UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide
Ranked Individuals
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Pinsent Masons has a sophisticated and successful patent litigation practice that is particularly popular with generics manufacturers. The team has experience in representing clients in parallel proceedings before the European Patent Office and the EU Intellectual Property Office. The group is also engaged in life sciences, advising on licensing, M&A deals and securities offerings.
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Pinsent Masons advised Hikma MENA FZE, an international pharmaceutical group, on its agreement with Takeda Pharmaceuticals International to acquire 17 brands that Hikma had previously licensed from Takeda in the Middle East and North Africa.
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Pinsent Masons provides good cooperation between different teams and good commercial awareness. They have a very strong ability to handle sophisticated matters.
They have a great team – they are easy to deal with, always on time and have solid knowledge.
The team has a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach.
Pinsent Masons provide an exceptional level of service and are willing to go the extra mile on a project. On any project, you can guarantee the team will take a proactive and pragmatic approach.
Work was seamless between Pinsent Masons offices, and they worked very well with law firms in other jurisdictions.
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Allistair is very experienced and very good at focusing on the key issues in fast-paced deals.
He stands out for his commercial vision and industry knowledge.
Charlotte is extremely diligent, proactive and efficient. Her work is excellent.
Charlotte is very experienced, knowledgeable and easy to work with.
Charlotte has a wealth of knowledge of SPCs and label carve-outs. She is proactive in communication and taking a project forward.
Gareth is very good at managing clients and keeping the team together. He has a very wide understanding of the sector.
Gareth Morgan is very good at managing clients and keeping the team together.
Christopher Sharp is a renowned patent litigator who represents notable life sciences companies in patent litigation both in the UK and the EU. He is particularly noted for representations at the EPO and the UK Patents Court.
Christopher remains a very astute legal strategist with a keen eye for the commercial aspects of a case. He is very easy to work with.
Christopher is well respected, insightful and tough as an opponent.
Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation
Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation
Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation
Life Sciences: Regulatory
Life Sciences: Transactional
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