Henderson Chambers | Manufacturing

Manufacturing

Henderson Chambers is undoubtedly in a league of its own.

Chambers and Partners

Chambers has a wealth of experience in acting for clients working in the manufacuring industry (as well as the construction and oil and gas sectors) and members receive regular instructions in both contentious and non-contenious matters.

Technology and construction

Multi-party proceedings: claims arising out of consumer claims for losses caused by domestic boiler explosions. Complex jurisdictional issues
Mulheim v. Chemetall (High Court, June 2007): successful defence at trial of claim concerning losses arising out of alleged failure of oil pipeline coatings
OFC v. Micro Milling & 10 Others (High Court, settled October 2007): Representing ten US Defendant Kaolin manufacturers in a multi-party contract and tort claim concerning complex forum and applicable law issues
Advising a manufacturer in respect of employer’s liability insurance: Cover declined on receipt of judgment in respect of matters previously known to insurer
Issues of wavier and estoppel

Health and safety

A group action arising out of the alleged exposure of automotive workers to metal working fluid fumes
Advising and acting on behalf of factory owner facing group action by local residents complaining of dust pollution
Group litigation – alleged outbreak of respiratory disease at car manufacturing plant (Longbridge)
Injuries to several employees engaged in handling/mixing chemicals over prolonged period
Inquest into death resulting from maintenance of lifting equipment at manufacturing premises