Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Primarily based in the firm's New York and Washington DC offices, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP's practice is accomplished at defending consumer products manufacturers, including those within the pharmaceuticals space, in large-scale mass tort and class actions alleging product liability infractions. The firm is also a key contact for MDLs, often assuming the role as national counsel. The team has continues to represent the Product Liability Advisory Council and the US Chamber of Commerce as amici in appeals involving important class action principles. New York-based Allison Brown has a key reputation in relation to both consumer class actions and product liability matters, and has gained notable dispositive motion victories (including Daubert hearings), as well as at final trial stage, including within the pharmaceuticals space. Washington DC-based team head John Beisner is also recommended.