Product liability
Penningtons Manches Cooper has extensive knowledge of disputes relating to product liability and all aspects of EU/global regulations affecting product manufacturers and suppliers. This expertise encompasses product safety, restrictions on the display and sale of products, risk management, recalls, advertising, labelling, and ingredients/constituents. We also provide guidance on compliance with evolving regulations.
Commercially minded product liability advice
We represent both domestic and multi-national corporate clients, spanning a wide range of sectors, including some of the most heavily regulated industries such as tobacco, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, telecoms, and construction materials. Through working with such a diverse client base, the team has developed a deep understanding of the specific regulatory landscapes within these sectors, benefitting those clients looking for assistance with unique challenges.
A number of our lawyers have been seconded to the in-house legal departments of large, blue-chip clients. This experience has provided them with first-hand understanding of their needs and the priorities of busy in-house legal teams. Our commercial awareness and insight into the problems faced by such companies are regularly acknowledged and appreciated.
We are particularly skilled in handling the sensitive issues surrounding product recalls. Our approach is designed to minimise the impact on our clients’ business operations and protect their reputation. We understand the importance of managing these situations with discretion and efficiency, which is often critical for maintaining consumer trust and regulatory compliance.
Their legal judgment is great… excellent technical knowledge of the industries they work with.
In addition to our expertise in product recalls, we have significant experience in commercial judicial review. Our lawyers have successfully challenged regulatory measures imposed by national and EU governmental authorities, demonstrating our ability to work within complex legal frameworks and advocate effectively on behalf of our clients. We are committed to protecting their interests and ensuring that regulatory actions are fair and justified.
By combining legal expertise with practical business acumen, our experts deliver solutions to product liability issues that are thorough, commercially viable, and always keep the client’s strategic objectives at the forefront.
How we help our clients
Regulatory compliance, including the development of internal systems and policies
Corrective action/product recall programmes
Risk and crisis management, including reputation management
Product labelling and packaging obligations
Technical and design faults
Defective product claims
Responding to Health and Safety Executive and Trading Standards investigations
What our clients are saying
Penningtons’ team has outstanding knowledge about the product liability practice in the UK… Penningtons’ strength lies in its network with EU law firms which makes it possible to keep pace with rapid developments.
They are all high-calibre lawyers and can draw upon other more experienced lawyers in the fields that they require.
Always available! A large team that can handle a variety of different legal issues.
The real strengths of this team are that they know their areas inside and out and go the extra mile to make sure clients are happy.
Recent work highlights
Power tool manufacturer product safety
Novel food regulations advisory
EU legislation and international standards
Defective car parts liability claim
Product recall for international retailer
Development of product safety policies
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