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Weightmans Casualty Claims Series

Product liability under pressure: navigating new risks and responsibilities

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Tuesday 24 November 2026 | 13:00-14:00 | Zoom

Join Jacqui Bickerton and Karyn Brannigan as they discuss potential legal framework changes, risk management and what these developments mean for businesses and insurers.

Drawing on their experience in product liability, insurance litigation and emerging risks, Karyn and Jacqui will also examine the growing tensions between motor and product liability, including the implications of the Automated Vehicles Act, shifting responsibilities across the supply chain and the challenges of managing future autonomous vehicle claims. Jacqui will also discuss the future of secondary legislation, providing more detail on safety standards and data sharing.

Jacqui BickertonJacqui Bickerton

Bringing deep technical expertise together with a strong market-facing perspective, Jacqui is known for her ability to horizon scan emerging risks and engage with the trends shaping the insurance landscape.

Untitled Design (6)Karyn Brannigan

Karyn heads up the product liability team within Weightmans. She advises in respect of legal, commercial and reputational issues in connection with recalls.

Claims come from a wide variety of sectors but Karyn has specific experience of claims within the retail, food and drink, manufacturing and automotive sectors.

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