Keystone Law‘s team, which is noted for the flexibility of its approach, often represents clients, including insurers, in claims for product issues related to international trade and supply chains. The team is unique in its ability to act in product liability arbitration and mediation, as well as advising on related insurance issues due to its close collaboration with the firm’s insurance team. Antony Colman is emblematic of versatility, often representing manufacturers, importers and suppliers in negligence claims with complex related insurance law issues attached. Elaine Chan stands out for representing international clients in multi-jurisdictional disputes.
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Testimonials
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- 'Product liability is a tricky area of law, particularly when there are international elements. Keystones have a radical structure whereby partners have great freedom to choose their style of working and who they collaborate with, which leads to greater flexibility around who they work with and how.'
- 'The team is happy and settled. They have access to great facilities and admin support as and when necessary.'
- 'Elaine Chan has a long and deep knowledge of product liability legal issues. She is also a trained mediator. She is realistic and pragmatic.'
- 'Elaine has niche interest and success in settling cases with China-based enterprises which are challenging when it comes to litigation with Chinese entities .'
Work highlights
Acting for a supplier of cladding products in defending a substantial claim under section 149 of Building Safety Act 2022.
Acting for an importer and supplier of electrical circuit protection equipment which was subject to a major recall.
Acting for a supplier of cladding products in defending a substantial claim under section 149 of Building Safety Act 2022.
Other key lawyers
Elaine Chan; Antony Colman; Jason Kallis