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A&O IP litigator in Rouse Legal switch

Author: Emma Sadowski

Published: 07/05/2008 12:33

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Former Allen & Overy (A&O) intellectual property (IP) litigation partner Catriona Smith has joined specialist IP outfit Rouse Legal, formerly known as Willoughby & Partners.

Smith retired from A&O on 30 April after practising with the magic circle law firm for more than 15 years and joins the UK legal arm of Rouse & Co International, an IP consultancy firm, on 12 May.

Smith, who was based at A&O's City headquarters, has appeared before the High Court, patents court and technology and construction courts defending clients in a range of IP and IT disputes.

Commenting on her move, Smith said: “I have had a long and successful career at A&O and am very much looking forward to the fresh and stimulating challenges which my new role will bring. Moving to Rouse gives me a unique opportunity to join a team with a broader mix of IP disciplines, which I think will bring perspective to my work.”

Willoughby changed its name to Rouse Legal in 2006 to bring it into line with its linked IP consultancy Rouse & Co, which was launched in 1996.

Rouse & Co UK chief Mark Foreman said: “We are enthusiastic about Catriona joining us and what she can add to our offering to clients.”

Last month A&O promoted a total of 28 new partners worldwide in its latest round of internal promotions, including eight at its London base.

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