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Life Sciences: Transactional - UK-wide

3
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 Novo Holdings on its estimated USD16.5 billion transformational acquisition of Catalent, a global contract development and manufacturing organisation.

Strengths

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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 experienced, strategic and well thought of.

Marly Didizian
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Marly Didizian
3
Band 3

Marly Didizian offers strong skills in transformational business projects including business carve-outs and integrations.

Marly can find solutions that work for the business and knows the sector inside out. She is a standout commercial lawyer and can advise on tricky transactions, including carve-outs.

Marly is brilliant – very pragmatic, solution-oriented and strong in negotiations. I use her for complex, high-risk matters.

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

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Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation

3
Ian Karet
3
Band 3
Life Sciences: Transactional

Marly Didizian
3
Marly Didizian
3
Band 3
Yohan Liyanage
3
Yohan Liyanage
3
Band 3