Product Liability
Claire specialises in product liability claims involving pharmaceutical and medical products. She has been involved in cases including cases involving metal-on-metal hip prostheses, breast implants and radiocontrast agents. She is instructed by major pharmaceutical companies including Glaxo Smithkline and Johnson & Johnson as well as the NHS and medical defence organisations.
Selected Cases
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- Crown Office Chambers are attending the AvMA Annual Legal conference
- Claire Toogood KC to speak at Capsticks webinar – 13th June
News
- Claimant’s evidence “inaccurate, unreliable and improbable”: Claire Toogood KC successfully defends Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS FT
- Claire Toogood KC obtains committal order on behalf of NHS
Articles
Qualifications
- Deputy Master of the High Court, King’s Bench Division
- Inns of Court School of Law (Very Competent) (1994 – 1995)
- Queen Mother’s Fund Scholarship, Middle Temple (1994)
- MA (Hons) in Jurisprudence, Oriel College, Oxford (1991 – 1994)
Memberships
- Professional Negligence Bar Association (co-director of the annual Clinical Negligence Conference)
- Personal Injuries Bar Association
- London Common Law and Commercial Bar Association
Rankings
Recommendations
“Claire is an absolute pleasure to work with. Claire thinks of everything, and processes the nuances of every case before she reverts back to you so that her responses are clear, measured and informed.”…”She is an excellent team player, giving pragmatic and commercial advice, but is also willing to fight the right case all the way to trial, which is refreshing.”
Chambers & Partners, 2026
“She has very good analysis on strategy in contentious liability cases.”…”She is a strong advocate. She has a good assessment of claims on the basis of considering what a judicial approach is likely to be.”
Chambers & Partners, 2026
“A fine advocate and a sensible strategist.”
Legal 500, 2026
“Claire is an excellent barrister who can identify the key strengths and weaknesses.”…”She is responsive to queries and has a genuine desire to get the best result for her client.”
Chambers & Partners, 2025
“Claire is unfailingly responsive and her analytical skills are first rate. She is a first choice when looking for an advocate who can manage tricky experts or clients.”
Legal 500, 2025
“She is very approachable and a real team player, and not at all scared of taking the right case to trial.”….”Her attention to detail is meticulous and she is a brilliant advocate and great negotiator.”
Chambers & Partners, 2024
“Claire is a pleasure to work with, a very skilled advocate with an excellent grasp of complex medical issues.”
Legal 500, 2024
“She is incredibly good with clients and provides significant reassurance to those that need it. She is unflinching in her ability and willingness to take a fight to those that need it.”…”She’s very good on complex medical cases and gets to the crux of the matter quickly.”
Chambers & Partners, 2022
“Claire is a strong and forceful negotiator and advocate.”
Legal 500, 2022
“Claire is a go-to junior, fierce when she needs to be, collaborative in her style and she always delivers. Exceptional people skills ensure that this barrister gets the very best from clients, witnesses, experts and judges.”
Legal 500, 2021
“Very impressive – she’s insightful, not fooled by anything, and identifies any weakness in an argument immediately.”; “She’s very sharp, authoritative and someone you definitely want in your corner. She’s extremely approachable and has a great manner with clients.”; “She has an excellent eye for detail.”
Chambers & Partners, 2021
“A delightful barrister who is a pleasure to work with. Her analytical and compassionate approach to cases is appreciated by instructing solicitors and clients alike. Her friendly manner does not in any way detract from her ability to forcefully and convincingly put forward her client’s case in court.”
Chambers & Partners, 2020
