Hogan Lovells International LLP's dispute resolution practice impresses with its extensive experience in product liability cases, including product safety and product compliance as well as cross-border product recall litigation. The team is regularly instructed by pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers - areas in which practice co-head Ina Brock is particularly experienced - but also by clients from the automotive, chemical, electronics, energy and consumer goods sectors. The other practice co-heads Sebastian Polly and Matthias Schweiger are among the key contacts for internal product compliance investigations, product conformity and product safety.

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  • 'Huge experience, thoughtfulness and thoroughness.'
  • 'The team has in-depth knowledge and experience in product regulation and product liability and knows how to work with regulators.'

Key clients

  • Google
  • Wirelane

Work highlights

  • Representing Google in antitrust damages claims in connection with the EU Commission's Google Shopping decision.
  • Advising Wirelane regarding potential violations by Tesla of German calibration law and the consumer protection price information regulation.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Hogan Lovells International LLP
Ina Brock advises clients on how to stay in control of the most complex cross border litigation and crisis communication matters. She has successfully defended her clients in more than 500 German court cases on all levels. She has won cases in the German Supreme Court and the European Court of Justice. Additionally, Ina has navigated clients through the coordination of more than 60,000 claims in class actions and group litigation cases in more than 30 countries worldwide.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ina Brock, Sebastian Polly, Matthias Schweiger

Other key lawyers

Benjamin Schulte