Position

Clinical negligence, product liability and personal injury. Her clinical negligence practice encompasses both claimant and defendant work. She is regularly instructed by the NHSLA and other defence organisations. She is involved in a wide range of cases including Cauda Equina Syndrome, delayed diagnosis of cancer, obstetric, orthopaedic and vascular injury and GP failures in respect of diagnosis and/or treatment.  In product liability she has particular experience in group actions involving pharmaceuticals and medical devices. She was instructed in the Metal on Metal hip litigation, the PIP Breast Implant Litigation and litigation relating to TVT (vaginal mesh) and gastric bands. She also acted in the Oral Contraceptive Group Litigation.

Education

Trinity College, Cambridge (1988 BA (Hons) Law; 1994 MA); University of Virginia School of Law (1989 LLM).

Mentions

London Bar

Clinical negligence

LEADING JUNIORS2

Erica Power –Crown Office Chambers ‘Erica has incredible attention to detail, a very smart and competent barrister, with a great command of medicine as well as the legal principles.'

London Bar

Product liability

LEADING JUNIORS2

Erica Power –Crown Office Chambers ‘Erica has huge experience in the field of product liability. She is a formidable opponent.  She has a steely determination and resolve. She is an excellent and clear advocate.’