Life Sciences: Product Liability - UK-wide
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.
Strengths
"Kennedys dive into the cases and work them up thoroughly. They also have good experience dealing with regulatory and governmental matters concerning medical devices."
"They steep themselves in understanding our products."
"Very strong in the product liability space."
Work highlights
Kennedys were instructed by Johnson & Johnson to handle all product liability claims concerning pelvic mesh implants in England and Wales directly and act as lead lawyers managing all claims arising in EMEA.
Notable practitioners
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.
"Trevor Davies is a first-class lawyer extensively experienced in medical devices cases. He has excellent communication skills and a welcoming demeanour."
"A very pleasant person to work with."Samantha Silver comes recommended for her product liability space, where she regularly acts for major clients in the medical device and pharmaceutical industries.
"Samantha Silver is decisive, thorough and a great team leader."
"I could sing her praises for days. Samantha has excellent judgement and achieves fantastic results."