WilmerHale boosts IP practice with two Freshfields partners
WilmerHale has announced the appointment of two partners to its London office.
Dr Justin Watts, a patent litigator, joins from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer where he was a partner for 15 years and headed the firm’s UK IP litigation practice.
He focuses his practice on complex, multinational disputes.
Dr Matthew Slade focuses his practice on multijurisdictional patent cases and has served as a patent examiner in the European Patent Office.
He also joins from Freshfields, where he worked as a lawyer for ten years.
The lawyers focus their practice on a range of technologies, including cell phones, pharmaceutical products, semiconductors and aero engines.
“Justin and Matthew are an impressive duo who will substantially strengthen our international patent litigation capabilities,” said Susan Murley, co-managing partner of WilmerHale.
Mark Selwyn, co-chair of WilmerHale’s IP litigation practice, added: “It is with great pride that we welcome Justin and Matthew. They bring a superb track record of success and commitment to legal excellence.”
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