Shoosmiths LLP
Shoosmiths LLP is well-versed in several areas of product regulation including licensing, safety, data and insurance. Typical workstreams for the practice include major disasters, public inquiries, investigation and regulatory enforcement. Phil Ryan is particularly known for his tobacco and e-cigarette expertise while Richard Marshall does product liability work for insured and self-insured entities. Charles Arrand acts for both individuals and well-known national businesses.
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Testimonials
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‘A compact team that packs a big punch. Tough litigators. Commercially astute. Hugely knowledgeable and resourceful.’
‘Richard Marshall - a go to for complex disputes in this area. Very capable litigator. Gets a grip on a case from day one and viewed by many as a formidable opponent. Matthew Brown - very experienced with sound judgment and a close eye for detail. A safe pair of hands in complex disputes. Paul Eccles - a very experienced and capable litigator. Cuts through the issues and gets to the heart of a case very quickly. Commercially astute and a a very safe pair of hands.’
‘Richard Marshall and Matthew Brown are both excellent lawyers. Richard is a charmer with clients, but tough as old boots when it comes to fighting a case. Matthew is all over the detail and leaves no stone unturned.’
‘In my experience the team is entirely focused on delivering proper results for clients - no wasting time on unnecessary points attractive to lawyers, but a clear prioritisation of what matters to the client. They are commercial and ensure that the client is front and centre of decision making.’
‘For me the stand out aspect is that individuals in the team are genuinely collaborative on a case and work together for the client. This means that everybody is able to bring to the table their skills, talent and ideas on a case irrespective of whether they are the Partner or the new associate. This is hugely valuable and it is very refreshing to not have to manage individual egos within a firm. My stand out partner in this line of work would be Paul Eccles, an exceptional case manager and problem solver. My stand out Senior Associate would be Matthew Brown, a truly gifted young lawyer and one to watch.’
‘Very measured, practical advice from someone who feels like part of the business.’
‘Charles Arrand. Very clear advice and stands by the advice.’
Key clients
- AmTrust Europe Limited
- Hoover Limited (part of Haier Group)
- Premier Guarantee / AmTrust Europe Ltd
- Chubb Insurance
- HDI Gerling
- Husqvarna Limited
Work highlights
- Acting as Hoover Limited (part of Haier plc)’s sole UK legal adviser on product liability claims, including multiple defence instructions relating to domestic appliance fires involving complex forensic evidence.
- Advising a major structural warranty insurer on a range of high-value cladding fire-safety claims, including acting in the defence of a High Court claim for £17 million pounds relating to allegedly defective cladding and fire stopping on two tower blocks
- Advising a leading global restaurant business on its product safety, recall, food hygiene, labelling, supply chain management and investigation, health and safety, public safety, licensing and general risk management across a range of issues.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Roy Tozer, Susie Wakefield