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Intellectual Property - London (Firms)

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Freshfields is a magic circle firm with the corporate and commercial power to lead on the weightiest, most sophisticated IP-rich transactions. Its clients include global giants in the fields of finance, life sciences, telecommunications, media and hi-tech. The team has additional strength in patent litigation, particularly disputes concerning medical devices and pharmaceuticals.

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Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields is advising BAE Systems on its strategic business joint venture with Leonardo and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement (JAIEC) to form a new company to deliver the next generation combat aircraft under the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).

Strengths

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  • They are talented lawyers. Their main strengths are their broad knowledge base, ability to identify and drill down on issues and their excellent communication skills.

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  • Freshfields are very responsive, thoughtful and commercially-focused. Lawyers on the team are very intelligent and capable.

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  • For high-value, complex matters with a heavy IP and commercial component, Freshfields's IP group really comes into its own. Very few firms have the resources and expertise to handle matters like that.

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  • The team is extremely strong substantively and very efficient. The coordination among the team is a particular asset when juggling multiple workstreams and issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Christopher Stothers
    Christopher Stothers

    Christopher Stothers

    Christopher Stothers has a broad range of experience assisting life science, healthcare and pharmaceutical companies with the defence and enforcement of their patents. His expertise also extends to engineering and hi-tech litigation.

    • Christopher Stothers is a very busy and very capable practitioner.

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  • Laura Whiting
    Laura Whiting

    Laura Whiting

    Laura Whiting represents clients in a wide array of industries including biotech, automotive, technology and companies operating in the social media space. Her patent litigation practice takes in invalidity, revocation, infringement and FRAND disputes.
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  • Giles Pratt
    Giles Pratt

    Giles Pratt

    Giles Pratt counsels clients on the IP aspects of corporate transactions, on licensing arrangements involving all core rights and on developments in IP-related legislation. He has recently acted for technology companies, consumer goods makers and financial services institutions. He is also advising on AI issues related to IP.

    • Giles Pratt's determination to achieve the best outcome was particularly impressive and we were very glad he was on our side.

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    • Giles is a fantastic lawyer and is always a pleasure to work with. He has supported our projects for several years and has become a very trusted adviser.

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    • Giles is an outstanding practitioner in all respects. He consistently demonstrated remarkable skill in navigating complex legal challenges and advocated passionately on our behalf.

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    • Giles Pratt is great, very creative and always looking for something outside the norm. He's an innovative thinker.

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    • He is extremely dedicated, hardworking and delivers complex projects for his clients in a sophisticated and commercially astute way.

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  • Zofia Aszendorf
    Zofia Aszendorf

    Zofia Aszendorf

    Zofia Aszendorf has a growing transactional IP practice and often assists multinational clients in the technology, aerospace and defence sectors. Recent work includes significant strategic acquisitions and joint ventures.

    • Her responsiveness is incredible. She is able to break down complex matters into much more straightforward explanations.

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    • Zofia is an excellent practitioner. Her detailed understanding of IP law and real-world practice, strategic thinking and attention to detail set her apart.

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