Hugh Preston KC
Always has the ear of the court. Knows how to pitch his arguments in a way that always comes across as measured and reasonable.
7BR's product liability team has a solid track record in handling claims concerning medical devices, pharmaceuticals and consumer products. Hugh Preston KC is well-versed in appearing for claimants in high-profile group action cases. Simeon Maskrey KC continues to lead the advice in relation to an ongoing group action claim regarding contaminated blood transfusions. Among the junior end of chambers, Jonathan Bertram is very experienced in handling prominent group litigation involving medical products.
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- A brilliant set. The best set for product liability from a claimant point of view. They have a number of excellent barristers and a great clerking team.
- 7BR Chambers as a whole has provided excellent service promptly. They have dealt efficiently with finding alternative counsel where there have been diary clashes.
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Jonathan Bertram
Jonathan is exceptionally knowledgeable in complex product liability litigation and consistently provides clear advice on difficult causation and liability issues. His strategic input is invaluable, particularly in technically challenging claims.
He is also an impressive advocate with excellent judgment and meticulous preparation.