London Bar
Employment
Leading silk4Marcus Pilgerstorfer KC – 11KBW 'Marcus' cross-examination is laser sharp, and he can go up through the gears as needed with witnesses who try and take him on. Judges love him.'
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Marcus Pilgerstorfer KC
11KBW, London
- Phone020 7632 8500
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Position
Marcus specialises in employment and discrimination, product liability and public law. Recent case highlights include: Batang Kali judicial review (pending, SC); Hainsworth v MoD (pending SC), Burrell v Micheldever (2014, CA), Met Police v Keohane (2014, EAT), Portnykh v Nomura (2013, EAT), Edwards v Chesterfield (2012, SC); English v Thomas Sanderson Blinds (2009, CA). As well as unitary claims, Marcus’ product liability work has included the PIP Breast Implant Group Litigation, DePuy Pinnacle Metal on Metal Hip Group Litigation, Mix-Match Hip Litigation and the Sabril Group Litigation. Marcus has also drafted private members’ bills including that which resulted in the enactment of the Gangmasters (Licensing) Act 2004. For a full profile please see the 11kbw website.
Career
Called 2002; Gray’s Inn; Attorney General’s B Panel since 2014.
Languages
English (native); German.
Memberships
DLA; ELA; ELBA; EELA; ILS; EuSoCo Research Group; Common Core of European Private Law Product Liability Research Group; Product Liability Forum of BIICL.
Education
St John’s College, Oxford University (2001 MA English Law with German Law, 1st).
Mentions
London Bar
Group litigation
Leading silk3Marcus Pilgerstorfer KC – 11KBW ‘His strengths include being able to process very difficult, complex and legally challenging problems. He is very well organised, and is meticulous in detail. Very well written advice and an excellent advocate.
London Bar
Product liability
Leading silk2Marcus Pilgerstorfer KC –11KBW ‘Marcus has huge knowledge and experience regarding this subject. He produces excellent articles on very complex issues. His advocacy is exceptional.'