Reynolds Porter Chamberlain boosts London practice

Reynolds Porter Chamberlain LLP has hired Clive Thorne as a partner in London, the firm announced in July.

He joins the firm’s intellectual property, technology and outsourcing group from Arnold & Porter LLP. Thorne previously spent 18 years as a partner at Denton Wilde Spate LLP.

He has over 30 years’ experience acting in IP disputes.

Jeremy Drew, head of the IP, technology and outsourcing group, said: “IP remains a fast-growing area for Reynolds, and Thorne brings a wealth of experience and skills that will help us continue that growth by supporting the needs of our clients, particularly in the patents field.”