Henderson Chambers is recognised as one of the pre-eminent sets in product liability claims and multi-party litigation. The chamber is experienced in leading unitary claims and group actions for injuries and losses caused by defective products such as PIP breast implants and metal on metal hips. Charles Gibson KC acts on major pharmaceutical cases, while Prashant Popat KC, Geraint Webb KC, Oliver Campbell KC and Malcolm Sheehan KC are other silks in chambers who are notable in group actions in this space.
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Henderson Chambers
Testimonials
‘Great set with huge number of experts in this area.’
‘They are the leading product liability set and get involved in all the big pharmaceutical and group action cases.’
‘The set is an excellent set for product liability and health and safety matters. A number of the Counsel in the set are at the top of their field.’
‘Probably the leading set on the defendant side for product liability.’
‘Henderson Chambers is known as a top set for health and safety/inquests.’
‘I cannot rate Henderson highly enough for product liability. They are the go-to set and have enormous breadth of experience in this field. I have worked alongside several counsel there and they have all been, without exception, very astute lawyers and extremely hard-working to ensure excellent results for their clients.’
‘Henderson is the dominant set in the group litigation space and well known for product liability claims.’
Work highlights
2 Temple Gardens
2 Temple Gardens is experienced in all aspects of product liability from global manufacturing and distribution, complex supply chains to contractual liability and insurance coverage. Members such as Charles Dougherty KC and Jack Harris are well-versed in clinical negligence and personal injury cases in relation to medical devices and pharmaceutical claims. Neil Moody KC is well-known for dealing with claims arising out of fires and flood damage. Isabel Barter has moved to 4 New Square Chambers.
Testimonials
‘Great clerks room – also good at dealing with situations where multiple parties are represented by multiple counsel in chambers.’
‘The clerks provide an excellent service. They are courteous and respond to enquiries with alacrity.’
‘2TG are an excellent set. The clerks are very responsive and usually have a good choice of counsel available.’
‘2TG are a heavyweight set in this area and strength from top to bottom.’
‘2TG has great strength and depth in product liability.’
‘Great set – very commercially minded, great value barristers.’
‘2 Temple Gardens has considerable strength in the field of product defect work.’
Work highlights
7BR
7BR is well-versed in product liability group actions, and members of the set are regularly instructed on a range of consumer goods cases. Simeon Maskrey KC is an experienced practitioner who has appeared in the High Court, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court and European Court of Justice. Hugh Preston KC was involved in a claim relating to the Pinnacle metal hip implant group litigation, while Adam Korn is currently defending a claim brought by DHSC for PPE supplied during the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition, Jonathan Bertram is involved in ongoing vaginal mesh litigation.
Work highlights
Crown Office Chambers
Crown Office Chambers is recognised for its expertise in product liability disputes across a range of different sectors including construction, insurance, pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Alexander Antelme KC is sought after by manufacturers and claimants for cases involving medical products and pharmaceuticals. David Myhill was instructed in litigation relating to vehicle emissions, while Harry Lambert has a track record including the Pinnacle metal-on-metal hip litigation as well as the Seroxat case.
Testimonials
‘Clerking is excellent throughout, and Head Clerk Andy Flanagan is outstanding.’
‘Very responsive and helpful.’
‘Quality in depth.’
‘Excellent all round.’
Work highlights
4 New Square Chambers
4 New Square Chambers offers product liability experience across consumer, commercial and regulatory matters in both group action and individual cases. David Turner KC is particularly well-versed in claims pertaining to fires, acting for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea on the Grenfell tower fire litigation. Matthew Bradley KC acts for claimants against a variety of different manufacturers of medical devices for alleged defects. Isabel Barter has joined from 2 Temple Gardens.
Testimonials
‘Very good, amazing clerks, great breath of expertise.’
Fountain Court Chambers
Barristers at Fountain Court Chambers are well-versed in dealing with issues such as the incorporation of contract terms, exclusion clauses, conflicts of laws and defects under the Sale of Goods Act. Leigh-Ann Mulcahy KC is acting for the Department of Health and Social Care in group litigation arising out of the use of hormonal pregnancy tests. Akhil Shah KC has a specialism in the aviation sector and deals with aircraft design cases concerning manufacturing defects.
Work highlights
Outer Temple Chambers
Outer Temple Chambers covers a wide spectrum of product liability work, acting for claimants and insurers in injury-related work in addition to directors in commercial claims. Gerard McDermott KC represents victims in the Grenfell tower fire in respect of cladding issues, while Nathan Tavares KC is representing claimants who suffered serious psychiatric effects after taking melfloquine prescribed by the MoD.
Testimonials
‘Always very helpful and accommodating where possible.’
Serjeants' Inn Chambers
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers has product liability expertise with particular experience in cases concerning defective medical devices and pharmaceuticals. Heidi Knight is well-versed in cases involving defective vehicle brakes, fireworks and other household goods while Eloise Power has a notable record in matters such as trans-vaginal mesh and defective intra-ocular lens litigation.
Testimonials
‘Breadth of experienced counsel is good as are training modules offered by Chambers.’
‘One of the leading clinical negligence and product liability sets.’
‘The clerks are professional and friendly and happy to assist when they can.’
‘Excellent service across the board.’
Work highlights
Henderson Chambers
Testimonials
‘Great set with huge number of experts in this area.’
‘They are the leading product liability set and get involved in all the big pharmaceutical and group action cases.’
‘The set is an excellent set for product liability and health and safety matters. A number of the Counsel in the set are at the top of their field.’
‘Probably the leading set on the defendant side for product liability.’
‘Henderson Chambers is known as a top set for health and safety/inquests.’
‘I cannot rate Henderson highly enough for product liability. They are the go-to set and have enormous breadth of experience in this field. I have worked alongside several counsel there and they have all been, without exception, very astute lawyers and extremely hard-working to ensure excellent results for their clients.’
‘Henderson is the dominant set in the group litigation space and well known for product liability claims.’
Work highlights
2 Temple Gardens
2 Temple Gardens is experienced in all aspects of product liability from global manufacturing and distribution, complex supply chains to contractual liability and insurance coverage. Members such as Charles Dougherty KC and Jack Harris are well-versed in clinical negligence and personal injury cases in relation to medical devices and pharmaceutical claims. Neil Moody KC is well-known for dealing with claims arising out of fires and flood damage. Isabel Barter has moved to 4 New Square Chambers.
Testimonials
‘Great clerks room – also good at dealing with situations where multiple parties are represented by multiple counsel in chambers.’
‘The clerks provide an excellent service. They are courteous and respond to enquiries with alacrity.’
‘2TG are an excellent set. The clerks are very responsive and usually have a good choice of counsel available.’
‘2TG are a heavyweight set in this area and strength from top to bottom.’
‘2TG has great strength and depth in product liability.’
‘Great set – very commercially minded, great value barristers.’
‘2 Temple Gardens has considerable strength in the field of product defect work.’
Work highlights
7BR
7BR is well-versed in product liability group actions, and members of the set are regularly instructed on a range of consumer goods cases. Simeon Maskrey KC is an experienced practitioner who has appeared in the High Court, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court and European Court of Justice. Hugh Preston KC was involved in a claim relating to the Pinnacle metal hip implant group litigation, while Adam Korn is currently defending a claim brought by DHSC for PPE supplied during the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition, Jonathan Bertram is involved in ongoing vaginal mesh litigation.
Work highlights
Crown Office Chambers
Crown Office Chambers is recognised for its expertise in product liability disputes across a range of different sectors including construction, insurance, pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Alexander Antelme KC is sought after by manufacturers and claimants for cases involving medical products and pharmaceuticals. David Myhill was instructed in litigation relating to vehicle emissions, while Harry Lambert has a track record including the Pinnacle metal-on-metal hip litigation as well as the Seroxat case.
Testimonials
‘Clerking is excellent throughout, and Head Clerk Andy Flanagan is outstanding.’
‘Very responsive and helpful.’
‘Quality in depth.’
‘Excellent all round.’
Work highlights
4 New Square Chambers
4 New Square Chambers offers product liability experience across consumer, commercial and regulatory matters in both group action and individual cases. David Turner KC is particularly well-versed in claims pertaining to fires, acting for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea on the Grenfell tower fire litigation. Matthew Bradley KC acts for claimants against a variety of different manufacturers of medical devices for alleged defects. Isabel Barter has joined from 2 Temple Gardens.
Testimonials
‘Very good, amazing clerks, great breath of expertise.’
Fountain Court Chambers
Barristers at Fountain Court Chambers are well-versed in dealing with issues such as the incorporation of contract terms, exclusion clauses, conflicts of laws and defects under the Sale of Goods Act. Leigh-Ann Mulcahy KC is acting for the Department of Health and Social Care in group litigation arising out of the use of hormonal pregnancy tests. Akhil Shah KC has a specialism in the aviation sector and deals with aircraft design cases concerning manufacturing defects.
Work highlights
Outer Temple Chambers
Outer Temple Chambers covers a wide spectrum of product liability work, acting for claimants and insurers in injury-related work in addition to directors in commercial claims. Gerard McDermott KC represents victims in the Grenfell tower fire in respect of cladding issues, while Nathan Tavares KC is representing claimants who suffered serious psychiatric effects after taking melfloquine prescribed by the MoD.
Testimonials
‘Always very helpful and accommodating where possible.’
Serjeants' Inn Chambers
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers has product liability expertise with particular experience in cases concerning defective medical devices and pharmaceuticals. Heidi Knight is well-versed in cases involving defective vehicle brakes, fireworks and other household goods while Eloise Power has a notable record in matters such as trans-vaginal mesh and defective intra-ocular lens litigation.
Testimonials
‘Breadth of experienced counsel is good as are training modules offered by Chambers.’
‘One of the leading clinical negligence and product liability sets.’
‘The clerks are professional and friendly and happy to assist when they can.’
‘Excellent service across the board.’