Linklaters appoints new Global Practice Head for TMT/IP

Linklaters has announced the appointment of Julia Schönbohm, partner in the firm’s Frankfurt office, as its new global head of TMT/IP (Technology, Media and Telecommunications/Intellectual Property). Julia succeeds Richard Cumbley who has held the role for the past six years.

Julia joined Linklaters as a partner in 2014 and is widely acknowledged as a market leading intellectual property expert. Julia advises on both contentious and non-contentious matters, including the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights. Dual-qualified in Germany and New York, Julia specialises in cross-border patent infringement proceedings, coordinating complex multi-jurisdictional disputes. Instructed on projects across all aspects of technology, Julia has a deep knowledge of the life sciences, semiconductor, automotive, electronics and chemical industries.

Simon Branigan, Global Head of Linklaters’ Corporate Division, comments:

“Julia has very impressive credentials and is well-known in the market for her pragmatic and commercially focused solutions for clients. I have every confidence that our TMT/IP practice will continue to thrive under Julia’s leadership, as we continue to help clients maximise opportunities and navigate threats in this increasingly interconnected, dynamic and demanding world.

On behalf of the firm, I would like to extend a huge thank you to Richard Cumbley for his enormous contribution to our TMT/IP practice which has enjoyed great success under his tenure.”

Linklaters’ market-leading global TMT/IP practice is well-known for its track record in advising large multinational clients on complex, cross-border information management, data privacy, intellectual property, outsourcing and procurement projects in both contentious and non-contentious environments.