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Kennedys

Life Sciences: Product Liability

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Kennedys

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Provided by Kennedys

We represent major international companies and insurers in the life sciences sector, including those operating in medical devices and pharmaceuticals, in relation to contentious, commercial and regulatory matters. We provide a comprehensive products law service in respect of all legal matters throughout the product lifecycle. Our in-depth, sector-specific knowledge and technical understanding are critical to our clients’ successes.

Our expertise includes defending product liability claims relating to clinical trials, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and consumer healthcare products, advising on product safety/regulatory in respect of placing products on the market, advising on product recalls or supply chain withdrawals, acting for companies in respect of public inquiries, inquests and coronial proceedings, as well as general commercial litigation in the life sciences and consumer healthcare products sectors.

We also employ a medically qualified team, who provide invaluable expertise to assist with review of medical documentation and identification of medical issues in support of our assessment of claims.

Industries (3)

  • Medical devices
  • Healthcare
  • Pharmaceuticals

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Life Sciences: Product Liability - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For
Kennedys is sought after for high-value product liability disputes by insurers and medical device manufacturers. The firm is particularly recognised for its involvement in metal-on-metal hip replacement cases and claims concerning plastic surgery implants, pelvic meshes and surgical devices. It also has the resources to coordinate cross-border cases, making the firm well placed to represent multinational clients.

Work Highlights

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  • Kennedys represented Johnson & Johnson, the manufacturers of pelvic mesh products, in multi-juridictional litigation involving tens of thousands of plaintiffs.

Strengths

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  • Kennedys offer in-depth knowledge of particular clients and product types and a keen interest in market changes, including the recent EU Products Directive. The team is strong and experienced.

    Life Sciences: Product Liability respondentUK
  • Kennedys have great expertise and are great at coordinating across the EU. They offer a very efficient global strategy.

    Life Sciences: Product Liability respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleTrevor J E Davies
    Senior StatespeopleTrevor J E Davies

    Trevor J E Davies

    Trevor Davies defends a wide variety of business-critical claims concerning allegedly defective medical devices, pharmaceuticals and surgical tools. He is particularly lauded for his extensive experience with metal hip replacement and pelvic mesh cases.

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