England - London • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)

Arnold & Porter

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Arnold & Porter’s expertise centres on patent litigation, noted for their work in handling long-standing mandates in the life sciences sector. Beatriz San Martin helms the practice, enhancing the practice with her vast experience in the life sciences field alongside an ability to handle various technologies. Ewan Townsend counts various biotechnology and pharma companies in his client roster, while associate Shishu Chen routinely advises clients on enforcing and defending patents.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Skilled and professional and very good communication skills.'
  • 'Beatriz San Martin is very skilled at leading a litigation team and has both a great eye for the detail and also the bigger commercial picture. She is extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.'
  • 'The IP team at Arnold & Porter are just excellent; fully thought out advice which clients can rely on.'
  • 'Beatriz San Martin is truly exceptional in the IP field. Her technical background places her in a unique position to advise life science clients. Her breadth and depths her indispensable to clients seeking solution in relation to IP disputes.'
  • 'A growing, agile team, who are capable across the spectrum of IP work. The team has a deep level of knowledge, particularly in the life sciences area. They are collaborative and innovative in the way they work, putting together the right group for each project.'
  • 'Beatriz San Martin is responsive and creative. She has in depth knowledge of all IP rights, enabling her to work on almost any project that comes her way. Her life science sector specific knowledge is second to none.'
  • 'Deep level of technical and legal expertise.'
  • 'I work with Beatriz San Martin and I value her opinion deeply, as she is exceptionally bright and talented beyond her day-to-day activities.'

Key clients

  • Basketligaen (Danish Basketball League)
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina Football Federation
  • Federatiei Romane de Folei (Romanian Volleyball Federation)
  • IMG Data Limited
  • Pfizer
  • Sanofi
  • Touchlight
  • AstraZeneca

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Beatriz San Martin

Other key lawyers

Ewan Townsend, Shishu Chen