White & Case has hired a four-partner life sciences IP litigation team from A&O Shearman, adding trial-focused patent litigators Elizabeth Holland, Nicholas Mitrokostas, William James, and Daniel Margolis to its Global Intellectual Property Practice and Global Life Sciences and Healthcare Industry Group.
The group will continue working from their existing bases in New York, Washington, D,C and Boston. Holland is joining White & Case as head of its Global Life Sciences IP Litigation Practice, while Mitrokostas will serve as co-head of the firm’s Global Life Sciences and Healthcare Industry Group.
White & Case said the team brings a combined focus on high-stakes patent litigation, trade secrets and licensing disputes, and noted the partners have worked together for nearly two decades representing pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device companies in complex matters, including Hatch-Waxman and BPCIA litigation.
The move marks another senior departure from A&O Shearman, which was formed in May 2024 through the merger of Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling.
KEY QUOTES:
“Top life sciences companies look to White & Case to lead them through complexity. This team of formidable litigators greatly strengthens our ability to navigate clients through this sector’s rapid innovation, challenging regulatory environment and strategic investment in R&D. We look forward to their contributions to our firm.”
Heather McDevitt, Chair, White & Case
“White & Case has a reputation as a premier destination among life sciences companies. We’re delighted to join the firm’s vast global platform and collaborate with our new colleagues to drive impactful client results.”
Elizabeth Holland, Partner, White & Case
“White & Case’s IP and Life Sciences partners are at the forefront of industry innovation. We’re excited to serve our clients from its elite global platform.”
Nicholas Mitrokostas, Partner, White & Case
“This team is renowned among the life sciences sector for their trial advocacy. Our IP Practice continues to go from strength to strength, and with this group’s arrival, we have a further competitive edge to create successful client outcomes in the market’s most high-stakes matters.”
Yar Chaikovsky, Head of Global Intellectual Property Practice, White & Case
