Nathan Tavares KC
Outer Temple ChambersOuter Temple Chambers is well-known for representing both claimants and insurers in injury-related product liability cases, and is well-regarded for proficiency in advising corporate entities and directors on commercial claims. Robert Dickason specialises in health care-related multi-party product liability claims, and receives frequent instructions from government bodies, with recent highlights including a successful strike out of a claim against the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and drug manufacturers regarding hormonal pregnancy tests taken in the 1960s and 70s, as well as the representation of the Department of Health and Social Care in group litigation brought on by survivors of the infected blood scandal and their families. Nathan Tavares KC is instructed by the claimant in a case regarding a bicycle that split into two on a grass slope, leaving the claimant paralysed with a spinal cord injury.
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- 'They are obviously a well-known leading set.'
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Robert Dickason
Outer Temple Chambers 'In terms of his advocacy, Robert is as crisp as a freshly ironed shirt. He is also very warm with clients and good at building rapport. He does not shy away from hard work, and is sought after as a junior by a number of top product liability silks.'