England - London • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Boult Wade Tennant LLP
Operating offices across the UK, Germany, and Spain, Boult Wade Tennant LLP is well-placed to advise on pan-European mandates, evidenced by one client praising it is ‘a go-to firm in Europe’. In particular, the team is noted for its expertise in infringement and validity advice. London-based Tessa Bucks helms the firm’s engineering and designs practice, while Nina White chairs the biotechnology and life science department, working with a diverse client roster which includes SMEs and university start-ups. Adrian Hayes leads the chemical and materials group from Reading; both he and Rohan Setna (based in London) frequently appear in opposition and appeal proceedings before the EPO. Oliver Rutt, also in London, is another key name in this area, as is Jonathan Palmer, who heads up the high-tech and electrical group.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Neil Thomson and Daniel Weston are very easy to deal with; responsive, informal, down to earth, don't waste time, and succinct advice.'
- 'Rohan Setna is very strong on oppositions and needs minimum verbal direction from us as the client to perform very strongly.'
- 'Matthew Spencer is a skilled patent attorney with a very good technical understanding of the antibody field. He consistently provides insightful advice and takes into account the business context.'
- 'What I really like about the Boult team is their proactive approach. I know that these individuals will never take any action for granted. They will voice their expert opinion in order to maximise the breadth of the IP while being extra sensitive with costs, especially with start-ups.'
- 'Matthew Spencer has superb understanding and provides excellent advice regarding complex pharmaceutical patent situations.'
- 'A consistent, constant team which has been in place for years which knows each other's strengths well and knows our business very well. The team has been instrumental in helping us focus on the strategic development of our IP roadmap.'
- 'Compared to other firms, BWT sets itself apart through a forward-thinking mindset, embracing new technology and fostering a culture of collaboration that promotes constant improvement and client satisfaction.'
- 'Boult is a go-to firm in Europe. The Boult team is super professional and honest. Its a true pleasure to work with them.'
Key clients
- Abcam Plc
- Arecor Therapeutics
- Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V.
- Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation
- Paragraf Limited
- United Kingdom Research and Innovation, STFC at the Rutherford Appleton and Daresbury laboratories
- 52 North Health
- Caterpillar Inc.
- Iceotope Group Limited
- Move.AI
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nina White, Tessa Bucks, Oliver Rutt, Jonathan Palmer