Product Liability: Mainly Defendant
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Band 2
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Provided by Addleshaw Goddard LLP
Please visit the Addleshaw Goddard website to find out more about our work in this area: https://www.addleshawgoddard.com/en/specialisms/dispute-resolution/product-safety/
Chambers Review
Addleshaw Goddard houses an experienced team known for defending product liability claims, particularly in the pharmaceutical and food and drink sectors. The firm assists clients with product safety matters, including risk assessment, regulatory compliance, pre-launch auditing and product recalls. It is particularly adept at representing large corporations, including household-name retailers and manufacturers.
Work Highlights
- Addleshaw Goddard advised 70 BMW/Mini dealerships in relation to emissions litigation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Addleshaw is a responsive firm with a good bench."
"Addleshaw has a strong, broad team with capabilities across the board."
"Addleshaw not only recognises the legal aspects of a matter but is also wise to the political and public relations angles."
"Addleshaw is a responsive firm with a good bench."
"Addleshaw has a strong, broad team with capabilities across the board."
"Addleshaw not only recognises the legal aspects of a matter but is also wise to the political and public relations angles."
Notable Practitioners
Cecile Burgess is highly regarded for her representation in single-plaintiff and multiparty claims, with experience in handling cases with cross-border elements. She frequently advises clients from the cosmetic, retail and consumer goods sectors.
"Cecile is a rising star. She has great commercial sensitivity and awareness, and is great with her clients."
"Cecile is a real product liability expert. She's phenomenally organised and is an absolute machine."
"She is an excellent lawyer who is not only highly intellectual but also very good at managing clients."