A&O Shearman
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A&O Shearman specialises in high-stakes pharmaceutical and tech disputes with the team’s area of expertise encompassing preliminary junction proceedings and litigation with mulit-jurisdictional elements. Global IP litigation head Laëtitia Bénard leads the practice and is adept at life sciences enforcement and defending blockbusters against generics. Charles Tuffreau is recommended for UPC litigation, validity challenges and infringement seizures, leveraging engineering expertise for complex tech cases. Elise Romelly is a key contact for pharma litigation and transactional work. David Por left the team in March 2025.
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- ‘Very structured, sound and timely legal advice for a complex patent litigation. The team has worked quickly and also leading other outside counsel input. Even with tight timelines, all workproduct was on point. ’
- ‘Charles Tuffreau and Elise Romelly are excellent lawyers. They listen carefully to their clients and provide clear recommendations.'