ADVANT Altana

Praised by clients for its ability to take on complex matters, the team at ADVANT Altana has a robust patent practice that is able to navigate its clients through M&A, pre-litigation, audits, and contract and agreement negotiation and drafting, as well as memorandums. The firm services clients across a motley of sectors, including life sciences, energy, manufacturing, and electronics. The firm is led by co-head Pierre Lubet, who works at the intersection of IT and IP, advising clients on employee data protection, employee patents, corporate whistle-blowing systems, and company IT policies. Co-head Laura Morelli, in addition to being a seasoned litigator, has refined her skills as mediator, while Jean-Guy de Ruffray is equally adept at handling contentious matters, and has a particular focus on innovation.