The product liability & mass torts group at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP frequently defends corporate clients in high-stakes litigation, representing major companies in pharmaceuticals, energy, and consumer goods. The firm handles mass torts, multidistrict litigation, and complex product liability cases, notably recently defending GSK in the Zantac litigation, Bayer in PCB lawsuits, and ExxonMobil in climate change-related claims. LA based practice co-chair Kimberly Branscome is a leading trial lawyer, known for guiding corporate giants through bet-the-company litigation and securing key defense victories for Johnson & Johnson and Bayer. Practice co-chair Yahonnes Cleary often handles billion-dollar trials with a particular specialty in regulatory defense cases. Another recent addition to the team, Jonathan Tam specializes in mass torts and product liability defense for pharmaceutical and medical device companies. All lawyers are in New York.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
- Profile
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The tremendous breath of experience of the partners, their problem solving approach and, at the most senior partner level, the strategic high level trusted advisor input that sits on top of the pure legal issues. Great client service and act as true partners in terms of the relationship with their clients.’
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Kim Branscome; Yahonnes Cleary
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Tam