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Life Sciences: Transactional - UK-wide

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Linklaters has a highly regarded transactional practice supported by magisterial knowledge of IP law in the context of life sciences. The firm is also highlighted for the quality of its patent litigation offering. A magic circle firm with the resources to handle the most complex and multi-jurisdictional deals and disputes, the team acts for drug and therapeutics innovators, hi-tech giants and financial institutions investing in the sector.

Work Highlights

  • Linklaters advised Thermo Fisher Scientific on its acquisition of The Binding Site Group, a Birmingham-based company focused on diagnostic tools for the detection and monitoring of cancers. 

Strengths

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Linklaters are a true pleasure to work with. The team is always available and willing to go the extra mile.

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The Linklaters team are excellent, resilient and creative on matters with complex regulatory, commercial and patent law contexts and multiple jurisdictions, which they deal with seamlessly.

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All matters at Linklaters are handled with utmost expertise, deep knowledge of the sector and market and a practical approach to finding solutions to complex structuring and supply chain issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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Ian Karet
3
Band 3

Ian Karet is as comfortable in his element in complex patent and trade mark disputes as he is negotiating significant corporate deals in the sector. He is also recognised for his handling of commercial contracts disputes.

Ian is very strategic and a very thoughtful solicitor.

Ian is a leading light in the IP bar, stellar in judgement and litigation savviness.

Ian always looks at issues from alternative perspectives and says the unsayable, while backing up his opinion with facts and evidence. You always get an honest opinion that you can trust.

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Yohan Liyanage
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Yohan Liyanage
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Band 3
Yohan Liyanage has considerable experience advising clients on high-value transactions, especially as it relates to intellectual property matters.

Yohan is technically brilliant and incredibly smart.

Yohan is highly regarded in transactional Life Sciences.

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Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation
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Ian Karet
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Yohan Liyanage
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Yohan Liyanage
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Band 3
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