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The offering at Haseltine Lake Kempner LLP is well-known for its contentious and non-contentious patents work. Chemistry and life sciences specialist Alex Rogers who is experienced defending clients at opposition hearings, Jason Dainty, high-tech specialist Caroline Day and engineering expert Andrew Dowling are the team’s co-leads. Frances Wilding has noteworthy AI expertise, Munich and London-based James Ward acts for both opponents and patentees at hearings, and Joseph Lenthall advises on IP strategy. Gemma Robin is noteworthy for her high-tech capabilities. Team members work across Bristol and London. 2024 saw the retirement of Richard Kempner in May and the arrival of Catherine Coombes in September, while 2025 changes include the departure of Andrew Flaxman in January and the retirement of Ashley Giles in February.
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Key clients
- Mars
- Astex
Work highlights
Entrusted by Mars to look after a large part of their patent portfolio in Europe, including representing them when their cases are opposed by competitor, and the entire portfolio for their pet care division.