Simmons & Simmons

Emma specialises in product liability matters, including property damage and injury claims, and the policy indemnity issues which are frequently associated with those claims.

She often works with manufacturers, distributors and retailers, and their insurers, from a range of sectors, including retail, food and drink, life sciences and the construction industry. She also has expertise in handling product recall claims and related regulatory investigations.

She commonly deals with claims which involve international supply chains and regularly provides advice in relation to the jurisdictional challenges which these claims can present.

In addition to product liability matters, she handles a range of property damage claims typically involving fire or escape of water within residential or commercial premises.

She is well versed in dealing with the policy indemnity issues which often accompany public and product liability claims. She advised in relation to financial loss extensions, considered the concept of "damage" in admixture claims and advised in relation to the application of recall and replacement exclusions. She has also considered the remedies available to insurers for the breach of risk and claims conditions, and arguments surrounding waiver and estoppel.