About
Provided by Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
Shook, Hardy & Bacon International, L.L.P. was established in London in 1989. With practices in both the United States and Europe, Shook is able to accommodate clients with unique and often wide-ranging geographic needs. Shook London attorneys primarily practise in the areas of product liability, health and safety and commercial litigation. The London office represents clients across a broad spectrum of industries, including manufacturing, engineering, construction, transport, oil and gas, telecommunications, consumer products, leisure, retail and the public sector.
The firm has a team of lawyers who focus on international product liability and risk management matters. Shook London acts as coordinating counsel in pan-European product liability litigation, product recalls and regulatory compliance issues. Supported by an extensive network of local counsel, these attorneys have represented clients throughout Europe, the Middle East, and in jurisdictions such as Malaysia, India and Nigeria.
Chambers Review
Shook, Hardy & Bacon is regularly engaged on large-scale international disputes and also adopts an advisory role for a number of multinational corporations. It has expertise in a variety of areas including tobacco and the automotive sector. The firm offers clients significant international expertise, covering Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. It has a strong record of acting for manufacturers on both sides of the Atlantic, with a client base among major insurers and retailers.
Strengths
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"The team really know how to manage, adapt and step in on sensitive and complex matters."
"A team of seasoned litigators with a pragmatic approach."
"The lawyers are always on the ball and razor-sharp when it comes to defending their clients' interests."
"The team really know how to manage, adapt and step in on sensitive and complex matters."
"A team of seasoned litigators with a pragmatic approach."
"The lawyers are always on the ball and razor-sharp when it comes to defending their clients' interests."
Notable Practitioners
Simon Castley is routinely sought out for his product liability expertise by a diverse range of clients. He is well regarded for his handling of multiparty litigation and often plays a coordinating role in cross-border proceedings.
"Simon Castley is an extremely intelligent leader and problem solver." "I fully trust Simon's advice."
Sarah Croft has strong expertise in automotive sector product liability claims, among others. She advises on group and class action issues in the UK and internationally.
"Sarah Croft is pragmatic, clear and timely with her advice."
"She is as sharp as a knife."
Alison Newstead represents consumer product manufacturers and insurers, with experience handling litigation, inquests and judicial reviews.
"Alison Newstead is always prompt and to the point. She brings quality and high service levels to the table."
"Alison is very responsive, precise and accessible. She handles sensitive and complex work in a very able way."
Ranked Lawyers at
Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
UK-wide
Members
Provided by Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
Gregory Fowler
Leo Fielding
Marisa Pearce
Samuel Sebree II
Sarah Croft
Head of Department
Trevor Bridges