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UK Law and Practice Contributed by: Nicola Dagg, Steven Baldwin, Rory Clarke and Ashley Grant, Kirkland & Ellis International LLP

Rory Clarke is a partner in Kirkland’s IP litigation team in London. He has extensive experience litigating

Ashley Grant is an associate in Kirkland’s IP litigation team in London. Ashley has broad trial and appellate experience, specialising in complex cross- border IP disputes. Her clients

technologies such as mobile telecommunications, internet connectivity, robotics and microprocessors. Rory is frequently involved in the wider strategic aspects of intellectual property litigation, often advising on matters concerning confidentiality and the protection of confidential information. He also advises clients on intellectual property policy more widely, including in relation to legislative and regulatory developments in the UK, European Union and USA.

cover a broad range of industries, including telecommunications, software, medical devices and manufacturing. Beyond IP litigation, Ashley has experience in large-scale commercial and antitrust disputes in both the UK and USA. She is dual qualified in England and Wales and New York, giving her particular insight into cross- border litigation.

Kirkland & Ellis International LLP 30 St Mary Axe London EC3A 8AF UK

Tel: +44 207 469 2000 Fax: +44 207 469 2001 Email: Nicola.dagg@kirkland.com Web: www.kirkland.com

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