Product Liability
Product liability is a key area of risk. Manufacturers, suppliers and distributors can be significantly damaged, both financially and reputationally.

In the most serious cases, faulty products can require multimillion-pound recalls that do real and lasting damage to the reputation of the businesses involved.

The best solutions to problems are often found in the early stages of the process, and we advise on risk, compliance and business management from the start of manufacturing or production. If you need to defend your product, we can clarify your insurance position and then deal with any complaints or claims. Class actions are not unusual this area, due to consumer protection legislation, and we can help you to deal with these too. We can also assist if matters go to the civil or criminal courts, both by advising you and by representing you.

We can also help with environmental concerns, including ways to reduce the environmental impact of your supply chain.

Our expertise includes:

Product recalls
Governmental investigations
Insurance cover
Claims for damages
Environmental concerns
Environmentally-friendly supply chain management
Claims in civil court
Claims in criminal court

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19 April 2023

The power of publicity and the Wagatha Christie trade mark

Contributor: Carly Duckett

As a company reportedly associated with Rebekah Vardy trademarks the phrase 'Wagatha Christie', Carly Duckett reminds us that you don’t need to be the first person to use a particular name or phrase to successfully register a trade mark.