Gowling WLG strengthens Paris office with new IP partner

Gordon Harris, Gowling WLG's global co-head of IP said: "Welcoming Céline to our IP team in Paris is a great opportunity to increase interconnectivity between our international teams. Our IP offering covers key global jurisdictions and Céline's experience and expertise in Paris will be a great addition to our team."

Valérie Blandeau, co-managing partner of the Paris office said: "I am delighted to welcome Céline to our ever-growing team in Paris. She is joining at a very exciting time, as the firm approaches the end of a successful year and moves into an exciting new year ahead."

Céline was previously counsel at Herbert Smith Freehills, where she was a key member of the IP team for 13 years.

Céline has been a member of the Paris Bar since 1998 and worked exclusively within IP ever since. Céline has been involved in huge cases across the full range of IP rights in Paris, acting for some of the world's best known companies and brands. She has a masters degree in intellectual property and information technology law and has become recognised as a major player on the French market for trademarks and patents and for handling complex Internet and pan-European litigations.

Céline said: "Gowling WLG is recognised as a leading IP firm, so I am thrilled to have the opportunity to be a part of the team. I look forward to working with my international colleagues and enhancing the team's IP offering in France and beyond."

The global IP team welcomed a new addition to its Dubai office when French senior associate Vanessa Delnaud joined at the end of last year. While the Paris office welcomed Alexandra Plain who joined the real estate team as partner.