Linklaters

Leveraging its status as an international law firm, Linklaters services some of the world’s leading companies in technology, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals. The firm regularly handles litigation, infringement proceedings, acquisitions, and IP-related agreements. Lauded by clients for being an expert litigator and outstanding team leader, practice head Pauline Debré is noted for handling complex patent litigation for clients in the healthcare, mobility, and telecommunications sectors. Under her helm is Gaëlle Bourout, who is noted for her in-depth expertise and outstanding drafting skills and is qualified for both the Paris bar and for the European Patent Office. Jean-François Merdignac and Laetitia Nicolazzi are stanchions of the firm’s practice with the ‘dynamic’ Nicolazzi leading on many litigation matters and Merdrignac handling the IP issues that come alongside M&A transactions.