Powell Gilbert LLP

Powell Gilbert LLP’s patent team, which includes a number of UPC representatives, works across offices in London and Dublin, acting for an impressive client roster operating in the patent-heavy sectors of life sciences, biotech, medical tech, and more. Veteran patent litigation expert Penny Gilbert leads the team alongside Simon Ayrton, a key figure in FRAND disputes who also advises clients on strategy and parallel proceedings. Zoë Butler is experienced in handling multijurisdictional disputes and technology transfer cases, and Bethan Hopewell and Joel Coles specialise in life sciences work. Siddharth Kusumakar leverages a technical background in immunology to represent clients before various courts, and Ari Laakkonen focuses on disputes and licensing in the electronics, IT, and telecoms spaces. Further key names include versatile litigators Tom Oliver and Alex Wilson, life sciences-oriented Tess Waldron, Tim Whitfield, whose broad remit includes various international contentious patent matters, and Rajvinder Jagdev, a key contact for TMT clients. Bryce Matthewson’s caseload comprises medical devices and pharma-related proceedings, barrister Callum Beamish-Lacey handles damages inquiries, and Claire Robinson is well-versed in tech disputes. FRAND litigator Richard Fawcett’s knowledge spans microelectronics, engineering, and nanoscience, and Daniel Down is another main player in the practice, along with Pete Damerell.