Product Liability: Food - UK-wide
Band 1
What the Team is Known For
DWF acts in high-profile product liability disputes for clients in the food industry, as well as advising on regulatory issues and global compliance. It has noteworthy experience in dealing with claims of contamination. It frequently advises on cross-border matters, with notable expertise in EU law. Its clients include major food retailers, confectioners, alcoholic and soft drinks manufacturers, and dining establishments. The firm offers niche expertise in providing regulatory and risk management advice to non-traditional food businesses, such as online grocery retail and restaurant delivery services.
Strengths
The firm has a strong reputation and is a market leader in this space.
DWF provide fast, competent legal advice and comprehensive management of a case, as well as an understanding of the legal situation in other countries. Their processing of work is also very fast.
DWF has a brilliant, energetic team. Every single person I've worked with is exceptional with clients, great at drafting and eminently sensible. They work very hard and are extremely committed.
Work Highlights
DWF conducted and project managed a review of 15 products across four jurisdictions for a confectionery brand, including a detailed analysis of raw material specifications and processing to assess compliance with "natural" and other claims.
Notable practitioners
Dominic Watkins has a highly regarded practice that incorporates an impressive scope of regulatory compliance, investigations and litigation. He is instructed by a comprehensive range of clients from the food and beverage industry, including national supermarkets, manufacturers and retailers.
Dominic is an excellent cooperator.
