Venner Shipley LLP

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• ‘I have had the opportunity to work with the patents team at Venner Shipley on several matters, and I have consistently been impressed by their ability to combine deep legal expertise with practical, innovative thinking. They are highly responsive, client-focused, and particularly adept at finding pragmatic solutions to complex legal issues.'

• 'Their hands-on, commercially minded approach makes them a valuable partner, especially in high-stakes or cross-border contexts. They are extremely skilled at navigating multi-jurisdictional disputes and coordinating strategy across different legal systems—always with clarity, precision, and strategic foresight.’

• ‘I would especially recommend Dan Byrne. He is a brilliant legal expert with a remarkable ability to think outside the box. Dan's science degree also gives him a solid grasp of technical subject matter, which is a real asset in patent cases. Dan is not only technically excellent, but also a pleasure to work with: thoughtful, approachable, and fully committed to achieving the best possible outcomes.’

• 'Venner Shipley combines UK/EU patent-attorney firepower with in-house litigators under one roof, so the same team can draft, prosecute, oppose, defend and enforce.'

• 'Dan Byrne - exceptional ability to translate complex molecular biology into courtroom-friendly narratives. He is tactically astute. He maps out multiple litigation pathways (UK, UPC, EPO oppositions) and quantifies risk in business terms. Unflappable, collaborative style that keeps cross-functional teams aligned.'

• 'Craig Turner - rare depth in carbohydrate chemistry and glycan-based therapeutics. Drafting is surgically precise yet commercially minded. Supremely responsive.'

• 'Firm covers patent prosecution and litigation. They have deep knowledge about current cases, even if they are not involved actively.'

• 'My contact always gets back to me quickly with precise answers to my questions. I always get helfpul information beyond that.'

• 'Dan Byrne, Partner, Barrister & IP litigator. Exceptional ability to translate complex molecular biology into courtroom-friendly narratives. Tactically astute: maps out multiple litigation pathways (UK, UPC, EPO oppositions) and quantifies risk in business terms.'

Key clients

• AB Agri
• Aristo Pharma GmbH
• Biocon Biologics
• CellmAbs
• Cipla Limited
• Dr Reddy Laboratories
• NatureMetrics
• Geobrugg AG
• Novartis
• Oil States International Inc.
• Robert Bosch GmbH
• SUN Pharma
• Unichem
• Sanofi
• The Procter & Gamble Company
• Zaun Limited
• No Climb Products Limited

Work highlights