Taylor Wessing LLP
The product liability and safety experts at Taylor Wessing LLP advise companies on product recalls, corrective action, product compliance, regulatory investigations and supply chain disputes. The firm operates in a range of sectors including tech, manufacturing, life sciences and automotives. Practice head Katie Chandler is experienced in handling coronial inquest proceedings and regulatory investigations. Tasmina Goraya works on regulatory and compliance issues relating to pharma and medical devices.
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Testimonials
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‘Led by Katie Chandler, the product liability team at Taylor Wessing has very quickly established itself at the top table. What sets Taylor Wessing apart is their experience in dealing with the full range of issues arising from medical devices and pharmaceuticals: regulatory investigations, inquests, product liability claims and civil follow-on claims in negligence.’
‘Partner Katie Chandler is exceptional, always on top of the detail and ensuring that clients are advised on merits, strategy, and what is in store in the future.’
- ‘Edward Spencer, Senior Counsel, is an obvious star of the future, managing complicated product liability problems across their full life cycle in multiple jurisdictions.’
‘We regularly work with Taylor Wessing on a global scale. In this matter, we have worked with their London office for a project in the UK and certain questions in relation to product liability.’
‘Katie Chandler was the partner in charge - she is superb when it comes to product liability issues! Katie has an outstanding legal understanding, fully understands the client's needs and is very much committed finding the best solution for her client. We love working with her!’
Key clients
- Abbott Laboratories
- LivaNova Deutschland GmbH
- Estrella Damm
- Getac
- Zeppelin GmbH
- Anika Therapeutics
- Bakker Magnetics
- DC Thomson & Company Limited
- Ruggable
- Cochlear
Work highlights
- Acting for LivaNova in relation to the defence of product liability claims arising out of their manufacture and supply of medical device products involving multiple claimants and the global co-ordination of defences across multiple jurisdictions.
- Advising Anika Therapeutics Inc on a worldwide product recall of certain medical devices used for surgical interventions on tendons, peripheral nerves and joints to prevent the formation of post-surgical adhesions.
- Acting for a large German manufacturer of machinery in a dispute with a UK manufacturer and supplier of consumer goods relating to product safety standards and regulatory matters.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Katie Chandler