LAWYER PROFILE

Steven Baldwin

UK 2026

Kirkland & Ellis International LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation

London (Firms)

4 years ranked

Contributions and articles

1 Global Practice Guides

About

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Practice Areas

Steven Baldwin is a partner in Kirkland’s IP Litigation team in London with significant experience representing clients in patent, life sciences regulatory, copyright, trademark and trade secrets matters. His practice focuses primarily on complex cross-border telecommunications (SEP/FRAND) and life sciences patent disputes and former employee trade secrets cases. Steven has developed a particular interest in, and deep knowledge of, the law governing supplementary protection certificates and is recognised as a thought leader and regular writer, speaker and commentator on the topic.

Steven’s case experience covers a broad range of technical fields including 3GPP, 3GPP2, DMR, TETRA and other wireless (standardised and non-standardised) mobile telecommunications technologies, organic chemistry, antibody biologics, biological product development and screening platforms, formulation science, next generation cancer treatments, and e-cigarette/vaping technologies.

Steven also has significant non-contentious IP experience including billion-dollar IP portfolio purchases, global strategic IP portfolio strategies, and business-critical licensing deals, as well as advising on image rights, sponsorship and global celebrity advertising campaigns for world-renowned soccer clubs and automotive clients.

Career

2018 to present Kirkland & Ellis International LLP; 2010-2018 Allen & Overy LLP

Professional Memberships

The Law Society of England & Wales; AIPPI: International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation - London (Firms)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Steven Baldwin is recognised for his patent litigation practice, which spans hi-tech and life sciences disputes. His expertise in standard-essential patent and FRAND issues is regularly sought after by high-profile clients.

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Strengths

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One of the best young partners for patent litigation.
Intellectual Property: Patent LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
He is a very brilliant mind and a very good litigator; a very clever guy.
Intellectual Property: Patent LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Steven Baldwin is very good on FRAND and the industry. He is also very easy to work with; he gives clear, no-nonsense advice.
Intellectual Property: Patent LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Steven Baldwin is very sophisticated in the everyday work and knows all the details. He is also timely in his responses and we can rely on him anytime.
Intellectual Property: Patent LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Steven Baldwin is cognisant of client needs and very strategic.
Intellectual Property: Patent LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession