
Life Sciences: Product Liability
UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide
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About
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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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 respondentUKKennedys have great expertise and are great at coordinating across the EU. They offer a very efficient global strategy.
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Notable Practitioners
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Senior Statespeople 
Senior Statespeople 
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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Members
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Emilie Civatte

Barnaby Winckler
Head of Department

Joti Penrose-Stevens

Trevor J E Davies
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