Marks & Clerk strengthens integrated Intellectual Property (IP) offering with appointment of experienced dispute resolution specialist
Marks & Clerk is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick McDonald as Partner. Nick's arrival further strengthens the firm's IP legal capabilities and underscores its longstanding commitment to providing clients with seamless, integrated solutions across all areas of intellectual property.
Nick brings extensive experience in building and leading successful teams within IP firms, with particular expertise in complex, multi-jurisdictional intellectual property disputes. This includes working with a diverse client base, including major pharmaceutical companies, biotech innovators and manufacturing leaders across Europe, the US and Asia.
His experience spans all IP rights, with deep expertise in patent litigation, trade mark enforcement, copyright and design rights disputes, regularly coordinating cross-border disputes for clients both in Europe - often involving the Unified Patent Court - and globally. Beyond contentious work, Nick has significant experience in IP licensing, due diligence, advocacy and mediation.
This appointment forms part of Marks & Clerk's continued growth strategy, building on the fluid teamwork between attorneys and solicitors that stretches back over the last 25 years. This integrated model enables the firm to deliver a truly comprehensive IP offering that combines technical expertise with strategic legal counsel in a way that is tailored to each client’s specific requirements.
Simon Mounteney, Managing Partner (Europe): "Nick's appointment exemplifies our strategic vision for Marks & Clerk - delivering an integrated, best-in-class IP service dedicated to the evolving needs of our clients. The combination of world-class patent and trade mark attorneys with high-calibre solicitors provides exceptional levels of strength and depth that our clients really appreciate. Nick's experience will be instrumental as we evolve our business and extend the scope of our services further still."
Mike Gilbert, Partner, commented: "Nick's appointment represents a significant milestone in the continued expansion of our capabilities. Nick's arrival further strengthens our growing team and enhances our ability to handle the most sophisticated multi-jurisdictional disputes. His experience in leading high-performing teams and advising clients on complex international matters will be invaluable as we continue to build our practice."
Nick McDonald, Partner, added: “I’m delighted to be joining Marks & Clerk at such an exciting time for this first tier global firm. With its exceptional reputation as a global leader in IP, Marks & Clerk is uniquely positioned to shape the future of intellectual property, with exciting and ambitious plans for growth and further diversification of its offer to clients – and I am looking forward to playing a key role in the success of its future plans.”
Nick holds an MA (Hons) in History from the University of Cambridge, a Diploma in Intellectual Property Law from Bristol University, and qualified as a Solicitor in England & Wales in 2004. He is a regular speaker at leading IP conferences including INTA, AIPPI, and the Pharma & Biotech Litigation Conference. He holds higher rights in both criminal and civil advocacy, and is a qualified mediator.