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Leigh Day, a firm ‘at the forefront of promoting product liability claims in the UK, particularly group actions‘, has a strong track record in the realm of product safety and consumer law, covering cases related to pharmaceuticals, medical devices, consumer goods, bicycles and sporting equipment, among others. Michelle Victor, who is head of the firm’s food safety team, has experience of representing clients in multi-party claims and in high-profile inquests. Strong litigators Jill Paterson and Thomas Jervis , who excels in handling fatal product liability cases, are described as ‘excellent in claims involving regulatory challenges’. Tina Patel is instrumental in the group’s work on medical device claims, and the team was further bolstered by the return of Sarah Moore from Hausfeld & Co LLP in January 2024. Martyn Day remains a high-profile figure in this field.

Sally Moore and Daniel Easton co-head the personal injury practice at Leigh Day, fielding a ‘thorough understanding of the law’ in some of the sector’s most complex claims. A broadly specialised team, Moore’s focus on claims stemming from brain and spinal injuries, amputations and traffic collisions complements Easton’s industrial disease, mesothelioma and asbestos claims expertise. A frequent adviser in multijurisdictional cases, Martyn Day regularly covers group claims and workplace liability cases. Sapna Malik is a key figure for personal injury litigation pertaining to human rights law and public liability. Environmental, human rights and international personal injury law are also areas of expertise for Richard Meeran, the current head of the international department. Laura Murphy is a port of call for brain injury litigation, along with fatal and traffic collision claims. Noted for her ‘energy and determination’ Harminder Bains is the head of the team’s industrial disease and asbestos department, and oversees some of the most consequential asbestos litigation in the sector, including in the Supreme Court.