Chambers Review
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Intellectual Property - Thames Valley
What the Team is Known For
Anderson Law in Wallingford acts for world-leading universities and research institutions, as well as technology and life sciences companies large and small. The firm advises on technology transfer, research and development, and licensing agreements. It has a culture of secondment of junior lawyers which promotes close coordination with, and a deep understanding of, its clients.
Strengths
They have been generous with their time, going above and beyond what they quoted for.
They are very pragmatic and commercial.
Work Highlights
Anderson Law represented CellCentric, a clinical stage biotech company, in the formulation of a collaboration agreement.
Notable practitioners
Mark Anderson is the founding partner at Anderson Law in Wallingford. He is one of the most accomplished technology transfer and licensing lawyers in Europe, and represents venerable research institutions, established life sciences and hi-tech innovators, and promising spin-outs.
He is very good at dealing with legalese and cutting through the complexities of the law and getting to the root of issues.
Lisa Allebone has a strong reputation for her IP work on behalf of universities. She regularly advises on patent licensing and technology transfer agreements.
Paul Maclennan represents clients at the cutting edge of technology, engineering and AI development. He has a background in computer science and is conversant in technology transfer, licence and collaboration agreements of all kinds.
Paul is brilliant.
Stephen Brett is much sought after by research centres, medical charities and foundations, and technology transfer vehicles to handle all manner of IP assignment and licensing arrangements. He is considered a go-to IP practitioner in the medical and research spheres.
Stephen is an excellent lawyer.