The IP Lounge: What makes a standout IP lateral hire

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The IP Lounge: What makes a standout IP lateral hire

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Chris Adamson and Milli Bouri of Adamson & Partners join us to discuss IP market trends and what law firm and in-house clients are looking for


In this episode, we meet two of the head honchos at Adamson & Partners, an executive search and advisory firm specialising in legal and intellectual property.

Editor Max Walters is joined by Chris Adamson, a senior partner at the business, and Milli Bouri, a partner, both based in London.

We discuss growing trends in the IP market, including the need for law firms to have true IP experts on hand, particularly to help wider legal teams advising on M&As and investments.

We also delve into how law firms are setting up their businesses, including combining prosecution and litigation expertise, and how recruitment strategies have responded to market developments such as the birth of the Unified Patent Court.

Lastly, Chris and Milli give a flavour of what makes a standout candidate and how they place them with the right client.

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