Linklaters strengthens Intellectual Property practice with London partner hire

Linklaters has strengthened its global IP practice with the appointment of intellectual property and technology specialist, Paul Joseph, who joins the firm as a partner based in London. The move reflects Linklaters’ continued investment in its IP offering and supports the growth of the Firm’s rapidly developing technology sector.

Paul Joseph joins Linklaters from Norton Rose Fulbright where he was a partner. He started his career working at Freshfields for ten years before moving to RPC where he was made partner in 2012. He joined Norton Rose Fulbright in 2020. His practice includes IP/technology disputes, as well as advising on complex, high-value, international transactions, including M&A and joint ventures. He also brings extensive experience in the technology, fintech, telecoms and retail sectors.

Julia Schönbohm, Global Head of TMT/IP and Global Co-Head of Technology at Linklaters, comments:

“We are excited to have Paul on board, supporting the continued targeted growth of our IP offering in response to high demand from clients. His transactional and disputes work, and his tech sector expertise, make him a great fit for the team and complement the global bench strength of our TMT/IP practice.”