Product Liability Law

Competent, reliable, fast—and above all, secure. That is what matters in product liability law, and that is what the experts at Friedrich Graf von Westphalen & Partner stand for.

From contract drafting to product recalls, we support suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors. The foundations for avoiding and resolving potential quality issues are laid as early as the research and development contract stage. We provide preventive advice in connection with supply contracts, general terms and conditions, and quality assurance agreements. In doing so, we take into account not only national requirements, but also the ever-increasing European requirements for manufacturers. Whether toys, medical devices, machinery, equipment, electronics, protective equipment, or questions of electromagnetic compatibility, we provide legal advice on technical law. So that you are on the safe side. We also stand by our clients in “emergencies”: we know the relevant authorities – both nationally and across Europe. And they know us. This makes it easier to quickly and efficiently initiate the necessary measures in the event of product defects, including the management and implementation of worldwide recall campaigns. We also use this expertise to defend against liability claims in the event of damage. Our partners are among the best lawyers in Germany in this field – as others (also) write.

Our main areas of expertise at a glance:

• Product liability and product safety law, including national and European regulations
• Risk assessment and liability prevention, for example through organizational and documentation concepts
• Product complaints, recalls, and crisis management
• Enforcement and defense of liability claims, including serial and large-scale damage cases
• Recourse and supply chain issues between manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors
• Representation before authorities and in court and arbitration proceedings