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Product Liability: Mainly Defendant - UK-wide

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Freshfields is highly regarded for its proficiency in handling substantial group actions, including those with cross-border elements. The firm is well versed in handling claims for key clients from a range of sectors, including the automotive, scientific and technology industries. It is also adept at providing advice and support to clients on product safety, recall and regulation, with notable expertise in novel areas including AI and autonomous vehicles. The team offers strong complementary expertise in environmental claims.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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John Blain
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John Blain
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Senior Statespeople

John Blain is particularly admired for his handling of high-value, large group actions, and is known for skilfully coordinating international product liability proceedings for multinational clients.

I have a lot of respect for John.

Andrew Austin
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Andrew Austin
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Band 1
Andrew Austin provides both contentious and regulatory counsel to a broad spectrum of clients, including those hailing from the tobacco and food and beverage sectors. He is accustomed to advising on substantial group actions.

Andrew Austin is fantastic to work with.

James Roberts
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James Roberts
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Band 3
James Roberts offers notable experience in significant group actions involving automotive and consumer products.

James is a phenomenally bright lawyer who has the ability to cut through incredibly complex legal problems and articulate the issues in a clear and simple way. He is an invaluable partner.

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Simon Duncombe
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Band 3

Simon Duncombe offers particular expertise in the automotive and pharmaceutical sectors, defending against defective products claims and representing clients in class actions. He often provides regulatory advice on product safety, labelling and advertising, with his expertise extending to cross-border mandates.

Simon is super user-friendly, open, approachable and down to earth, which means we can get to the crux of the issue much quicker.

Simon has impressive character and presence about him. I just see him as Freshfields through and through.

Simon is our go-to lawyer, and for a reason. He is a strong communicator, has a big network and is able to convince people.

Harriet Hanks
Harriet Hanks
Associates to watch

Harriet Hanks is a respected counsel noted for her regulatory and products disputes work. She regularly advises clients in the life sciences and automotive sectors, often tackling cross-border issues.

Harriet is very good to work with. She is very personable, client-focused and has excellent attention to detail.

Harriet is extremely talented. She is spot on with her assessments and extremely quick. I would highly recommend her.

Harriet stays absolutely up to speed on issues and is outstanding in the way that she handles matters.

Ranked Lawyers at
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UK-wide

Product Liability: Mainly Defendant

John Blain
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John Blain
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Senior Statespeople
Andrew Austin
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Andrew Austin
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Band 1
James Roberts
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James Roberts
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Band 3
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Simon Duncombe
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Band 3
Harriet Hanks
Harriet Hanks
Associates to watch