Ross McKeown

Associate
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Ross McKeown

Associate
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Ross is an Associate in Pogust Goodhead’s London office, working on consumer group litigation, including complex and large-scale claims against various vehicle manufacturers following the global diesel emissions scandal. Ross is a qualified lawyer admitted to practice in England and Wales.

Ross works on some of the highest profile strategic product litigation matters in Europe, including as part of the lead lawyer team bringing claims against major car manufacturers, their finance entities and dealerships in respect of the diesel emissions scandal in the United Kingdom.

Ross is interested in environmental and animal rights and sustainable development in particular. His legal experience includes litigation in the High Court, mediation, arbitration and adjudication on multi-million pound matters concerning fraud, misrepresentation, contract-based disputes and construction.

Prior to joining Pogust Goodhead, Ross worked in Mayer Brown’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution team (focusing on contentious construction and infrastructure law).

On a pro bono basis, Ross has represented appellants in the First-Tier Tribunal in relation to disability benefits entitlement and has advised charities on property litigation and financial matters. Ross regularly takes on roles mentoring potential lawyers from disproportionately disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds.

Areas of Expertise

Civil commercial litigation
Group claims
Consumer protection
Arbitration

Career

Mayer Brown International LLP, London (2019-2023)
BPP Law School, London (LPC, 2019)
BPP University, London (GDL, 2017)
University of Edinburgh (MA, 2014)

Languages

English
French
Spanish

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