With a reputation for driving results and strategy across multiple states and jurisdictions, Mayer Brown International LLP excels in handling high-profile product liability cases for both pharmaceutical and medical device companies. Based in New York, Henninger Bullock has forged an excellent reputation in the space and continues to represent GSK in innovator liability claims. Although he is been a bit more active of late on high-profile toxic tort matters, Chicago-based litigator Michael Olsen ‘s varied trial practice also regularly sees him handling cases in the life sciences sphere, where he is noted for his ’clarity of thought and persuasive arguments’. Daniel Ring , who is also based in Chicago, co-heads the team alongside Bullock and Olsen, and is noted for his comprehensive coverage in the space which includes representation on complex civil class actions and state and local government investigations and litigation.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Michael Olsen is an excellent trial lawyer who displays a clarity of thought and persuasive arguments in the courtroom.'

Key clients

  • Endo Pharmaceuticals
  • Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
  • GlaxoSmithKline

Work highlights

  • Represented GlaxoSmithKline in defending numerous cases both pre- and post-suit surrounding the expansive tort theory of innovator liability.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Henninger Bullock, Michael Olsen, Daniel Ring

Other key lawyers

Gina Jordt