Kirkland Expands Product Liability and Mass Tort Litigation Practice with Addition of Burt Snell

Kirkland & Ellis announced today that product liability and mass tort litigator Nils B. (Burt) Snell has joined the Firm as a partner.

“Burt brings exceptional depth and experience to our market-leading litigation practice,” said Andrew Kassof, a member of Kirkland’s Executive Committee. “His addition marks an important step in building out our best-in-class product liability and mass tort capabilities, especially on the international and regulatory side, while also supporting the continued growth of our Philadelphia office.”

Mr. Snell represents pharmaceutical and medical device companies in complex product liability matters, often involving international laws and regulations. His practice includes defending corporations in federal multidistrict and state court coordinated litigation, with particular experience in regulatory, medical and scientific issues and working with and defending high-level corporate personnel. He is an industry leader in coordinating and overseeing cases and investigations in international jurisdictions and has extensive experience counseling clients in their response to foreign governments, notified bodies, other third parties and the media. Mr. Snell also has substantial experience assisting companies in all aspects of the regulatory process and in clinical trials.

“We are thrilled to welcome Burt to our growing team in Philly,” said litigation partner Alli Brown. “He is an outstanding lawyer who brings decades of valuable regulatory, compliance and trial experience that will immediately benefit our clients.”

Prior to joining Kirkland, Mr. Snell practiced at Butler Snow LLP and Dechert LLP.

“Kirkland’s reputation for excellence and its strong commitment to expanding this important area of practice make it the ideal place for the next chapter in my career,” said Mr. Snell. “I’m excited to contribute to its continued success and growth.”