Product Liability
Frederick has a wide product liability practice covering a diverse range of sectors from cars to horse bits. He has experience of claims in respect of defective products and the operation of the relevant legislation. He is familiar with the issues presented by parties located overseas, both within and outside of the EU.
Selected Cases
- The NOx Emissions Group Litigation. Frederick is currently instructed for one of the lead defendant manufacturers, led by Alex Antelme KC, Toby Riley-Smith KC, David Myhill and Richard Sage. Extensive technical issues concerning the functioning of diesel engines and legal issues concerning the proper interpretation of EU regulations and the binding effect (or otherwise) of post-Brexit CJEU jurisprudence.
- Sole counsel for insurers in a direct claim alleging that their (now-dissolved) insured had supplied a defective smoke-emitting burglary-prevention device said to have caused a fire. Drafted the defence; settled on ‘drop hands’ terms.
- Sole counsel for the manufacturer of a glass shower screen in the trial of a claim for personal injuries.
- Advising and drafting pleadings in claims in respect of fires caused by electric scooters, washing machines, tumble dryers and other devices.
News
- Frederick Simpson successful in defending ‘letter of intent’ claim
- Crown Office Chambers feature in three of The Lawyer’s Top 20 cases of 2025
Events
Blogs
Articles
- Supreme Court restates principles of private nuisance
- Carlo Taczalski and Frederick Simpson are successful in the Court of Appeal Cross-undertakings have little place in the security for costs regime
Qualifications
- MA Philosophy (Cantab)
- GDL, BPTC (University of Law)
- Academic Scholar, Christ’s College Cambridge
- ‘Best Junior Officer’ Sword, Irish Guards
- Lord Brougham Scholarship, Lincoln’s Inn
- Debating Shield, Lincoln’s Inn
- Lord Denning Scholarship, Lincoln’s Inn
Memberships
- COMBAR
- PNBA
- TECBAR
- SCL
- LCLCBA
- ACIArb
- LCIA YIAG
Recommendations
“Frederick is diligent, methodical and a really good drafter.”
Chambers & Partners, 2025
“He is an outstanding junior. He is legally and strategically astute with an outstanding eye for detail. He is a real go-to for a junior on construction matters. His style of advocacy is confident and composed.”
Legal 500, 2025
“Freddy is very hard-working and has a great demeanour. Freddy’s drafting is exceptionally clear and easy to follow.”
Legal 500, 2024
