GLS Capital
Fielding ‘an extremely talented team with tremendous depth’, GLS Capital is focused on complex commercial litigation, arbitration, patent infringement and life sciences disputes. The business is particularly active in intellectual property and pharmaceutical-related litigation, while also undertaking portfolio transactions with companies and law firms. Key figures at the firm include co-founder and CIO Adam Gill, praised by clients for his ’immaculate problem-solving skills’; David Spiegel, co-founder and CEO; Jeffery Lula, a managing director who draws praise for his ‘perfect balance of smarts, practicality and pragmatism’; and managing director Joel Merkin, who ’does a great job of balancing the big picture with the nitty gritty details.’
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Testimonials
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- They are very smart, talented people. They used to practice the same law I practice, so it makes them easy to work with as funders.
- Adam Gill, Joel Merken, and Hannah Sadley are very smart, talented individuals. They used to practice the same law I practice, so it makes them easy to work with as funders.
Key clients
- Asus
- Omni Bridgeway
Work highlights
GLS Capital’s formation of Celerity IP in 2021 enabled a groundbreaking financing and monetization program for ASUS and Innovative Sonic’s extensive 3G/4G/5G standard-essential patent portfolios—spanning 2,600+ patents—through which Celerity negotiated with 30+ global technology companies, secured multiple nine-figure licenses, initiated litigation against several major industry players, and ultimately achieved favorable resolutions against Samsung, Lenovo, Sony, LG and others.