Specialising in environmental claims, Pogust Goodhead represents large groups of claimants against organisations, with particular expertise in claims originating from Brazil. The team specialises in the human rights and civil liberties space, as well as handling cases related to technology, consumer products and GDPR breaches. Tom Goodhead plays a lead role in large group litigations, with particular expertise representing claimants in environmental claims. An expert in collective redress, Guy Robson brings High Court and Court of Appeal experience and international expertise to the team. Lisa Lunt heads the medical product liability team, leading on medical products group claims and supported by Georgina Power, Sunila Masih and Sarah Samuel. Pete Gallagher leads the emissions department, handling large-scale group litigation against various vehicle manufacturers. Christopher Neill and Jeremy Evans are also names to note.
Testimonials
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‘The team is very international. It is very inspiring to find lawyers from so many different legal backgrounds in one firm. This international mindset sets the basis for thinking out of the box solutions. The team is very responsive and – if required – is able to tackle tasks under time pressure. Due the large number of clients in their cases, they are able to tackle organisational tasks using innovative technology.’
‘Tom Goodhead: knowledgeable, responsive and pragmatic. He can be relied upon to find practical solutions to very complex legal challenges. He runs a great team and is able to build bridges for lawyers from different jurisdictions.’
Key clients
- Municipio de Mariana and over 700,000 other individuals and businesses in Brazil as part of the litigation against BHP
- M. R. F. da S. & Ors v Braskem & Ors (“Braskem”)
Work highlights
- Representing over 700,000 claimants in a litigation against two entities of the BHP group, related to the 2015 ‘Fundão Dam collapse’ in Southeast Brazil.
- Issued proceedings against Braskem S.A. and its Dutch subsidiaries over socio-environmental destruction (including an earthquake) caused by its mining activities in Brazil.