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United Kingdom
07 August 2025
Shoosmiths LLP is able to draw on a range of cross-practice expertise to deal with product liability litigation and regulatory issues, ranging from product development and marketing to product concerns and recalls, and associated claims. The team acts for key players in a range of sectors, including automotive, retail, consumer goods and manufacturing. Hayley Saunders heads up the team, which also includes 'commercially astute and very capable litigator' Paul Eccles, who is an insurance specialist, and Stephen Johnstone, who is proficient in regulated product labelling and advertising matters.
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Testimonials
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'As in other areas, the firm punches well above its weight. Hugely knowledgeable with real depth of experience in heavyweight litigation across the board. Commercially astute with tremendous insight and expertise.’
‘Paul Eccles has masses of experience. His personable exterior belies a commercially astute and very capable litigator.'
Key clients
- AmTrust Europe Limited
- Hoover Limited (part of Haier Group)
- Premier Guarantee/AmTrust Europe Ltd
- Chubb Insurance
- HDI Gerling
- Husqvarna Limited
Work highlights
Advising a wide range of well-known companies on their product development (R&D), recalls and regulatory litigation arising out of product issues.
Advising multiple clients on the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, and on the civil and criminal risks arising from the disaster.
Advising a large chemical company on its dispute with DEFRA and the APHA in relation to a well-known brand of chemical, including providing recall advice.
Practice head
Hayley Saunders
Other key lawyers
Paul Eccles; Stephen Johnstone