Product Liability: Mainly Defendant
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie's product compliance and risk management specialists advise a broad spectrum of high profile multinational manufacturers, distributors and retailers on all aspects of management of product risk.
They have a dedicated, cross-departmental Product & Operational Risk Practice Group, combining expertise from our Dispute Resolution; Environmental; EU, Competition & Trade; and Commercial Departments amd are one of the few firms in the City which can truly offer clients excellence in each of the three key areas involved in this practice - product liability litigation, product recall and product regulation. This enables them to offer clients a truly holistic offering and be a "one-stop-stop" for all their product liability needs.
They also have one of the largest geographical spread of product liability and regulatory experts in this practice area which allows them to advise clients on critical, multi-jurisdictional product recalls, and act in follow-on litigation. Their geographical spread also puts them in an ideal position to advise clients on product launches and regulatory developments (e.g. arising from Brexit or upcoming reform in response to technological developments, such as AI, and the increasing focus on a circular economy and sustainability).
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie is a global firm that is adept at representing multinational corporations in the full range of product liability work. The firm regularly defends large-scale claims alleging product defects and safety issues, as well as advising on associated reputation and crisis management issues. It also provides advice on regulatory challenges and enforcement actions to manufacturing clients. The team has additional expertise in advising on product safety and labelling issues, and in handling product recalls.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Baker McKenzie has highly skilled professionals who can handle very complex matters."
"Baker McKenzie is great when you need a one-stop shop. It provides advice in a well-structured and clear manner."
"Baker McKenzie has highly skilled professionals who can handle very complex matters."
"Baker McKenzie is great when you need a one-stop shop. It provides advice in a well-structured and clear manner."
Notable Practitioners
Kate Corby acts for a range of clients, including those in the construction, cosmetics and automotive sectors. Her product-focused work includes regulatory and litigious matters.
"Kate has a high level of expertise in this area. She speaks from a position of authority."
"Kate is extremely professional, knowledgeable and responsive."