US firm WilmerHale bolsters its London intellectual property litigation practice with two new partners
Justin Watts and Matthew Shade have joined WilmerHale’s intellectual property (IP) litigation practice, working in the London office.
Justin was previously a partner and head of the UK IP litigation practice, and Matthew a senior associate, at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer. Justin is experienced in international disputes including competition matters. Matthew is a former patent examiner in the European Patent Office.
Susan Murley, co-managing partner of WilmerHale, said: ‘Justin and Matthew are an impressive duo who will substantially strengthen our international patent litigation capabilities. Their experience with high-stakes IP litigation work and ability to manage complex international patent disputes will benefit our life sciences and tech clients alike.’
WilmerHale’s IP litigation practice comprises more than 100 lawyers and technology specialists with scientific or technical degrees. Before he became a lawyer, Justin worked in satellite communications engineering.
