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Mark Chacksfield profile shotMark Chacksfield KCCall: 1999 | Silk: 2019Mark has appeared in many of the leading patent cases over recent years, where he has a stellar reputation, but also attracts a loyal following across the entire range of IP and media cases. He is praised for his deep understanding of the law, innovative and inventive mind, and his impressive work ethic.
Headshot of James WhyteJames WhyteCall: 2005He specialises in technically complex disputes, particularly in the fields of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and electronics/IT, building on his background in natural sciences, molecular biology and as a computer programmer.  
Jaani RiordanJaani RiordanCall: 2012He has a technical background in computer science, and acts in both IP and commercial disputes involving computer software and telecommunications.  Jaani is regularly instructed as sole and junior counsel in the High Court and Court of Appeal, and has appeared in the leading case on website blocking injunctions in the Supreme Court. Jaani has […]
Headshot of Tom JonesTom JonesCall: 2013Recent highlights have included acting for Unwired Planet and Conversant in their respective ground-breaking FRAND litigation, for numerous generic pharmaceutical manufacturers in a clearing the way action concerning the drug tadalafil, for Pfizer concerning Arrow declaratory relief in respect of the drug bevacizumab and for Roche in patent validity proceedings concerning antibody glycosylation.  
Andrew Lykiardopoulos KCCall: 2004 | Silk: 2014Andrew has been involved in some of the leading recent IP cases including Unwired Planet v Huawei (FRAND), the Abbvie litigation (Arrow declarations), Idenix v. Gilead (priority), Assos v ASOS (own name defence), Pasternak v Prescott (copyright), NLA v Meltwater (copyright) and Servier v Apotex (Illegality defence).  Legal 500 called him a “go-to choice for high […]