Ms Laura Scott > William Fry LLP > Dublin, Ireland > Lawyer Profile

William Fry LLP has an evenly balanced practice with strength in both healthcare and life sciences. It remains active in clinical, professional and product liability claims before all courts, along with patent litigation and product liability disputes in the pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device sectors. It has an established team in the life sciences regulatory sphere and an outstanding record in life sciences M&A (including headline cross-border transactions) and commercial work. Laura Scott  heads the life sciences team and is a leader in patent disputes, with Charleen O’Keeffe and Colette Brady also having extensive experience in the area. Margaret Muldowney  and Fiona Barry are experienced figures in clinical negligence and Mary Cooney is noted for product liability cases.

Regularly dealing with all aspects of the creation, maintenance, and enforcement of IP rights and advising on strategy and protection, William Fry LLP is highly regarded for its breadth of expertise. The team’s clients include companies in the agriculture, media, pharmaceutical, and technology industries. Leo Moore, who regularly offers advice on trademark issues, along with trademark portfolio management and brand protection strategies, co-heads the practice with Laura Scott, who brings broad litigation expertise, offering strategic counsel on patent issues for clients before courts. Charleen O’Keeffe is another key contact.