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Cooley LLP

Product Liability: Mainly Defendant

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Cooley LLP

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Product Liability: Mainly Defendant - UK-wide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

The team at Cooley is capable of advising on the full spectrum of product liability matters. The firm acts for an enviable roster of leading technology companies, as well as clients from the automotive and consumer product spheres. It is well equipped to handle multiparty litigation, product recall and regulatory matters, and is also called upon to advise at the policy level.

Work Highlights

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  • Cooley continued to act as sole counsel to Midea on a major product recall of home appliances.

Strengths

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  • Cooley are excellent at understanding and appreciating the commercial implications and will work with us for an appropriate solution. The firm is critical to our handling of matters.

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  • Cooley have deep subject matter knowledge and deliver consistently thoughtful, business-oriented legal advice. They make it a priority to understand their clients' business.

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  • Cooley are very good at understanding complex and sophisticated matters and have the ability to listen to business needs. The team always respond on time with a comprehensive legal analysis.

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  • Cooley are responsive and extremely knowledgeable, but more importantly have a practical, business-oriented approach to handling matters.

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  • Cooley stand out for their deep expertise in product and regulatory matters, paired with an exceptionally practical, business-minded approach. They are extremely responsive and a trusted partner.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Rodney J Freeman
    Band 1Rodney J Freeman

    Rodney J Freeman

    Rodney Freeman remains the lawyer of choice for leading tech giants, which he advises on the gamut of product liability matters. He frequently provides high-level advisory and disputes work alongside policy interventions at both a domestic and EU level.

    • Rodney was instrumental in our case. He is always available and willing to assist.

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    • Rodney is a fantastic lawyer and I really enjoy working with him.

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    • Rod is an exceptional attorney. He's highly knowledgeable, pragmatic and deeply attuned to our business needs. His ability to translate complex issues into clear, strategic advice is invaluable to us.

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    • Rodney is an all-round outstanding lawyer. He has developed a sophisticated team of attorneys and personally ensures that the work meets the highest standards.

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    • Rodney is incredibly knowledgeable on product liability.

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  • Band 2Claire Temple
    Band 2Claire Temple

    Claire Temple

    Claire Temple is experienced in working on cross-border matters and has a particular focus on advisory work regarding regulatory risk. While her clients are drawn from a broad range of sectors, she has particular expertise in technology.
    • What stands out about Claire is that she's so affable and responsive. When you really need quick turnaround advice, you know she won't cause you a problem.

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    • Claire is very strong on product safety and liability, providing a very high level of client service, sophistication and commercial vision.

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  • Associates to watchEdward Turtle
    Associates to watchEdward Turtle

    Edward Turtle

    Edward Turtle assists clients with all manner of regulatory compliance, offering particular expertise in disruptive technologies.

    • Edward is meticulous and thoughtful. He is a subject matter expert and does an outstanding job managing time-sensitive, complex matters.

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    • Edward is excellent in times of crisis. He is very quick to acknowledge and respond, and he appreciates commercial implications.

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