Taylor Wessing advises international companies - particularly from the pharmaceutical and medical technology sectors, but also mechanical engineering and automotive industries-, on complex product recalls, product compliance, product safety and regulatory investigations. Practice head Philipp Behrendt focuses on commercial litigation as well as product liability disputes and product safety issues and is regularly supported by product liability specialist Henning Moelle.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Practical approach, legal quality.'

  • 'Taylor Wessing's advice is always very to the point, both legally excellent and taking into account the commercial background of our company.'

  • 'Philipp Behrendt – very experienced, the right balance between balanced and aggressive in proceedings.'

Key clients

  • AstraZeneca
  • Bayer
  • Grünenthal

Work highlights

  • Representing AstraZeneca in all product liability proceedings relating to its Covid 19 vaccine.
  • Advising Grünenthal on product liability litigation relating to Contergan (thalidomide) worldwide.
  • Representation of Bayer regarding product liability of pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Philipp Behrendt

Other key lawyers

Henning Moelle