Role: Partner

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Zoë

"extremely knowledgeable and pragmatic."
Legal 5002023
"Zoe Butler is a sensible litigator."
Chambers 2023CEO
"Gives thoughtful, timely and insightful advice… are consummate professionals, are always willing to listen and consider the opinions of others, and are a pleasure to work with."
IAM Patent 10002022
".. is a highly accomplished IP litigator, who is sought after by pharmaceutical and biotech companies for her experience and expertise with patent litigation before EU and UK courts"
WWL2022
"a strong partner with a high profile for life sciences"
JUVE2022
"a distinguished advocate, held in high esteem for her wealth of experience representing pharmaceutical and biotech clients in patent disputes."
WWL2022
"Zoë Butler has a razor-sharp mind. She is knowledgeable, adaptable, and friendly."
Chambers and Partners UK2022
"Zoë Butler is a brilliant team leader and superb with clients ‘exceptional in the TMT area…acted for some of the largest players in this sector."
Legal 5002022
"…creative thinker with a strong understanding of a complicated and fluid area of law. The combination of her business mindset, legal fundamentals and creative thinking result in high- quality, focused counsel"
IAM Patent 10002022
"She is thorough, thoughtful and organised"
Chambers and Partners2021
"Zoë is great - an incredibly thoughtful lawyer"
Chambers and Partners2021
"Zoë Butler is superb at leading and co-ordinating teams on the largest of cases. She is absolutely unflappable even in the most difficult situations, and brings integrity and honesty which clients really value"
Legal 5002021
"strong partner with a high profile in the pharma and biotech markets"
JUVE Patents2020
"immensely talented” and “really knows her stuff"
Who's Who Legal, Patents2020
"Professional, organised, calculated, and strategic, [she is] always mindful of business interests and are exactly what you’d want in outside counsel"
IAM 1000: The World's Leading Patent Practitioners2020
"She is very impressive – she produces great, high-quality work and is really responsive"
Chambers and Partners2023
"really hard-working, very good with clients and a very good strategist"
Chambers and Partners 2019
"fantastic IP litigator with a strong technical background"
IAM 1000: The Worlds Leading Patent Practitioners2019
With an established multi-jurisdictional practice, Zoë Butler is praised for her “impressive organisational skills and attention to detail”
WWL2023
"Zoë is a technically excellent lawyer wit great knowledge and experience of patent litigation"
WWL2023
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Alex

"A brilliant strategist who thinks outside the box"
JUVE2022
"Is renowned for his impressive expertise in multi-jurisdictional patent litigation."
WWL2022
"A seasoned patent litigator, Alex Wilson is commercial and unflappable."
Chambers and Partners UK 2022
"Exceptional in the TMT area…acted for some of the largest players in this sector."
Legal 5002022
"Outstanding lawyer with excellent strategic skills"
JUVE2021
"He is a very knowledgeable and strategic lawyer. He knows the law but keeps in mind how to achieve the client's particular goal"
Chambers and Partners2021
"Brimming with tact and good judgement"
IAM 1000: The World's Leading Patent Practitioners 2020
"A standout practitioner who wins generous praise for his wide-ranging expertise"
Who's Who Legal, Patents2020
"Brilliant strategic mind, who can always see the broader view of things"
JUVE Patent2020
"He is fantastic: easy to work with and has a good strategic mind"
Chambers and Partners2020
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Tim

"Tim is incredibly calm and collected under intense pressures – there is no drama, just a steely resolve"
IAM Patent 10002022
"Tim has extraordinary attention to detail. As far as I can tell nothing escapes him and we have often been two steps ahead of our well-represented opponents. Tim has deftly avoided or managed issues very effectively, and on the flip side he has tied opponents in knots and forced missteps, all to our commercial advantage."
IAM Patent 2022
"technically brilliant with life sciences and picks things up incredibly quickly. He never loses sight of the commercial goals of his client and is lauded for his strong legal and communication skills."
WWL2022
"Incredibly calm and collected under pressure, he never loses sight of clients’ commercial objectives. Tim looks 10 steps ahead and manages large teams effectively while keeping on top of the details and regularly making insightful observations."
IAM Patent 1000 2022
"Tim Whitfield, one of the younger, but already very experienced partners is very knowledgeable in all issues of patent litigation."
Legal 5002022
"litigator par excellence, very impressive in court"
JUVE2021
"Tim is an outstanding lawyer. He has cutting-edge knowledge and application of the law, is always on top of the detail and, critically, always plans to be a step ahead of our opponents. He is a genius, dynamic and really hard-working"
Chambers and Partners2021
John DoeCEO
"an excellent understanding of the pharmaceuticals sector and has delivered excellent results for his clients in a series of cases in which I have been involved. He has a good instinct for when to fight and when to talk"
Legal 5002021
"strong scientific understanding and excellent patent skills"
IAM 1000: The World's Leading Patent Practitioners2020
"Tim's attention to detail, legal and factual, as well as his forward thinking allow him to stay two steps ahead of opponents"
WWL2023
"Tim's attention to detail, legal and factual, as well as his forward thinking allow him to stay two steps ahead of opponents"
WWL2023
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Siddharth

"thinks strategically and knows the important points to push and those to keep in reserve – He is unflappable, dependable and gives sound legal advice that helps to advance our business needs"
IAM Patent 10002022
"…an expert in managing multi-jurisdictional patent litigation in the pharmaceutical field and has twice acted successfully before the Supreme Court"
IAM Patent 10002022
"he is an exceptionally good litigator"
JUVE2022
"great for life sciences"
JUVE2022
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Bethan

"Bethan Hopewell is really sharp and knowledgeable. She works hard and it shows."
Chambers2023
"Bethan is a really sensible and collaborative litigator."
Chambers2023
"Bethan Hopewell is really sharp; she works hard and it really shows as she knows her stuff."
Chambers2023
"Bethan is truly one of the best litigators I have worked with, not only in the UK but worldwide."
IAM Patent 10002022
"She is always a couple of steps ahead of the opposition. We rely heavily on her experience and expertise to navigate successfully through UK patent litigation and pan-European litigation."
IAM Patent 10002022
"smart, responsive and a pleasure to work with"
IAM Patent 10002022
"is singled out by peers as a sterling litigator, whose practice encompasses multi-jurisdictional patent disputes and pharmaceutical regulatory briefs"
WWL2022
"an excellent strategic thinker who is great at juggling several high-priority matters at once". She is highlighted for her "outstanding work ethic and commitment to clients."
WWL2022
"Extremely bright and a big-picture thinker …sharp on the science as well as the law and stays on top of all the detail. She is exceptional in every aspect – experience, strategy, execution and responsiveness."
IAM Patent 10002022
"highly specialised and class lawyer"
JUVE2021
"She is an amazing lawyer, super-smart, extremely responsive and really gets the issues. She comes up with great legal arguments." "A really strategic litigator"
Chambers and Partners2021
"Bethan Hopewell is resolute and determined"
Legal 5002021
"strong scientific understanding and excellent patent skills"
IAM 1000: The World's Leading Patent Practitioners2020
"highly experienced patent litigator with significant knowledge of the life sciences sector"
Who's Who Legal, Patents2020
"very responsive and decisive approach"
Who's Who Legal, Patents2020
"excellent Europe-wide coordination"
JUVE Patent2020
"an excellent addition to the PG partnership. She gets it - the balance required to execute on a complex strategy"
Legal 5002020
Bethan Hopewell ranks as one of the go-to lawyers for patent litigation. Clients praise her as “an excellent strategic thinker” with “an outstanding work ethic”
WWL2023
"Bethan is responsive, client friendly and strategic"
WWL2023
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Pete

"a seasoned practitioner with an excellent ability to drive pan-European cases"
JUVE Patent - Litigation: Solicitors UK2023
"extremely experienced and reliable lawyer, having a deep knowledge of IP law and litigation."
Legal 5002023
"held in high esteem for his significant expertise across the full range of contentious IP matters"
WWL2022
"in-depth knowledge of IP law and a large experience in IP litigation"
Legal 5002022
"Incredibly impressive... a determined litigator"
Legal 5002021
"a pragmatic and very experienced litigator with an excellent technical understanding and good business acumen, who is successful in balancing attention for detail against keeping the overall goal in mind and staying focused on the key issues of the case"
IAM 1000: THe World's Leading Patent Practitioners2020
"among the best IP litigation lawyers not just in England, but anywhere in the world"
IAM 1000: The World's Leading Patent Practitioners2020
"truly excellent patent lawyer with the ability to home in on the key issues and develop sound strategies for winning lawsuits"
IAM 1000: The World's Leading Patent Practitioners2019
"technically astute"
Legal 5002018
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Joel

"Brilliantly clever and dogged in a fight"
Legal 5002020
"Joel has an instinctive feel for strategy and a ferocious grasp of even the smallest detail"
WWL2023
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Simon

"Simon Ayrton is an insightful lawyer"
Chambers2023
"Simon is strategic, professional and a true expert in his field. He is extremely efficient, direct, commercially minded and thinks outside the box. Simon is a joy to work with."
WTR 1000 2023
"Interviewees agree that “he has a great eye for detail and is simply wonderful to work with; he’s charming, efficient, thoughtful and really looks after the client."
Chambers and Partners Global, The Client's Guide 2011
"Give thoughtful, timely and insightful advice… are consummate professionals, are always willing to listen and consider the opinions of others, and are a pleasure to work with."
IAM Patent 10002022
"efficient, smart and straight to the point"
World Trademark Review 2022
"a distinguished IP lawyer, hailed by peers as a go-to for patent infringement actions."
WWL 2022
"Thoughtful and gives timely and insightful advice. "Extremely knowledgeable, responsive and thorough in his review of the assignments." "Simon Ayrton is a master tactician and really strong intellectually."
Chambers and Partners UK2022
"Simon Ayrton is an incredibly astute and considered litigator with a track record in the biggest cases. ‘exceptional in the TMT area … acted for some of the largest players in this sector."
Legal 5002022
"…creative thinker with a strong understanding of a complicated and fluid area of law. The combination of his business mindset, legal fundamentals and creative thinking result in high-quality, focused counsel"
IAM Patent 10002022
"Simon Ayrton is clear, concise and focused and always gives advice speedily and specific to the commercial realities of the situation"
Legal 5002021
"Simon Ayrton combines excellent legal intelligence and insight with commercial strengths in planning and executing strategies in multi-jurisdictional disputes"
Legal 5002021
"He adopts a cerebral approach to litigation and is a very good tactician and co-ordinator of multi-jurisdictional disputes"
Chambers and Partners2020
"Professional, organised, calculated, and strategic, [he is] always mindful of business interests and are exactly what you’d want in outside counsel"
IAM 1000: THe World's Leading Patent Practitioners2020
"He is one of the most intelligent and intellectual solicitors there is... He's on top of the whole case and thinks two or three steps ahead"
Chambers and Partners2019
"heavyweight litigator with a talent for multi-jurisdictional briefs"
IAM 1000: The World's Leading Patent Practitioners2019
"high profile in the international patent litigation sphere and is recognised for his expertise in resolving sophisticated technical disputes"
Who's Who Legal, Patents2019
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Tess

"Tess Waldron has extensive technical knowledge with an eye for detail and is very good at ensuring that all details of a case were thoroughly investigated."
Legal 5002023
"rock solid, the real mastermind behind important pharma cases"
JUVE 2023
"extremely talented"
Legal 5002021
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