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Geraint Webb KC KC
Work Department
Group actions/class actions, product liability, property damage, environmental law, commercial dispute resolution, negligence, sale of goods, public inquiries and inquests, insurance, arbitration.
Position
Barrister (silk 2013) specialising in commercial and common law with an emphasis on group actions/class actions and multi-party litigation, cross-border and jurisdictional litigation, product liability/product safety and product recall, life sciences (pharmaceutical/medical device) claims, environmental and major property damage claims, industrial disease claims, sale of goods, negligence, inquests and public inquiries, insurance, international arbitration. Geraint has acted in many of the most high-profile group action claims of the last 20 years, typically instructed on behalf of defendants. His life sciences product liability claims include the Hormone Pregnancy Test litigation, PIP breast implant litigation, metal-on-metal hip implant litigation, Acomplia litigation, Avandia litigation, Foetal Anti-consultant litigation. He has acted in numerous group action claims concerning personal injury claims, environmental claims and human rights claims arising in various jurisdictions, including oil spill and extractive industry claims. Geraint has considerable experience of cross-border and jurisdiction disputes, including parent company/overseas subsidiary claims. He has acted in a wide range of commercial and property damage claims concerning factory/industrial explosions, fires, plant and pipeline failures in the petrochemical industry, power-generation industry and construction industry. Food/drink contamination claims include the Benzene Litigation, Para Red, Sudan 1. He has acted in international arbitrations, including insurance coverage disputes, under ICC, UNCITRAL, LCIA etc. Deputy High Court Judge (2019). Further details: www.hendersonchambers.co.uk.
Career
Called 1995. Silk 2013. Princess Royal Scholar. CEDR accredited mediator. Contributor to Product Liability and Safety Encyclopaedia (Butterworths).
Memberships
COMBAR, LCCLBA, PIBA.
Education
Christ Church, Oxford University (First Class Hons).
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Product liability
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 1Geraint Webb KC – Henderson Chambers ‘Very bright, tenacious, strategic, commercial and stellar on his feet. He always puts clients at the front of his mind and finds creative solutions. Add to that a charming easy manner and it is clear why he has such a great reputation.’
Henderson Chambers is lauded for vast experience across the full spectrum of product liability claims, with members frequently acting in high-profile cases such as proceedings arising from the Grenfell Tower tragedy and the “Dieselgate” litigation. With his practice extending to commercial and insurance-related work, Charles Gibson KC is well-known for his expertise in pharmaceutical matters. Recent noteworthy instructions of the team include Prashant Popat KC leading James Williams in VC v AstraZeneca regarding claims of injuries and death caused by its Covid-19 vaccine, Geraint Webb‘s instruction for Qatar Airways regarding a £2bn commercial claim against Airbus in relation to alleged design defects in Airbus’ A350 aircraft.
London Bar > Group litigation
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 1A pre-eminent set for group litigation, Henderson Chambers is equipped to advise on a variety of claims, including those related to product liability, environmental law, and human rights abuse. With numerous members – including Charles Gibson KC, Oliver Campbell KC, and Geraint Webb KC – continuing to act in a variety of emissions-related proceedings, the set is also lauded for providing clients with noteworthy knowledge of commercial funding and mass settlement mechanisms. Prashant Popat KC is instructed for AstraZeneca regarding claims issued by people claiming injuries and death caused by the company’s Covid-19 vaccine. Adam Heppinstall KC acts in a modern slavery group action against Tesco in relation to garment manufacturing in Thailand. Ognjen Miletic‘s busy workload extends to representing the claimant group that alleges deceit, unlawful means conspiracy and negligence regarding a property development scheme for leasehold properties intended to be sub-let for use as holiday and student accommodation.
London Bar > Insurance and reinsurance
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 4Geraint Webb KC –Henderson Chambers ‘Incredibly intelligent and immerses himself in the detail, strategic and excellent manner.’
London Bar > Professional negligence
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 3London Bar > Inquests and inquiries
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 4Geraint Webb KC – Henderson Chambers ‘He is extremely intelligent, has the ability to cut straight to the issues even in complex technical claims, and is well-liked by clients.’
London Bar > Commercial litigation
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 5Geraint Webb KC –Henderson Chambers ‘He is forensically and frighteningly clever, highly analytical and extraordinarily strategic – which, given that the claims he often is instructed on are novel and very high value, is critical. He is an excellent advocate – calm and authoritative, and his natural gravitas always gives his arguments real persuasive force.’