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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 on all product liability claims concerning gynaecological (pelvic mesh) in the UK and act as lead lawyers managing all claims arising in EMEA.

Strengths

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The Kennedys team always provide successful advice and strategy recommendations in a timely and efficient way.

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Kennedys are very proactive in input and keeping the client informed and working with a multi-jurisdictional team on strategy. They are very knowledgeable in the field of life sciences.

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Kennedys have colleagues to draw on for any issue that arises. They are prompt, collaborative and incredibly responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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Trevor J E Davies
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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 is exceptional. A very experienced leader who is a go-to expert. He is among the very best with whom I have worked across the world on multi-jurisdictional teams and matters.

Trevor is a fantastic partner who is very detailed. A go-to when we need creative and unique input.

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Samantha Silver
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Samantha Silver comes recommended for her product liability skill, where she regularly acts for major clients in the medical device and pharmaceutical industries.

Samantha is very knowledgeable and timely in responding. She is able to manage complexity in medical device litigation well.

Samantha is frankly a superstar - she's brilliant and very personable. She has an enormous practical business sense.

Samantha does a fantastic job. She is extremely responsive and very organised.

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Trevor J E Davies
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Samantha Silver
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