Kennedys has ‘strength and depth, and clear commercial nous in its approach to products claims’, utilising its global network of offices and its deep knowledge of EU product liability legislation to advise on international product liability matters, including in relation to consumer law and product regulation. The group is particularly skilled in advising insurers, but also frequently acts for leading life sciences and medical products clients in high-profile litigation. At the helm of the group is Samantha Silver, who has extensive experience in product liability litigation, including in relation to public inquiries. Other notable names are Trevor Davies, a veteran in UK and international product liability and recall claims, and Ben Aram, who heads the firm’s global corporate and commercial division.
Testimonials
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- ‘Kennedys has strength and depth, and clear commercial nous in its approach to products claims.’
‘Samantha Silver is a fantastic lawyer - intelligent and able to see to the heart of the issues.'
Key clients
- Chubb
- Johnson & Johnson
Work highlights
- Acted for international manufacturers Fiat-Chrysler, Peugeot, Citroën and DS group companies and their dealers to defend thousands of claims in respect of the prominent, precedent-setting ‘dieselgate’ emissions litigation.
- Representing DePuy International as lead counsel in the massive hip replacement product litigation, handling all UK claims directly and acting as lead counsel managing all claims across EMEA.