Allen & Overy adds partner in London

Law firm Allen & Overy has expanded its intellectual property group by hiring Marc Döring.

Döring joins from law firm Simmons & Simmons, where he also worked as a partner and head of the firm’s IP group.

He has experience in patent litigation and has represented clients in the high-technology and biotechnology industries.

Döring is based in the firm’s London office.

Nicola Dagg, partner at the firm’s international IP practice, said: “Marc is a renowned and formidable IP litigator who brings the skills and experience that will complement our existing team and help us to exploit new opportunities down the line.”