Testimonials

The Firm:

Roiter Zucker is known specifically for the patent work it undertakes on the generic pharmaceutical side for Teva, where “it has carved out a strong niche.” It is however also active on the soft IP side, including the case Dowelhurst & Swingward v GlaxoSmithKline, Eli Lilly and Boehringer Ingelheim, an alleged trade mark infringement regarding the repackaging of parallel imported pharmaceutical products. It acted in Addiction v Brooks Sports in the revocation of a trade mark, and in the High Court in Sony v Nuplayer. Other clients include the British Association of European Pharmaceutical Distributors; Flynn Pharma; IVAX Pharmaceuticals and Norton Healthcare. As “someone who thinks deeply about strategy and timing, and is pragmatic about the whole process,” Clare Tunstall is considered invaluable by sources. She is said to “offer a fresh perspective on IP matters.”

Chambers Global 2008 Edition

The Firm:

Distinguished for its depth of talent in patent litigation, this compact group fields lawyers who “always give a fresh perspective and insight” andcan “combine a big-picture view with a small details perspective, producing a strategy that works.” Recent highlights on the patent litigation front include acting for Norton Healthcare on the revocation of a patent for an HRT drug.

The Lawyers:

Praised for his commercial acumen, Warren Roiter is “extremely wise, professional and determined to succeed for his clients,” interviewees agree. His network of key contacts across the USA and Europe is a further draw. Clare Tunstall heads the IP and life sciences departments. She is esteemed by clients for her “excellent quality work and superlative results.

Notable work includes representing Teva in various trade mark and patent issues, and acting for Ivax Pharmaceuticals in a High Court action concerning Ivax’s alleged infringement of patents for a drug used to prevent organ transplant rejection. The firm was also instructed by Norton Healthcare to advise on an SFO investigation into alleged attempts to defraud the NHS.

Chambers UK 2008 Edition

The Firm:

This boutique firm is principally recognised for the patent work it undertakes for parallel pharmaceutical importers and generic drug companies like IVAX, Munro Pharmaceuticals and Norton Healthcare. It also assists with non-patent work, demonstrated by its representation of Nuplayer in a trade mark infringement dispute with Sony. The "alwaysprofessional" Clare Tunstall provides a first-rate service in domestic and multi-jurisdictional actions.

Chambers Europe 2007 Edition

Clients say they have ‘every confidence’ in Roiter Zucker team head and patent litigator Clare Tunstall . They also speak of her genuine sector focus and ‘some excellent commercial results through following her advice’. The team is well known for acting for generics companies and for strategic regulatory advice as well as venture capital raising. Senior partner Warren Roiter has a good reputation for transactional and regulatory work, and recently advised Pharming on the licensing of key products. John Zucker is also highly regarded, and clients praise the firm for achieving results in patent litigation and for providing ‘excellent value at a more than competitive price’.

Legal 500 UK 2007/08 Edition