Kate is an associate in our Intellectual Property team, specialising in transactional work and is based in our London office.
Kate is an intellectual property lawyer focusing on advising clients on acquisitions and disposals, joint ventures, collaborations, IP licensing agreements and other IP transactions. She works on the IP aspects of all commercial arrangements and has worked with clients across a wide range of industries, including technology, pharma, life sciences, consumer goods and energy.
Kate also focuses on helping clients shape their commercial IP strategy and protect their valuable brands and products.
Background
Kate has an undergraduate degree in chemistry from the University of Durham, and a research master's degree in organic chemistry and drug discovery from University College London.
Experience & expertise
Selected matters
- EQT and Icon Group on its acquisition of the Pharmaxo Group
- Aquiline Capital Partners on its investment in Isio
- Coca-Cola HBC on its acquisition of Finlandia Vodka
- A retail dining and nightlife company on the licensing of its key brands to an operator of a luxury hotel
- DIF Capital Partners on investment in battery energy storage systems developer Field
- Zydus on its acquisition of UK-based LiqMeds group
- Waverton Investment Management Group on its merger with the London & Capital Group
- A multinational manufacturing company on its ongoing collaboration agreements, and related services agreements
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