Life Sciences: Product Liability - UK-wide
What the Team is Known For
DAC Beachcroft defends pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers in product liability litigation and claims arising from clinical trials. The firm has long-standing experience defending the NHS in closely watched blood contamination claims. Its other clients include insurers, private healthcare providers and NHS trusts.
Strengths
"We rely heavily on DAC for the changing regulatory landscape with medical devices and other complex areas in life sciences. They're always able to find a specialist within the firm to help."
"DAC Beachcroft is a go-to firm with very good scientific expertise and fantastic client service."
"The DAC Beachcroft team have many years of experience between them, meaning their knowledge recall is second to none and they are always ready to help in urgent situations."
Work Highlights
DAC Beachcroft acted on behalf of Circle Health Group in claims regarding breast implants that claimants allege to have caused cancer, Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL).
Notable Practitioners
Alison McAdams is one of the most experienced product liability defence lawyers working today. She has an enviable record acting in cases relating to clinical trials, marketed pharmaceuticals and medical devices. "Alison is very specialised in product liability."
