DLA Piper

Ruth Hoy heads the patents practice at DLA Piper, which has taken on major disputes in the consumer electronics and tech sectors, and acts for a broad client base spanning the life sciences, energy and automotive sectors, among others. The group also assists clients with transactional matters such as commercialisation, licensing, and strategy issues, and a range of disputes, including SEP and FRAND matters, where Deborah Bould is highly recommended. ‘Brilliant tactician’ Rebecca Lawrence focuses on life sciences matters, and Tabitha Norris advises clients on development projects, licensing work, SEPs, and registered designs in innovation-rich sectors.