Addleshaw Goddard
Addleshaw Goddard provides a one-stop shop solution to product liability issues and works on all the aspects of a lifecycle from the regulatory and advisory space to handling global recall products. The firm is also well-versed in group litigation matters with experience in the English courts in defending clients from claims. Cécile Burgess leads the team and has a strong track record of handling product liability group actions in both single and multiple defendant claims. Mark Chesher is an expert in e-disclosure, while David Young advises on regulatory and compliance challenges for food and beverage clients.
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Testimonials
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‘In particular they are a full service firm, clients come to them in knowledge they are a one stop shop who can advise and litigate for all their needs. They do product safety / product liability work across their civil and criminal litigators; they cover the regulatory side too and investigations.’
‘Stand out for me are recent partners Cecile Burgess and Mark Chesher, really getting stuck in at partner level as the next generation. They are both dynamic and possess an exceptional level of expertise, professionalism, and dedication to their clients. They take a genuine interest in understanding clients' concerns, needs and objectives. They are already leading and bringing on a new generation of associates underneath them in the same vein.’
‘Addleshaw Goddard is able to offer the full package to any client in this area. They deliver excellent client care, making their clients feel at ease and properly informed at every step of the way. When hard truths need to be delivered (which was frequently the case in the matter that I worked on with them), they did not shy away from this and managed to convey messages in a firm but constructive manner. They have everything needed at their firm to host and entertain clients, including excellent catering facilities. They also have, in particular, a strong female presence across all levels of seniority.’
‘Alex Hogarth. Excellent commercial mind and a fantastic strategist. He's a fierce negotiator and is always prepared for the fight.’
Key clients
- 70 BMW/MINI dealerships
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Britvic plc
- Diageo
- KEMET Electronics Corporation
- FTSE 100 multinational company manufacturing and selling cigarettes, tobacco and other nicotine products
- German medical and pharmaceutical device company
- Weyerhaeuser Company
- tRIIO
- A supplier of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles
Work highlights
- Advising BMW/MINI dealerships in the defence of potential claims being brought on behalf of over 44,000 potential customers.
- Acting for KEMET Electronics Corporation as defendant in a multi-million pound claim that has been issued in the Technology and Construction Court (London) by multiple entities in the ZF Group.
- Acting for GSK in their defence of over 100 claims brought under a Group Litigation Order.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Cécile Burgess