Squire Patton Boggs‘ fields a ’reliable team with excellent competence‘, which handles civil claims, risk management, product compliance and product recalls, in addition to supply chain disputes arising from product liability issues. Rob Elvin heads up the team, bringing a wealth of experience in multi-jurisdictional product recalls. Nicola Smith and Dave Gordon are also key team members, providing expertise in the food and drink, cosmetics and medical devices sectors, and the chemical sector respectively.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Reliable team with excellent competence.’
  • ‘Nicola Smith has broad knowledge and long-term experience which makes her an extremely reliable choice.’

  • ‘The firm covers a wide range of practice areas so can engage on many levels.'

  • ‘Able to quickly get to the root of the issue and make practical and cost-effective recommendations on how to proceed.’

Key clients

  • Pets At Home
  • ZF Friedrichshafen
  • Kobayashi
  • Nichols Plc/Vimto
  • Brush
  • Gate Group
  • International Packaging Products company
  • Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company
  • Starco
  • American Greetings/Clinton’s Cards

Work highlights

  • Advising ZF Friedrichshafen on a wide range of chemical regulatory matters relating to the ECHA proposed restriction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and its effect on ZF’s activities in the EU.
  • Provided cross-border advice to a healthcare technology company on potential obligations for notification, product withdrawal and recall in respect of an assistive technology product in the healthcare market.
  • Advised packaging materials companies on a range of matters (including cross-border matters) in relation to the labelling of blood bags, non-compliance with requirements for changing food contact materials, advertising medical devices, regulatory obligations for notification and/or corrective action for third parties.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Rob Elvin

Other key lawyers

Nicola Smith, Dave Gordon