Katie Chandler recognised in The Lawyer's Hot 100 2024

Katie Chandler, Partner and Head of our UK Product Liability and Safety team has been included in this year's Hot 100 list by The Lawyer magazine for her outstanding contributions to our firm and the legal industry.

The annual Hot 100 list celebrates excellence and innovation from across the legal industry and gathers exceptional individuals, renowned for their expertise and impact, who have gone above and beyond and are shaping the legal landscape through their significant contributions.

Katie has been with Taylor Wessing for her entire career and became one of the first female associates to make partner while on maternity leave. Her leadership has played an instrumental role in rapidly building and elevating the profile of our product safety and product liability defence team as one of the key players in the UK market.

Some of Katie's prominent mandates over the past year include overseeing a portfolio of UK consumer claims for a world-leading automotive and technology company, managing UK product liability matters for a global medical devices manufacturer and acting for clients in the automotive sector on the defence of diesel emissions claims.

"It is a fascinating time to be a product liability lawyer," The Lawyer notes, with the law changing and evolving every day because of AI. "Chandler’s team now handles some of the most high-profile complex advisory and contentious matters for well-known tech, automotive, life sciences, consumer, and retail brands."

Commenting on this latest recognition, Katie said: "I'm very pleased to be included in The Lawyer's Hot 100 list alongside so many talented individuals from across our industry. This recognition extends beyond me, reflecting the diligence, enthusiasm and dedication of my exceptionally talented team at Taylor Wessing who regularly guide some of the firm's most innovative clients through complex and challenging product related issues."

Managing Partner Shane Gleghorn added: "Katie is an exceptional lawyer with complete dedication to client service that is underpinned by her deep expertise. This recognition is testament to her commitment to our clients and leading the field in product liability."

View the full Hot 100 2024 list on The Lawyer