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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.

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What the Team is Known For

Clyde & Co houses a strong team advising on a wide range of product liability matters. The firm demonstrates considerable expertise acting on medical implant and defective products litigation. It enjoys a solid reputation among insurer clients.

Work Highlights

  • Clyde & Co represented Johnson & Johnson Medical in pelvic-mesh-related litigation.

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Notable Practitioners

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Duncan Batchelor
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Duncan Batchelor
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Duncan Batchelor leads Clyde & Co's product liability practice in Edinburgh. He has a highly regarded product liability practice representing manufacturers and insurers in complex claims concerning defective medical products.

There is nobody with more experience in product liability than Duncan. He is also excellent with his clients.

Duncan is a knowledgeable and pragmatic opponent.

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