‘Undoubtedly a strength is that within their product liability expertise they can bring in regulatory expertise in their health and safety team to guide clients through any issues that may arise.’

‘Cécile Burgess is really flying as a partner and has established a solid portfolio of cases, often for international clients. Mark Chesher and Cécile both go a long way to understand a client’s business and needs to offer the services they require. Elaine Barker has proved shrewd addition to the team. Megan Goodman makes a difference on any team she is working with.’

‘The product liability and safety team bring a sector-focussed expertise to their work. The team have extensive experience of big-ticket group litigation.’

‘Cécile Burgess is a highly talented lawyer and leader of the team. She has multi-jurisdictional and cross-sector expertise combined with a keen commercial acumen. She is recognised for her product recall experience while Mark is known for his strength on e-disclosure questions. Megan Goodman has an ability to master new instructions quickly and to see the big picture.’

‘Very good strength in depth from partner down to junior associate, coupled with sharp commercial acumen.’

‘Cécile Burgess is a standout star in the product liability field. She combines a fine intellect with strong commercial instincts. She’s superb to work with.’

‘Genuine expertise and outstanding commitment to the case by all members of the team. They are very good litigators.’

‘Cécile Burgess, Mark Chesher and Megan Goodman are all outstanding, with great attention to detail and good litigation judgment.’

‘Baker McKenzie are the leaders of the defendant product liability firms I think. A very strong team including Kate Corby and Jo Redmond who are fiercely bright, excellent strategists and have a rigorous commercial sense.’

‘The Cooley team have been an immense support to us. Their attention to detail and prompt responses are second to none.’

‘Ed Turtle, Carol Holley and the team are always on hand with their advice and strive for the best outcomes while also understanding the commercial needs and consequences.’

‘Excellent (almost in-house) understanding of the client profile and objectives, including wider risk exposure.’

‘Working with Rod Freeman and Jamie Humphreys, we really appreciate both the agility to work in different dimensions but also the consistency of advice and support.’

‘The Cooley team has the deepest and broadest understanding of product safety regulations and their enforcement. Their advice is always well prepared.’

‘Rod Freeman has an exceptional understanding of both existing and upcoming product safety legislation. He is an empathetic person, easy to work with and has a wide network.’

‘The team are experts in the field, with a range of seniority of lawyers supporting matters. They set the standard for client service by an external law firm.’

‘The responsiveness of the team and their pragmatic and commercially minded approach to legal problems is unique to the firm.’

‘The UK product liability team has gained an increased profile in the market recently. The firm has well-established group litigation experience and uses its tactical and forensic skill to great effect in the product liability context.’

‘David Bennett is an experienced product liability practitioner who is the personification of calm under pressure. He is adept at the tactical and strategic judgments inherent in this area.’

‘David Bennett is a new partner with an exceptional eye for detail and great legal knowledge.’

‘Hogan Lovells have an excellent team of lawyers. They dominate the overlap between product liability, commercial dispute resolution and group litigation.’

‘Matthew Felwick is excellent. He knows the field inside out and is always on hand for clients with first-rate advice.’

‘This team’s principal strength is that it is able to see beyond the immediate needs of litigation and recognise how steps taken in England may impact a client in other jurisdictions. There are innumerable moving parts, but the team manages to balance world-wide considerations with the needs of the litigation. This clear sense of strategy sets the team apart from some other firms.’

‘I mainly work with Valerie Kenyon. Valerie combines the keen instincts of a litigator with world-wide strategic oversight.’

‘Efficient, with superb technical understanding. Have steered a path through one of the most procedurally complex pieces of litigation in the English court with aplomb.’

‘Matthew Felwick has excellent strategic judgment.’

‘Long regarded as the leading product liability defence practice in London, Hogan Lovells continues to lead the market. The resource provided by the Hogan Lovells Science Unit continues to be unrivalled in the UK market and gives the group a real competitive advantage.’

‘Matthew Felwick is a pragmatic and commercial product liability lawyer who inspires confidence in clients and his team alike. He has extensive experience in the area and has sound judgement and a willingness to make the key calls when needed. He has a talented team around him.’

‘Responsive, commercial approach.’

‘Well-respected full-service defendant team. Has the strength and depth to deal with the entire spectrum of litigated cases in this arena, including catastrophic and complex cases.’

‘Fiona Hahlo is an insurer’s go-to litigator for cases intended to be litigated to trial – she is a fierce no-nonsense litigator and is highly commercially minded.’

‘Mamata Dutta is particularly well known for dealing with cases involving complex medical causation. I’ve benefited from her conscientious case preparation.’

‘RPC’s insurance-focused product liability team is experienced in dealing with claims across a range of products, with particular expertise in the life sciences and medical device sectors. The team has been involved in some leading group actions.’

‘Dorothy Flower is a leader in the field, with decades of experience of product liability defence. She is adept at understanding the interplay between the underlying issues and the insurance considerations. She is particularly experienced in dealing with medical devices and all aspects of cosmetic surgery and products.’

‘RPC has a strong product liability team. They are comfortable dealing with both individual cases where a product has caused a catastrophic injury and large public inquiries. Few teams in the City have the strength and depth to provide this coverage.’

‘Mamata Dutta is the perfect defendant lawyer. She combines a tremendous intellect with an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law. Her client care skills are unmatched and she is always able to provide clear and cogent advice.’

‘As in other areas, the firm punches well above its weight. Hugely knowledgeable with real depth of experience in heavyweight litigation across the board. Commercially astute with tremendous insight and expertise.’

‘Paul Eccles has masses of experience. His personable exterior belies a commercially astute and very capable litigator.’

‘They are professional as a team and complement each other in a structured way.’

‘As individuals they take time to update us about the development of the case and explain in a good and efficient manner. Very knowledgeable on an individual level.’

‘The team is highly motivated and is a diverse team.’

‘I work with Elaine Chan on product liability matters. She is knowledgeable, super-diligent, approachable and she has excellent judgment.’

‘Elaine Chan is an excellent practitioner and partner – she works diligently to get the answers and is fully committed to her client’s interests. She has good commercial sense.’

‘Availability, knowledge and experience.’

‘I have worked with Miles Robinson for more than ten years now. What strikes me is the knowledge and experience that he brings, his calmness under pressure and the quality of work he delivers.’

‘Accessible, practical advice with business insight from a long understanding of who we are and our priorities leads to a great partnership.’

‘Miles Robinson is always calm and measured with on-point insights.’

‘Penningtons do really interesting work and are particularly good at dealing with novel legal issues, for example those arising from Brexit and Covid-19.’

‘I have worked primarily with John Doherty and Lisa Page, who are both great. Their legal judgment is great and they both have excellent technical knowledge of the industries they work with.’

‘John Doherty is a lawyer with extensive experience in the field of product liability. Clients appreciate his pragmatic approach and at the same time his determination.’

‘John Doherty has strong leadership which enables Penningtons’ team to work most efficiently in complicated international product liability matters. He can organise law firms in various jurisdictions and lead relevant communications.’

‘Always available! A large team that can handle a variety of different legal issues.’

‘They are all high-calibre lawyers and can draw upon other more experienced lawyers in the fields that they require.’

‘Excellent team, market leading cases, highest quality work product.’

‘David Kidman is a real market leader. Very bright, experienced and insightful. Clients flock to him for his calm, perceptive advice and tactical brilliance.’

Emma Spence is a superb lawyer. Very bright, hardworking and commercial. A huge asset to any team.’

‘I highly recommend Simmons & Simmons for their exceptional expertise in product liability matters. Over the course of our collaboration, David Kidman and his dedicated team have provided us with outstanding support in several product safety cases.’

‘David Kidman stands out as a partner who exemplifies professionalism and a deep understanding of product liability law. His team’s comprehensive knowledge and strategic approach have been instrumental in navigating complex legal challenges. Their ability to deliver high-quality work consistently has been a critical asset to our company.’

‘One of the most remarkable strengths of Simmons & Simmons is their responsiveness. In our experience, the team has always been prompt in addressing our concerns and proactive in providing updates and solutions. This level of communication is highly valued, as it ensures that we are always informed and prepared. Additionally, the team’s demeanour and collaborative spirit make them a pleasure to work with. They are not only skilled legal professionals but also approachable and easy to communicate with, fostering a productive and positive working relationship.’