Tom Edwards

Tom Edwards

Senior Associate

Tom is an associate in the IP litigation team.

He has worked on a range of contentious IP issues, with a particular focus on life sciences patent litigation. Since qualifying Tom has gained considerable experience on highly technical multi-jurisdictional life sciences patent cases, using his science background to understand complex subject matter.

Tom has a Masters in Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry from the University of Oxford, which included a four month research project in molecular cell biology at the University of Princeton.

Rising Star Managing IP: IP Stars UK 2019

Qualifications

Admissions

Solicitor, England and Wales, 2014

Academic

Legal Practice Course, 2012

Graduate Diploma in Law, College of Law, 2010-2011

Master of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, University of Oxford, 2006-2010

Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.