We have extensive experience defending large manufacturing corporations, pharmaceutical companies and others who are faced with large claims concerning their products, brought by individuals and classes. The firm also advises on product recall and insurance arising from product defects.
Our product liability lawyers are recognised for their ability to combine rigorous analysis with astute judgment, giving clients a competitive edge.
Product claims, particularly class actions, require specialist skills. There are often reputational issues for the company involved if the matter relates to a landmark product or one that holds a large share of the market. These issues need to be managed, sometimes with the assistance of media advisors. Class actions raise difficult legal issues about the pre-requisites for a representative action which need to be considered separately from the merits of the product claim itself.
As well, there is a need to digest and analyse difficult medical and scientific evidence. The legal team needs to manage the various legal issues and consider the strategic and tactical options for defending the claims.
Our team recognises that successfully defending class actions requires particular skills and resources to deal with vast quantities of information, and often litigation both by individuals and the class, in more than one jurisdiction. The firm’s experience in managing multi-party litigation means it can successfully resolve the legal issues of a particular matter through of mixture of expertise and technology.
“Mallesons remains at the top of the tree, owing to the strength of its individuals and the sheer quality of instructions it wins.”
Chambers Global Guide 2006-2007