With a strong background in product safety and consumer law, in addition to ‘experience of class action/multi-claimant claims, often with an international element’, Leigh Day is strong in high-value corporate scandal and consumer group actions, often publicly significant cases covering the medical devices and consumer goods, including white goods. A standout involvement is in cases shaping consumer law, such as the representation of claimants who have suffered adverse medical effects of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccination, litigation which involved government departments and in which experienced litigator Sarah Moore was instrumental. Personal injury lawyer Thomas Jervis specialises in fatal product liability cases or those involving catastrophic injuries. Sally Moore, Sapna Malik, and Gene Matthews head up the team, and Michelle Victor, who is frequently engaged in litigation stemming from metal hip implants, leading to recalls, is a standout practitioner. Elsewhere, Tina Patel departed from the firm in February 2025.
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‘Genuine leaders in product liability, with excellent knowledge of the law and in-depth understanding of how the market functions.’
- 'Thomas Jervis has stellar knowledge of product liability law and is always prepared to go the extra mile for his clients.'
- 'Philippa Wheeler is an associate to watch. She handles cases like a lawyer with many years more experience.'
‘This is such an excellent team of clever and committed lawyers. Definitely a cut above.’
‘Thomas Jervis is a smart, savvy, hugely committed lawyer. He fights so hard for his clients, is super personable, and is always well-prepared and smart.'
- 'Jill Paterson is brilliant with clients. She is vastly experienced and combines great reserves of empathy with practicality and all round cleverness. She leads her team with grace and skill. A class act.’
‘Highly respected claimant lawyers with strong experience of class action/multi-claimant claims, often with an international element.’
'Sarah Moore is a go getter and will take on massive corporates.'
'Michelle Victor's team at Leigh Day are fantastic. They are well known for having dealt with a number of high-profile cases and are a pleasure to work with.'
'Sarah Moore loves to get really immersed in a case and its detail. Very experienced in product liability matters and a regular speaker at specialist events.'
Key clients
- Diesel emissions litigation
- Astra Zeneca Covid Vaccine
- AH v Volvo
- The Bhatt Family v Hotpoint UK Appliances Ltd (Whirlpool)
- Various Clients vs. Allergan Limited
- Pacemakers – Abbott Laboratories “Assurity” and “Endurity” Devices
- Zimmer Biomet Nexgen Knee Replacements
- DB (Re Philips Sleep Apnoea Machine)
- Cochlear Implant Claim – Advanced Bionics AG
- ZB v Dexcom Inc
- Contaminated Blood
- DB Re Hernia Mesh
- Fabio Tresoldi v Amazon
- Jaguar Land Rover Diesel Particulate Filter (‘DPF’) claim
- Nazim Akhter v Third Space (Re defective gym equipment)
Work highlights
Acted in Diesel emissions group litigation relating to compensation against car manufacturers brought on behalf of over 1.2 million vehicle owners.
Acted for AstraZeneca in cases alleging that they/their loved ones suffered a rare, but potentially life-threatening blood-clotting response, triggered by the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccination.
Acted for AH in a claim for compensation for personal injuries and consequential losses arising from a road traffic incident.
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Thomas Jervis
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Practice head
Sally Moore; Sapna Malik; Gene Matthews
Other key lawyers
Sarah Moore; Martyn Day; Michelle Victor; Thomas Jervis; Philippa Wheeler; Jill Paterson