Building upon its broader IP practice, Arnold & Porter has recently established a presence in the sphere of trade mark, copyright, and design, drawing on its expertise in operating for international clients to handle various disputes, transactional, and advisory mandates in this space. ‘Outstanding’ life sciences expert Beatriz San Martin spearheads the group with her extensive experience in pan-European litigation. As noted by clients, ’the team’s strengths lie in their consistently accurate legal support and practical approach to addressing legal matters’.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The team at Arnold and Porter, led by Beatriz San Martin, are really excellent. They are great to work with, experts in their field, good communicators and very switched on to the commercial issues that their clients face.’
  • ‘Beatriz San Martin is an excellent litigator. She is very experienced in leading a team and is always calm, on top of the key issues and proactive. She is great to work with and has real business common sense while also being an innovative thinker.’

  • ‘Great global platform for life sciences, with sector and industry knowledge that is second-to-none.’

  • ‘Beatriz San Martin and her colleagues in the regulatory team are excellent in the life sciences sector.’

  • ‘Beatriz San Martin is outstanding, provides insightful thoughts and provides strategic advice.’

  • ‘The team combines deep knowledge with practical application. They are always responsive and thoughtful.’

  • ‘Beatriz San Martin has a significant breadth and depth of knowledge and is able to handle a very wide range of complex matters. She is always available, and provides detailed, strategic advice. She is client-focused and adjusts her advice and style to meet each client's specific needs.’

  • ‘The team's strengths lie in their consistently accurate legal support and practical approach to addressing legal matters. We value the firm's thorough and practical legal approach, which often yields practical solutions to complex legal challenges.’

Key clients

  • Russell & Bromley
  • IMG Data Limited
  • Basketligaen (Danish Basketball League)
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina Football Federation
  • Marmon Holdings
  • Cognizant

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Beatriz San Martin

Other key lawyers

Shama Aktar