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Stephen Reese

Stephen Reese

UK 2026

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UK

Practice Areas

Stephen Reese is Co-Chair of the Healthcare & Life Sciences sector group and Co-Head of the Intellectual Property group. He is an experienced IP specialist advising clients on both contentious and non-contentious aspects of intellectual property rights. He advises broadly on strategy and the protection, exploitation and enforcement of intellectual property rights, including patents, trademarks, designs, trade secrets and copyright. He is also a co-lead for our Global Healthcare & Life Sciences sector group.

Stephen has significant experience advising clients within the life sciences, healthcare, technology and FMCG sectors. He also advises on the UK and EU regulatory aspects of pharmaceuticals, biologics and medical devices and their interaction with IP strategy, exploitation and enforcement.

Career

Admitted as a Solicitor in England & Wales 1999

Joined Clifford Chance as a Partner 2016

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Life Sciences: Transactional - UK-wide

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Stephen Reese of Clifford Chance provides tailored advice on IP-driven licensing, financings and corporate transactions. He has experience working on behalf of corporates, non-profits and public sector organisations.

Strengths

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  • Stephen is highly regarded and very knowledgeable.

    Life Sciences: TransactionalChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Stephen is super-responsive, detail-oriented and focused on commercial solutions.

    Life Sciences: TransactionalChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Stephen is just brilliant.

    Life Sciences: TransactionalChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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