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Simmons & Simmons LLP

Product Liability: Mainly Defendant

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Simmons & Simmons LLP

Rankings

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Product Liability: Mainly Defendant - UK-wide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Simmons & Simmons has a wide range of regulatory and litigation capability in the product liability space, with particular strengths in the insurance and life sciences sectors. The firm has considerable experience in assisting insurers and their insureds in relation to product liability claims. It also advises clients on an array of compliance matters as well as product recalls.

Strengths

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  • Simmons & Simmons' strengths are its leading individuals and responsiveness. We receive a first-class service from a team that has impressive strength at all levels.

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  • Simmons & Simmons are super helpful on complex claims. The lawyers are always available and will go the extra mile.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Ingrid Hobbs
    Band 1Ingrid Hobbs

    Ingrid Hobbs

    Ingrid Hobbs has a strong reputation among insurer clients for her expertise in product liability matters. She is well equipped to handle significant group actions and proceedings that encompass multiple jurisdictions.
    • Ingrid is very experienced, practical and skilled. She is good at collaborating and working with the market. She doesn't miss anything and is very thorough, as well as being an excellent communicator.

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  • Band 3David Kidman
    Band 3David Kidman

    David Kidman

    David Kidman is a go-to lawyer for insurers and their clients for liability and coverage disputes. He offers further strength in advising on product recall matters.

    • David is a superb lawyer who provides astute advice and an exceptional level of client service.

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    • David is a fantastic technical insurance and product liability lawyer with deep commercial awareness of our business goals.

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Ranked Individuals at Simmons & Simmons LLP (2)

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