Displaying ‘a detailed understanding of a wide range of highly complex technical matters’ Hogan Lovells International LLP stands out for advising clients, in a notably wide range of sectors, on the environmental impact and sustainability of their products, and regulatory risks associated with product manufacturing, as well as claims related to EU product safety regulations. Matthew Felwick and Valerie Kenyon head up the team, the former of whom is known for cross-border high-profile group actions, a strength of the overall team, and the latter of whom is particularly active in the technology and automotive sectors. The practice offers strength in depth at associate level, including Lara Knight, a qualified barrister who is regularly engaged in the firm’s most high-profile pharmaceutical products and medical devices product liability cases. Elise Martin has a strength in the medical devices sector, while Karishma Paroha is a dual-qualified solicitor and barrister with a broad practice spanning the manufacturers, automotive OEMs, pharmaceutical and medical devices sectors.
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Testimonials
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‘Great team with strong expertise.’
‘Fantastic team, and in particular Lara Knight is a star.’
‘Alongside a detailed focus, there is also good awareness of the wider aspects of a case and coordination between the team to manage priorities.’
‘We are impressed with their confidence and calmness, and their ability to develop the defence position, which is reliant on a detailed understanding of a wide range of highly complex technical matters.'
'The leaders within HL demonstrate a high level of professionalism.'
'The teams understanding of technical matters is unique and its capacity to develop the depth of understanding in a relative short time is impressive.'
Key clients
- BAT
- Ford
- Nike
- NO&T
- Novartis
- Viatris
- Vodafone
- Zimmer Biomet
Work highlights
Advising Nike on product safety and regulatory issues relating to its full range of sporting goods and innovative sports tech products globally.
Advising Vodafone on product safety and regulatory issues relating to the full range of their products.
Advising Zimmer Biomet on its European product liability litigation in relation to NexGen knee replacements.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Elise Martin
Karishma Paroha
Practice head
Matthew Felwick; Valerie Kenyon
Other key lawyers
Elise Martin; Lara Knight; Karishma Paroha