Dr Luke Kempton > Gowling WLG > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Gowling WLG
4 MORE LONDON RIVERSIDE
LONDON
SE1 2AU
England
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Work Department

Intellectual property.

Position

Partner

Career

Trained DLA; qualified 1994; partner Wragge & Co LLP 2008; Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co, partner, 2014.

Memberships

Associate of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA); Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry and Biotechnology Industry.

Education

Abingdon School; Leeds University (1986 BSc; 1990 PhD Biochemistry); College of Law, York (1991 CPE; 1992 LPC).

Leisure

Running, cycling, fly fishing, family.

Lawyer Rankings

West Midlands > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property

‘Leading IP practice’ Gowling WLG’s broad offering covers both transactional and contentious issues, with a predominant emphasis on patents and brands/designs, as well as litigation matters. Its client roster includes businesses in the life sciences, retail and high-tech sectors, to name a few. The practice is spearheaded by the ‘top-notch’ and ‘highly competent’ Kate Swaine, whose expertise involves international brand strategy and the enforcement and management of global IP portfolios. Patrick Duxbury is well regarded for his expertise in the life sciences sector, while Luke Kempton is experienced in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors, engaging in various kinds of deals. Both are recommended for being ‘experienced, skilled and committed’. Legal director Michael Carter bolsters the team with strengths in the automotive sector, especially in regard to licensing.