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What we say about the firm's legal practice in London
TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Within Brand management, Rouse Legal is a second tier firm,
Rouse Legal’s consumer brands team, led by Karen Fong and Stuart Adams, advises brand owners and consultants, notably Wolff Olins. ‘Responsive, committed and a pleasure to work with’, it manages multi-jurisdictional trade mark portfolios for BP, Fred Perry and Mascolo (Toni & Guy, Essensuals). Contentious work included successfully representing Diageo in the Vodkat case. Consultant Tony Willoughby ‘gives clear, strategic advice with authority’.
Within Intellectual property, Rouse Legal is a third tier firm,
Led by Karen Fong, Rouse Legal’s ‘energetic young team’ is representing The Scotch Whisky Association in a passing-off action, and Diageo in the VODKAT case. It is particularly rated for its ‘superb analytical skills’. Diana Sternfeld heads the life sciences group, which includes patent litigator Richard Willoughby. Arty Rajendra is ‘responsive, commercial and a pleasure to deal with’, and together with Jeremy Newman acts for Nokia and Sony Ericsson. Luke Minford transferred to London from Rouse in China.
Within Overview,
Key IP hires included Phil Sherrell moving from Eversheds LLP to market leader Bird & Bird; and Howrey LLP’s Mark Hodgson joining Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP. Reynolds Porter Chamberlain LLP’s team was boosted by the arrival of Clive Thorne from Arnold & Porter (UK) LLP; CMS Cameron McKenna LLP hired Fasken Martineau LLP’s Jeremy Morton; and Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge UK LLP recruited Ben Goodger, former head of Rouse Legal’s global IP commercialisation group.
Within Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, tier 4
Rouse Legal’s ‘energetic young team’ is led by Diana Sternfeld, and is commended for its ‘good analytical skills’. Patent litigator Richard Willoughby joined from Howrey LLP. Chris Aikens is also singled out for praise. Key clients include GSK, Merck, Medeva and BTG.
What we say worldwide
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United Arab Emirates
Offices in Dubai
China
Offices in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Beijing, and Beijing
Hong Kong
Offices in Hong Kong
Indonesia
Offices in Jakarta
London
Offices in London E14 and London E14
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) : Overview
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) : Brand management
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) : Intellectual property
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) : Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology
Philippines
Offices in Manila and Metro Manila
South East
Thailand
Offices in Bangkok
Vietnam
Offices in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Hanoi