Fionnuala is a Senior Associate in the Intellectual Property department, advising on the protection and enforcement of all IP rights.  

Fionnuala has a particular focus on patent litigation, working with a range of clients to bring and defend High Court infringement and validity proceedings, as well as advising on other areas such as co-ownership, licensing and commercialisation.  Fionnuala works closely with the patent attorneys in the IP team, frequently working on projects where dual prosecution and litigation strategies are needed.  

In addition, Fionnuala has an established Regulatory practice, advising clients on the regulation of pharmaceuticals and medical devices at all stages of a product’s lifecycle, including pre-launch activities, product claims and borderline products.  She also advises on data and market exclusivity rights for pharmaceutical products, developing exclusivity strategies and judicial review.

Fionnuala has significant experience in the Life Sciences sector and regularly works on litigation, transactions and strategic advice in this area.  She is Co-Head of the CMS UK Life Sciences Associate Network and a UK representative in the CMS Global Life Sciences & Healthcare Associate Group.