Meet Camilla Balleny

Head of Patent Litigation

Camilla is a litigator with more than 20 years of expertise in patent and SPC litigation, both defensive and offensive. She has spent most of her career working with life science and healthcare companies and has developed a deep understanding of this industry and a passion for helping clients achieve their commercial goals.

She works with companies of all sizes to help support their products through their life cycle. From navigating freedom to operate issues before a product launch, to defending patent portfolios on blockbuster products as they reach the end of patent and SPC term, Camilla works closely with our patent attorney experts to ensure that a strategic approach to meet a client’s needs is agreed and implemented. Camilla has developed particular expertise leading strategically important projects that span multiple European jurisdictions (including UPC) and works seamlessly with global teams on such projects. Example of products where she has had this role include Revlimid® and Stelara®.

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Forward speaks with Mewburn Ellis Partner and Head of Patent Litigation, Camilla Balleny, about how she is reshaping patent litigation at the firm by driving growth, expanding capabilities and leveraging specialist expertise to meet the complex needs of Life Sciences and healthcare clients across Europe.

Discover more about our patent litigation strategy and why Mewburn Ellis was the natural choice for Camilla.

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We’ve made real progress. The team is thriving, and we’ve integrated seamlessly with the wider business and the pre-existing legal team. Our focus remains on delivering strategic, high-quality advice for clients in sectors where technical complexity and commercial stakes are high.

"Camilla Balleny is very thoughtful and comprehensive in her identification and analysis of legal issues, and she is very good about keeping the client informed and involving the client in strategic decision making."

Legal 500, 2024

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"A real team player with a true passion for her work and determination to achieve success for her clientele."

IAM 1000, 2024

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Ranked for 7 years in Patent Litigation (Band 4)

"Camilla Balleny leverages her scientific background to assist a broad range of life sciences companies with complex patent disputes."

Chambers and Partners

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Camilla "brings sharp focus to resolving complex disputes in the life sciences sector. With deep expertise and a collaborative mindset, she consistently delivers impactful outcomes for her clients."

IAM 1000

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As featured in...

Featuring in Patent Lawyer Magazine

Mewburn Ellis makes major patent litigation hire earlier this year

Featuring in the latest Patent Lawyer Magazine coverage, we welcome top-flight patent litigator Camilla Balleny in a significant boost to our litigation offering.

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Featuring in Managing IP

‘A fully integrated model’: Mewburn Ellis reveals litigation aims

Featured in Managing IP, the firm, known for its prosecution expertise, discusses its plans following the appointment of a UK-based patent litigation head and two new partners.

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