UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide
Provided by Clyde & Co LLP
Our global product liability & recall team has a worldwide reach, giving us a unique capability to advise on issues wherever they arise. We act for many household name manufacturers and retailers, often in conjunction with their insurers, handling their most technical and sensitive claims.
We advise on issues including product safety and regulation, product recall and crisis response, product liability and recall insurance and subrogated recoveries. We act on both consumer and commercial claims, including actions across the supply chain, class actions and group litigation.
We have a detailed understanding of all major sectors including aviation, agriculture and food, automotive, construction and engineering, medical devices and pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and retail. We work across the whole breadth of the supply chain, with particular specialism in cross-border and multi-jurisdictional issues.
Our team works extensively for insurers and we have assisted in drafting many of the standard policy wordings in the marketplace.
We have crisis management capability and provide a first response in high pressure scenarios. We work hard to preserve our clients' reputations and commercial relationships.
Our insurance lawyers pride themselves on technical excellence and the ability to deliver consistent results. We also have an extensive directory of technical experts across multiple sectors and jurisdictions.
Provided by Chambers
Clyde & Co routinely handles product liability disputes for clients from a diverse range of sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, automotive and retail. It is known particularly for its adept representation of insurers. It advises clients during multi-jurisdictional litigation, as well as on contamination and product recall issues.
Peter Barnes is a key contact at the firm.
Provided by Chambers
Clyde & Co are proactive and work to understand the clients' needs. They have skilled lawyers across all lines of business and keep their clients updated of trends in the market that matter to them.
Clyde & Co has good relationships with clients, proactively handles our cases and guides us towards smooth settlements. The team works smoothy and provides quick and efficient responses.
They are responsive, hard-working and have good depth. They have a variety of skill sets and are commercial in outlook, with the ability to navigate between black-letter law and business aspects.
They take the time to get to know clients and understand their business culture. They consistently deliver exceptionally high quality in the work they do for us, and are always responsive.
Clyde & Co have good product knowledge and understand how our business works. They get the best result for us. The team are very good at responding and are available to offer support and advice.
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