Mr Döring will join Allen & Overy’s growing IP group in the City alongside fellow Simmons alumnus Marjan Noor. Ms Noor was also a partner in Simmons’ IP practice before accepting a position at A&O in June. The addition of Mr Döring is the firm’s fifth major lateral hire in just three months, with the headcount of its London-based international IP group now up to 15. Mr Döring specialises in work relating to intellectual property disputes and primary patent litigation in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, hi-tech and chemical industries.

‘Marc is a renowned and formidable IP litigator who brings the skills and experience that will complement our existing team and help us to exploit new opportunities down the line,’ said a spokesperson from A&O.

Sources: Legal Business; The Lawyer