Life Sciences: Product Liability

Ian Dodds-Smith has unparalleled experience acting for large multinational pharmaceutical companies in product liability and regulatory disputes. His experience includes litigation concerning contaminated blood and medicinal products.

"Ian is the stand-out lawyer everyone wants to go to."

"Ian is the father of the industry."

Adela Williams is highly esteemed for her advice on the implications of product liability claims for on-market products and those in clinical trials. She further assists in disputes with regulators.

"Adela is the leading partner in this area of work. She has a huge knowledge of life science regulation."

"Adela is very bright and hard-working."

"Adela has excellent technical skills and the ability to really support clients in understanding and mitigating risk."

Jacqueline Mulryne provides regulatory advice to pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers. She has expertise in matters concerning orphan drugs, overseas regulation and data protection and information law with respect to life science companies.

"Jackie is my go-to external counsel offering consistently on-point, high-quality and pragmatic advice. She has a deep understanding of legal developments and the broader commercial environment."

"Jacqueline is an excellent pharmaceutical regulatory lawyer."

"Jackie is a pleasure to deal with and always dependable for commercial regulatory advice. She has a calmness in the way she offers her advice which during urgent matters is always of benefit."

Ewan Townsend represents clients on life sciences transactions. His expertise spans across commercial agreements such as joint ventures, licensing and collaboration agreements, service and development agreements, and authorisations, amongst others. His clients are largely notable biotech and pharmaceuticals companies.

"For both complex and day-to-day licensing IP, he is a technically excellent lawyer and scientist."

"Ewan is easy to work with, approachable and reliable. He has a great expertise in the life science sector and provides excellent, straight-to-the-point advice."

"Ewan is a true partner. He has a great understanding of the business needs and an excellent ability of finding practical solutions while properly assessing the risks."

Libby Amos-Stone has a regulatory and product liability-focused practice. She advises life sciences clients on regulatory issues across the pharmaceuticals, medical devices, food, cannabis and cosmetics aspects of life sciences. She also provides data protection advisory, and represents clients on product liability claims and public inquiries.

"Libby is one to watch!"