I studied chemistry at the University of Oxford, graduating with a Master's degree (first class honours). I qualified as a British Patent Attorney and a European Patent Attorney in 2006, and hold a certificate in intellectual property law from the University of London. I am also qualified to act before the Unified Patent Court.My patent practice lies principally in the fields of pharmaceuticals and chemistry. I specialise in drafting and prosecuting patent applications directed to pharmaceutical products (including new chemical entities, peptide and antibody therapeutics, pharmaceutical formulations, polymorphs, salts, new medical uses and dosage regimes), cosmetic products, personal care products and medical devices. I also advise clients in relation to SPCs, orphan drug designations, clinical trial exemptions and regulatory data protection.I have extensive experience of opposition and appeal proceedings before the EPO, and regularly represent clients in relation to such matters. Representative matters in the pharmaceutical sector include acting as lead counsel in the successful defence of key patents covering the products Velcade®, Cabometyx® and Linzess®, amongst many others. I have also successfully defended numerous patents directed to well-known cosmetic and personal care products, as well as patents pertaining to medical devices such as coated stents and balloon catheters. I am well-versed in handling cases which are the subject of litigation in Europe and other jurisdictions, especially cases in which US ANDA litigation is ongoing or envisaged.