Product Liability

Fountain Court Chambers has established a commanding presence in product liability litigation, bringing the rigour and sophistication of a leading commercial set to this technically demanding field. The practice encompasses the full range of product liability work, from pharmaceutical and medical device claims to automotive defects, consumer goods disputes, and large-scale group actions.

Members act for both claimants and defendants, representing major manufacturers, insurers, retailers, and consumers in proceedings that frequently involve complex scientific evidence, multi-jurisdictional dimensions, and significant reputational stakes. Some of our members benefit from scientific backgrounds, providing invaluable experience here.

The set’s expertise in managing document-heavy, expert-intensive litigation proves particularly valuable in this arena, where cases often turn on intricate questions of causation, regulatory compliance, and technical specification.

Fountain Court members have been involved in some of the highest profile product liability claims in recent years spanning a number of sectors, including aviation, healthcare, insurance and technology.

We have experience of dealing with issues such as the incorporation of contract terms, exclusion clauses, conflicts of laws and defects, including under the Sale of Goods Act. Our members also specialise in identifying the evidence behind any alleged defective design, pleading the technical causes of defect, and advising on the incorporation and applicability of contractual exclusion clauses.

Our work includes cases relating to:

• Aviation-related claims
• Consumer products
• Conflicts of law
• Disputes over contractual terms including exclusion clauses
• Pharmaceutical products and medical devices
• Sales of goods disputes