Hogan Lovells International LLP advises manufacturers and retailers across all sectors on the full range of product safety, sustainability and liability issues. The practice has experience of issues such as breast implants, nanotechnology, lithium ion batteries and power tools. Valerie Kenyon provides regulatory assistance and product compliance support in addition to working on a number of diesel emissions group actions. She co-heads the team with Matthew Felwick who handles cross-border and multi-party disputes across the life sciences, automotive and tobacco industries. Elise Martin works on medical device issues, while Lookman Rawat is well-versed in the tobacco industries.

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Testimonials

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‘The team acts in the highest profile and most high value disputes in the product liability field. As a result, they have unparalleled experience and expertise. Clients can be assured that they are dealing with the very best in the business.’
‘Matthew Felwick is an exceptionally talented team leader. Lydia Savill is a real upcoming star of a partner - she is across all of the issues in the case and upcoming strategical decisions. She is always one step ahead of the game.’
‘I have worked with Valerie Kenyon and Hannah Piper on a major case for an international client. They are focused and hard-working and try very hard to get the client where it needs to be.’
‘HL is a highly experienced firm in the area, distinguished in this field by its team of in-house scientists.’
‘Matthew Felwick is a dynamic partner. Adeela Khan and Elise Martin, in particular, are highly talented senior associates.
‘Hogan Lovells is unmatched in what it is able to deliver in this sector. Its facilities are exceptional as is the strength in depth of its personnel. It has, in particular, a significant female presence amongst all levels of seniority. They are a joy to collaborate with as a barrister. I am able to repose a great deal of trust in them, both as to their analysis of large swathes of documents and substantive issues as well as their general case management at every stage of large scale product liability litigation. They have an enormous wealth of experience in this area to draw upon.’
‘Matthew Felwick (Parter): Incredible commercial awareness combined with a sharp mind that is deep into the details. He is always prepared and never taken by surprise. An excellent strategist in large scale litigation.’
‘Incredibly concrete, smart and business oriented lawyers.’

Key clients

BAT
Ford
Google
Nike
NO&T
Novartis
Viatris
Vodafone
Zimmer Biomet

Work highlights

Advising Nike on product safety and regulatory issues relating to its full range of sporting goods and innovative sports tech products globally.
Advising Vodafone on product safety and regulatory issues relating to the full range of their products.
Advising Zimmer Biomet on its European product liability litigation in relation to NexGen knee replacements.