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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.
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).
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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.
Freshfields are very responsive, thoughtful and commercially-focused. Lawyers on the team are very intelligent and capable.
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.
The team is extremely strong substantively and very efficient. The coordination among the team is a particular asset when juggling multiple workstreams and issues.
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.
Freshfields are very responsive, thoughtful and commercially-focused. Lawyers on the team are very intelligent and capable.
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.
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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Christopher Stothers is a very busy and very capable practitioner.
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.
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.
Giles is an outstanding practitioner in all respects. He consistently demonstrated remarkable skill in navigating complex legal challenges and advocated passionately on our behalf.
Giles Pratt is great, very creative and always looking for something outside the norm. He's an innovative thinker.
He is extremely dedicated, hardworking and delivers complex projects for his clients in a sophisticated and commercially astute way.
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.
Zofia is an excellent practitioner. Her detailed understanding of IP law and real-world practice, strategic thinking and attention to detail set her apart.