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Fiona East

Fiona East

Direct dial: 0132 228 3122
Email: fiona.east@weightmans.com

Admitted in 1982, Fiona has been a partner since 1986 and joined Weightmans in 2011.

Fiona specialises in defendant litigation, in particular, employer's liability, product liability and road traffic accidents. Fiona has experience in defending prosecutions under Health and Safety statutes and under the General Product Safety Regulations.

Fiona regularly gives presentations and seminars on a range of legal developments, in particular in the areas of product liability and consumer rights claims.

Fiona was appointed non-executive Director of Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Trust in 1996.

Notable cases

Pizzey v Ford Motor Company Court of Appeal [1993]