
The practice group at Ropes & Gray LLP routinely handles antitrust, securities, IP, and life sciences-related appeals. Washington, D.C-based practice lead Douglas Hallward-Driemeier draws on experience arguing 19 times before the U.S. Supreme Court and before every federal circuit court of appeals. In a recent highlight, Hallward-Driemeier was retained to represent MOAC Mall Holdings LLC in connection with ongoing litigation regarding the assignment of a lease for an anchor mall space in the Sears bankruptcy. Silicon Valley and San Francisco-based James Batchelder is an additional key contact for IP appeals.
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Douglas Hallward-Driemeier
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James Batchelder