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Leading Silks

Alexander Antelme KCCrown Office Chambers ‘Alexander is a superstar advocate, and he has deep expertise in product liability group litigation.’
Charles Dougherty KC2 Temple Gardens ‘A stand-out barrister in the product liability field. Charles is exceptionally bright and always impresses with his knowledge of the law in this area.'
Toby Riley-Smith KCHenderson ChambersToby has an impeccable eye for detail, a calm and sensible approach to problems and an attractive advocacy style.'
Neil Moody KC2 Temple Gardens ‘Neil is a class act. He has the court’s ear and is an outstanding tactician.’
Marcus Pilgerstorfer KC11KBW ‘Marcus is an intellectual giant.’
Adam Heppinstall KC – Henderson Chambers ‘Adam is a strong advocate with sound judgement and a tough negotiator.’
Isabel Hitching KC – Crown Office Chambers ‘Isabel is technically brilliant.’
Andrew Kinnier KCHenderson Chambers ‘Andrew brings clarity to even the most challenging legal and factual issues. His advice is always clear, accessible and commercially grounded — he has a gift for distilling complex matters into practical guidance that everyone can understand.’
Daniel Shapiro KCCrown Office ChambersDaniel is exceptionally intelligent. He grasps issues quickly, gives robust advice, and is very good on strategy.’

Leading Juniors

Isabel Barter4 New Square ChambersIsabel has a brilliant way of taking complicated legal situations and turning them into concise solutions. Her knowledge of product liability law, and in particular the law surrounding jurisdiction, is vast.’
Heidi KnightSerjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘Heidi is as good a counsel on the crossover matters between product liability and clinical negligence as you can get without being a silk.’
David MyhillCrown Office Chambers ‘David remains calm under pressure and goes the extra mile to deliver on time. He quickly identifies the critical issues and the best approach to take for a successful resolution.'
Eloise PowerSerjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘Eloise combines sharp analytical thinking with sound judgement and a calm courtroom presence, making her an invaluable advocate.’
James PurnellHenderson ChambersJames is a very experienced advocate. He is highly knowledgeable and able to grasp technical issues quickly.’
Richard SageCrown Office Chambers ‘Richard is very cerebral but incredibly user-friendly, and thinks outside the box.'
Tom Fairclough  – 2 Temple Gardens ‘Tom is an exceptional barrister. His strategic ability and foresight in complex multi-party litigation is second to none.'
Anna Hughes2 Temple Gardens ‘Anna is astute and thoughtful. She engages the court, keeps a hostile judge on side and can turn difficult cases in her favour.’
Alistair Mackenzie2 Temple Gardens ‘Alistair is extremely clever and always provides very commercial and pragmatic advice.’
James MeddCrown Office Chambers ‘James is on top of the law and great with the detail, leaving no stone unturned in getting an answer to the most complex matters.’
Elizabeth Boon   – Crown Office Chambers ‘Elizabeth is highly skilled and knowledgeable. A great strategist with a sense of the bigger commercial picture underlying claims.’
Jack Harris  – 2 Temple Gardens  ‘Jack is a brilliant barrister who you really want on your side. He has phenomenal judgement.’  
Benjamin Phelps – 2 Temple Gardens ‘Benjamin is a star performer. He has the facts at his fingertips.'
Gareth Shires  – 2 Temple Gardens ‘Gareth’s advocacy style is mature and focused.’
Juliet Stevens - Crown Office Chambers 'Juliet provides incisive advice on complex issues. She is practical, commercial and measured in her approach. In court, she is well prepared.'
Carlo Taczalski  – Crown Office Chambers ‘Carlo is an excellent barrister. He’s a good strategist, and in court he is composed and methodical.’

Rising Stars

Conor Ewing  – 4 New Square Chambers ‘Conor is a future star of the product liability Bar. He has expertise beyond his year of call, great technical understanding and fantastic legal instincts.’
Mariusz Rumun – Crown Office Chambers 'Mariusz is an outstanding lawyer – extremely bright, immensely hard-working and a real pleasure to work with.'

Product liability in London Bar

Henderson Chambers


Henderson Chambers has an excellent reputation for handling the full range of product liability claims. Charles Gibson KC  is 'an undisputed heavyweight champion of the product liability arena'. Prashant Popat KC has an established track record in acting in complex, high-profile commercial product liability claims. At the junior end of chambers, James Purnell is sought after for his expertise in acting for defendants, often in multi-national cases, and brings extensive experience in handling claims involving medical products. George Mallet is instructed by the defendant in a case involving two claims concerning allegedly defective Covid-19 testing equipment.

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‚The clerking team are very friendly and helpful. Daniel Kemp stands out.‘

‚Daniel Kemp is excellent. He is very polite and dedicated to his team and their clients.‘

‚The clerks are very helpful and quick to respond to queries. ‚





2 Temple Gardens


2 Temple Gardens’ team is 'well-equipped to handle complex, multi-defendant litigation'. The group has a strong track record in advising on product liability claims in the engineering, automotive, pharmaceutical and medical devices sectors. Charles Dougherty KC is 'a go-to product liability silk' with 'an exceptionally clear style of advocacy', and Neil Moody KC 'has a charming manner and wears his knowledge and authority lightly'. Alistair Mackenzie is well versed in handling claims involving cross-border elements, and is regularly instructed by claimants and manufacturers in a range of matters. Recent noteworthy instructions of the team include Anna Hughes and Gareth Shires appearing in a group action relating to the use of an allegedly defective permanent contraceptive device.

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‚Lee Tyler is pragmatic, responsive and great to deal with.‘

‚Good clerks.  Efficient, friendly, and accommodating.‘

‚All of the clerks are extremely responsive and willing to go that extra mile to assist. Lee Tyler works hard to ensure that matters are dealt with efficiently. ‚





7BR


Well-regarded for its expertise in the medical devices, pharmaceutical, manufacturing and automotive sectors, 7BR's team excels in handling a wide spectrum of product liability claims. Hugh Preston KC is 'an excellent and reasonable advocate who is knowledgeable about product liability law'. Simeon Maskrey KC is advising on a group action claim regarding contaminated blood transfusions, and Jonathan Bertram is representing claimants in group litigation concerning claims being pursued against the suppliers of Oculentis lenses.

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‚Albie Barton is a joy to work with.‘

‚7BR’s clerking team are responsive and work hard to ensure everything is covered.‘

‚Excellent service.‘





Crown Office Chambers


Viewed as ‘a go to set for product liability‘, Crown Office Chambers‘ members continue to handle a wide range of complex, high-profile matters. Notably, Alexander Antelme KC is acting for Renault and associated companies in the ongoing “Dieselgate” litigation, in which Richard Sage and David Myhill have prominent roles. In a separate matter, Antelme KC and Elizabeth Boon are acting as counsel to Kenvue concerning a proposed group action, arising from allegations that talcum powder caused cancer in the claimants. Daniel Shapiro KC successfully defended Daimler Buses against a product liability claim, brought by Dublin Coach, that the Euro 6 compliant diesel exhaust systems in Mercedes Tourismo coaches were defective and caught fire.

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‚Joe Shepherd stands out for his client care and exemplary service.‘

‚The clerks at Crown Office are fantastic. They are helpful and available at all times.‘

‚The clerks‘ room is excellent.‘





4 New Square Chambers


4 New Square Chambers‘ capabilities include expertise in the pharmaceuticals, medical devices, consumer goods and manufacturing sectors. David Turner KC leads a team handling claims arising from the Grenfell Tower fire brought against the manufacturer of a fridge-freezer and the manufacturer of the flammable cladding panels and its parent company. Isabel Barter continues to act as lead junior in the Grenfell Tower litigation, while Conor Ewing is representing the manufacturer in a group action concerning the use of a permanent contraceptive device, which allegedly caused adverse effects in over 200 women.

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‚Bobby Thompson is helpful and polite.‘

‚Efficient clerking.‘

‚4 New Square is up and coming in the product liability scene.‘





Fountain Court Chambers


Fountain Court Chambers has extensive experience in handling product liability claims in the pharmaceutical, consumer, aviation, automotive and insurance sectors. Leigh-Ann Mulcahy KC continues to act for the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea in claims arising from the Grenfell Tower Fire, as well as advising on ongoing emissions litigation for three prominent automotive brands. Akhil Shah KC is sought after for his expertise in handling technically complex product liability claims.





Outer Temple Chambers


The team at Outer Temple Chambers has a solid track record in handling injury-related product liability litigation for both insurers and claimants, and routinely assists corporate clients with commercial claims. Nathan Tavares KC is acting for the claimant in an ongoing case concerning a bicycle which split in two on a grass slope, resulting in the claimant becoming paralysed with a spinal cord injury. Elsewhere in chambers, Robert Dickason is acting for the Department of Health and Social Care in ongoing litigation relating to the infected blood scandal. Harry Lambert joined the team in February 2025.

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‚An excellent clerking team. Very approachable and easy to work with in often difficult or time pressured circumstances. Always eager to work with you to find solutions to problems.‘

‚A very strong set.‘