Squire Patton Boggs is noted both for its national and international presence, with product liability expertise spread across 40 offices globally. The team, which principally concentrates on supply chain issues and disputes, as well as product liability, recall, and general product compliance, is led by Rob Elvin. Elvin heads up the European Environmental, Safety and Health Group at the firm, and is also office managing partner of the firm’s Manchester office, ably supported by Nicola Smith in Birmingham, whose key point of distinction is her food and drink sector expertise. The pair ‘deliver commercially focused and pragmatic advice.’
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‘Nicola Smith and Rob Elvin are highly experienced partners and deliver commercially focused and pragmatic advice. Risk assessment and strategy are key areas of strength. Francesca Puttock is an excellent associate-level resource in this team.’
'Greatly reliable and with an excellent legal understanding of product liability cases, in particular with regard to foodstuff and medical devices.'
'Nicola Smith - long-term experience and excellent legal skills.'
Practice head
Rob Elvin
Other key lawyers
Nicola Smith; Francesca Puttock