have established a good professional relationship with Mark Waterson, who is brilliant.’
‘All of the clerks are very efficient.’
Crown Office Chambers
The highly experienced practitioners at Crown Office Chambers possess an expertise in representing defendants in high profile pharmaceutical and medical device cases, as well as disputes arising from fire, floods and explosions. Alexander Antelme KC, Richard Sage and David Myhill have been instructed on a cross-border case involving metal-on-metal hip replacements. Harry Lambert is involved in the Seroxat litigation and James Medd handles a number of claims emerging from fires and faulty mechanical products.
Testimonials
Set
‘Very professional. Very well managed’
‘A strong set able to pull together a team of barristers that works well together ‘
Clerking
‘Very helpful service, proactive and accurate’
‘The clerks are always prompt, attentive and helpful. Matthew Solari is particularly good.’
4 New Square
4 New Square‘s members work on either side of both individual cases and group actions in this space. The set offers a depth of expertise in consumer, commercial and regulatory product liability work. Graham Eklund KC and David Turner KC are both involved with a number of products alleged to cause fires and newly-appointed silk Matthew Bradley KC has taken on a number of group actions relating to allegedly defective medical devices. Expertise in this area crosses over with the set’s strong costs team.
Testimonials
Set
‘The set has strength in depth. I have worked with a number of their costs counsel, all of whom are excellent. Litigation funding and costs feature heavily in the group litigation work that we do ‘
Clerking
‘The service is good in that we always receive timely responses to our emails regarding counsel availability’
Fountain Court Chambers
Fountain Court Chambers has a wide range of expertise across different levels of seniority. In particular, the set has experience with large pharmaceuticals, consumer product group actions and complex claims in the insurance and aviation sectors; the latter is an area of focus for Akhil Shah KC. Leigh-Ann Mulcahy KC is regularly instructed by the government and has a wide range of advocacy and appeal experience.
Serjeants' Inn Chambers
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers is highly active in cases where someone is injured by allegedly defective medical devices or pharmaceutical products. Heidi Knight has extensive experience in class actions involving medical devices, being the lead junior in a number of high profile cases. Eloise Power is an experienced medical barrister, representing the claimants in the Oculentis litigation.
Testimonials
Set
‘Very strong set. Quality counsel on every level.’
‘Excellent for clinical negligence and product liability. Several leading silks and excellent juniors.’
‘A strong set with expertise in a number of areas – nearly always able to provide suitable counsel even at short notice.’
Clerking
‘Well organised and responsive clerk’s room.’
‘The clerks are really helpful and patient. they will always help.’
‘Consistently good service, with prompt and helpful responses from the clerks.’
Henderson Chambers
Testimonials
Set
‘Unparalleled strength in depth in product liability defence work’
‘The best products chambers by a distance. A production line of top silks, year after year.’
‘Hendersons is an excellent set and our “go to” Chambers for Product Liability. I always enjoy working with Henderson Chambers. Not only do they have excellent barristers, but the clerks are also great to work with.’
‘The depth of experience at this set is exceptional’
‘Henderson remains a go to set of chambers for us as product liability specialists. The number and quality of their case summaries is also excellent and appreciated.’
Clerking
‘Impressive and make a conscious effort to build relationships with their instructing solicitors.’
‘The best clerks room in the City.’
2 Temple Gardens
2 Temple Gardens has broad roster capable of representing both claimant and defendant. Members of the chambers have experience across all aspects of product with a particular expertise in handling mass tort claims, generally in relation to medical equipment and pharmaceuticals. Charles Dougherty KC and Isabel Barter successfully acted for Beko in Beko v Wilson, a case stemming from a major residential fire said to be caused by a defective fridge-freezer. Neil Moody KC and Jack Harris successfully defended One Shot Products in Ayannuga v One Shot Products Ltd, a matter relating to an allegedly defective drain cleaner in an incident which left one man dead and another in a permanent vegetative state.
Testimonials
Set
‘Great set with specialist expertise in this area. They offer great webinars.’
‘First class service, excellent intelligent and approachable counsel. Absolute go-to for complex cases.’
Clerking
‘The clerks team is dedicated and very responsive.’
‘Highly professional and responsive at all times. Particularly Matt Moylan and Lee Tyler.’
7BR
7BR contains a considerable number of barristers who are highly experienced in the field of product liability, especially in regards to defective medical devices and household consumer products. Hugh Preston KC, Adam Korn and Jonathan Bertram are all heavily involved in the high profile vaginal mesh litigation, representing claimants in the group action. Meanwhile, Simeon Maskrey KC has been working with Caroline Lody on multi-jurisdictional litigation concerning defective breast implants produced by French manufacturer Poly Implant Prothèse.
Testimonials
Set
‘7 Bedford Row is one go-to for complex product liability & clinical negligence work. They have a very efficient clerking team and an excellent choice of counsel. They are able to provide last-minute cover for urgent hearings and have never let my firm down.’
‘Good counsel availability at short notice. Range of experience in terms of year of call. ‘
Clerking
‘The civil clerks are extremely organised, efficient and reliable. We have established a good professional relationship with Mark Waterson, who is brilliant.’
‘All of the clerks are very efficient.’
Crown Office Chambers
The highly experienced practitioners at Crown Office Chambers possess an expertise in representing defendants in high profile pharmaceutical and medical device cases, as well as disputes arising from fire, floods and explosions. Alexander Antelme KC, Richard Sage and David Myhill have been instructed on a cross-border case involving metal-on-metal hip replacements. Harry Lambert is involved in the Seroxat litigation and James Medd handles a number of claims emerging from fires and faulty mechanical products.
Testimonials
Set
‘Very professional. Very well managed’
‘A strong set able to pull together a team of barristers that works well together ‘
Clerking
‘Very helpful service, proactive and accurate’
‘The clerks are always prompt, attentive and helpful. Matthew Solari is particularly good.’
4 New Square
4 New Square‘s members work on either side of both individual cases and group actions in this space. The set offers a depth of expertise in consumer, commercial and regulatory product liability work. Graham Eklund KC and David Turner KC are both involved with a number of products alleged to cause fires and newly-appointed silk Matthew Bradley KC has taken on a number of group actions relating to allegedly defective medical devices. Expertise in this area crosses over with the set’s strong costs team.
Testimonials
Set
‘The set has strength in depth. I have worked with a number of their costs counsel, all of whom are excellent. Litigation funding and costs feature heavily in the group litigation work that we do ‘
Clerking
‘The service is good in that we always receive timely responses to our emails regarding counsel availability’
Fountain Court Chambers
Fountain Court Chambers has a wide range of expertise across different levels of seniority. In particular, the set has experience with large pharmaceuticals, consumer product group actions and complex claims in the insurance and aviation sectors; the latter is an area of focus for Akhil Shah KC. Leigh-Ann Mulcahy KC is regularly instructed by the government and has a wide range of advocacy and appeal experience.
Serjeants' Inn Chambers
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers is highly active in cases where someone is injured by allegedly defective medical devices or pharmaceutical products. Heidi Knight has extensive experience in class actions involving medical devices, being the lead junior in a number of high profile cases. Eloise Power is an experienced medical barrister, representing the claimants in the Oculentis litigation.
Testimonials
Set
‘Very strong set. Quality counsel on every level.’
‘Excellent for clinical negligence and product liability. Several leading silks and excellent juniors.’
‘A strong set with expertise in a number of areas – nearly always able to provide suitable counsel even at short notice.’
Clerking
‘Well organised and responsive clerk’s room.’
‘The clerks are really helpful and patient. they will always help.’
‘Consistently good service, with prompt and helpful responses from the clerks.’