Product Liability 2009 - Arnold & Porter LLP

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been amplified and strengthened and now contains rules emanating
from several EU consumer directives including rules on product
liability, unfair contract terms, misleading and comparative
advertising, as well as administrative measures for the better
enforcement of these rules. The Consumer Affairs Act can be seen
to be a declaration of fundamental consumer rights.
Malta is currently discussing the European Commission’s proposed
legislation directed towards making safety requirements more
stringent and strengthening the manufacturer’s and importers
responsibility for the marketing of toys.
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Antonio Depasquale
MA&A Advocates
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35, Zachary Street, Valletta
Malta
Tel: +356 2133 6196
Fax: +356 2133 6027
Email: adepasquale@ma-advocates.com
URL: www.ma-advocates.com
Antonio Depasquale is a Partner in MA&A Advocates and has acted
as legal adviser to several of Malta’s largest corporations, foreign
corporations doing business in Malta, as well as to Ministries and
other governmental authorities. In the field of product liability
Antonio advises clients on strategies that reduce potential exposure
to litigation and in assessing remedies related to product liability.
MA&A Advocates is one of Malta’s leading commercial law firms, advising private and corporate clients as well as
Governments. At MA&A Advocates we are well equipped to ensure that your case is properly evaluated by appropriate
experts in the field. In product liability cases it is often essential that steps be promptly taken to preserve evidence,
document the chain of custody, and have expert witnesses thoroughly evaluate the product and its relationship to the
claims. We have years of experience in successfully handling a wide variety of product liability cases. We also offer
manufacturers resources in the management of product liability litigation. Should you require any further information
we are available to reply to your inquiries.
We can be contacted as follows:
E-Mail: info@ma-advocates.com / Telephone: +356 2133 6196
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