Dr. Sebastian Polly

Sebastian Polly specializes in product liability, product safety and product compliance law. He supports clients around the world and is particularly experienced in the automotive, chemicals, consumer goods, electronics and energy industry.

Sebastian has worked with numerous clients on the launch of innovative products. He assesses legal risks, develops preventive liability mitigation strategies and is experienced in dealing with European market entry requirements.

Furthermore, Sebastian has solved a wide range of product crises by coordinating global product safety actions. He provides risk assessments, handles authority notifications and drafts crisis communication. In addition, he coordinates internal product compliance investigations and advises on internal processes. In doing so, he has already assisted clients with millions of products in over 100 jurisdictions.

Sebastian has helped various clients defend product liability claims and solved complex supply chain disputes. He is a litigator with extensive court experience.

Sebastian is also the author of numerous national and international publications. He earned his doctorate with a thesis on German and European product safety law.

Legal 500 recognizes Sebastian as a Leading Lawyer for his outstanding work in product liability. Furthermore, he and his colleagues are ranked Tier 1 by JUVE and Who’s Who Legal.

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