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Eversheds Sutherland

Product Liability: Mainly Defendant

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Eversheds Sutherland

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Product Liability: Mainly Defendant - UK-wide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Eversheds Sutherland advises on product liability disputes across a diverse range of sectors, including technology, automotive and aerospace. The firm is also adept at advising on product safety, crisis management and compliance matters. It offers clients significant international expertise owing to its network of offices in various locations across the globe. The team advises on claims and product recalls concerning consumer goods, industrial components and safety equipment. Its clients include manufacturers and insurers.

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Strengths

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  • They operate with a 'client first' perspective, with staffing flexibility tailored to client needs and desired outcome.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Teresa Hitchcock
    Teresa Hitchcock

    Teresa Hitchcock

    Teresa Hitchcock is a talented regulatory lawyer with a wealth of experience in guiding clients through products laws both in the UK and across the EU. She has notable expertise in packaging requirements and risk assessments in these jurisdictions.

    • Teresa has a great knowledge of her area. She doesn't just quote the law at you; she provides very concise, structured and practical advice with recommendations, even in very tight timeframes.

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    • Teresa Hitchcock is extremely knowledgeable and stands out for her competence. She works very well with us and is strong on client service.

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    • Teresa is a pleasure to work with and a valued partner and adviser. She is very knowledgeable in her field but is also extremely practical and helps us find the solutions that meet our objectives.

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  • Richard Matthews
    Richard Matthews

    Richard Matthews

    Richard Matthews offers clients broad expertise in product liability issues. He is regularly instructed by clients from an array of sectors, including manufacturers from the automotive, technology and construction spheres, for advice in relation to product safety claims, recalls and regulatory proceedings.

    • Richard is practical, smart at assessing risk and understands the process of what we want to achieve. He makes a real effort to get under the skin of the matter and is absolutely excellent.

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