We are pleased to announce that Dr Lauris Kemp has joined the firm as a partner in our Chemistry and Life Sciences team in Glasgow.
As an experienced UK and European patent attorney, and previously recognised as a Rising Star by Managing IP, Lauris holds a degree in Immunology and Biochemistry, and followed this with a PhD and post-doctoral position in computational biology.
With a strong background in biology, mathematics and computer technologies, Lauris’ focus will be on assisting our global client base to protect and commercialise their bioinformatics assets with applications in diverse fields such as genomics, proteomics, drug discovery, personalised medicine, food technology, immunobiology and microbiome research. Lauris’ expertise also serves to bolster our existing experienced team of AI experts as the use of AI in life sciences burgeons. Lauris has significant experience in these areas, including drafting and prosecuting, as well as an enviable record at EPO opposition, and specialist knowledge of trade secret protection.
Lauris Kemp said: “I am delighted to join HLK. They are renowned for their expert pharma, AI and opposition teams which is a perfect fit for my bioinformatics practice. I am very much looking forward to servicing clients in the digital health space from this wider specialist team.”
Magnus Johnston, Partner at Haseltine Lake Kempner, comments: “The addition of Lauris is exciting not only for the Chemistry and Life Sciences team but also the firm’s Electronics and AI teams. Lauris’ appointment comes hot on the heels of the arrival of CRISPR specialist Catherine Coombes. As a firm we are a one stop shop for all things life science and chemistry.”
Image: Top row, from left to right: Joseph Lenthall, Isobel Finnie, Joanna Deas and Alex Rogers. Bottom row, from left to right: David Hammond, Lauris Kemp and Catherine Coombes.
Caroline Day, Partner at Haseltine Lake Kempner, adds: “We’re particularly looking forward to welcoming Lauris into our ever expanding AI team. Her extensive knowledge of bioinformatics will provide our AI clients with the assurance that we can protect their inventions in an even broader range of industries.”
From left to right: Lauris Kemp, Lisa Williams and Caroline Day
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