Arnold & Porter provides ‘top quality advice’. Under the superb leadership of Henry Clinton-Davis, the team has particular expertise in the pharma space. It acts for many of the world’s leading pharma and medical device companies. The group has additionally been busy advising on a range of significant pan-European and global projects, and has considerable strength in advising on the employment aspects of cross-border investigations.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Henry Clinton-Davis is an excellent partner. His input is always constructive, creative and challenging in the best possible way - and ensures that the advice given to clients is the best it can possibly be.' 

  • ‘Henry Clinton-Davis, Peter Collins, and Rosine Dawson are all key names. Henry in particular tells it as it is, which clients like.’

  • ‘Henry is pragmatic, doesn't need to know unnecessary background detail before providing practical advice. Henry understands our business, our risk appetite and provides appropriate advice which may seem like a given, but it is not!'

  • 'We enjoy Henry's personal approach, he is very hands-on with matters and can be available for a quick call at short notice.’

  • ‘Henry Clinton-Davis has again proven that he quickly understands the situation, understands our needs and objectives and comes up with a practical solution.'

  • ‘Henry is an excellent lawyer. He is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced, provides practical advice, and makes himself available on short-notice.'

  • ‘Henry Clinton-Davis is extremely practical and commercial, with a deep knowledge of employment law. He operates like a business partner and takes the time to understand what you are trying to achieve.' 

  • ‘Very knowledgeable and service-minded. Solution orientated, strong legal skills, knows market practice very well. Henry Clinton-Davis is recommended.’

Key clients

  • ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS LIMITED
  • TELUS AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER GOODS LTD
  • COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
  • SKILLSOFT UK LIMITED
  • VENTURETHREE LIMITED
  • CONSORTIUM ADVISING FUNDERS OF CINEWORLD
  • DON’T WASTE LIMITED
  • ARGENTA SYNDICATE MANAGEMENT LIMITED
  • HIGHRADIUS LIMITED
  • IMPRIVATA, INC.
  • GK APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED
  • IPROOV LIMITED
  • INHIVE GLOBAL

Work highlights

  • Acting as go to employment counsel for pharma giant, Roche Diagnostics – where it successfully replaced a larger UK law firm as their representatives.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Henry Clinton-Davis

Other key lawyers

Rosine Dawson, Peter Collins