Why come to us
Environmental litigation claims alleging injury from electromagnetic fields, asbestos, agro-chemicals, pollution or toxic mould are increasing and have been receiving considerable media attention. Building on our group action and product liability expertise, our environmental litigation lawyers advise companies and manufacturers who are threatened with prosecution or civil claims.
How we can help
We help clients investigate issues of environmental liability and causation. As science and technology advances, it is all too easy to allege that non-specific symptoms and illnesses are attributable to a new product. We are skilled at examining what is and is not an attributable side effect of a product and advising on the legal consequences. The risks associated with some substances may be well established, such as asbestos. In such cases, we advise companies and their insurers on their options so that they are able to take quick and effective decisions.
What we've done
Our environmental litigation lawyers have built up knowledge of many different industry sectors where environmental exposure to hazards has been alleged.We have successfully defended agro-chemical manufacturers in group actions. We have advised the mobile phone industry. We have represented water companies faced with personal injury claims arising from alleged pollution. We have acted for mining companies where it has been alleged that their employees had suffered ill effects from radiation exposure. We have long led the way in terms of our asbestos liability expertise and are now doing the same in the area of toxic mould.
Who to contact:
Alison McAdams
020 7293 4450
amcadams@dac.co.uk
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Asbestos liability
Group actions
Environmental law
Product liability
Health and safety
