Firm news: Leadership change at Boult Wade Tennant

Dr Nina White, Partner, succeeds Claire Baldock, Senior Partner, as Head of the award-winning Biotechnology and Life Sciences Group at Boult Wade Tennant. Claire will remain an active member of the practice as well as retaining her roles externally on the AIPPI Standing Committee for Biotechnology and Plant Sciences and the AIPPI Council for the UK group. Matthew Spencer, Partner, continues to head-up the thriving Biotechnology and Life Sciences team in Cambridge.

Nina’s career at Boult Wade Tennant spans 20 years, having joined the firm in 1997.  Her hard work and unwavering commitment to exceptional client care saw her become a Partner in 2004. Alongside her role at Boult Wade Tennant, Nina is actively involved with the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA), where she is a member of the Life Sciences Committee.

Managing Partner, John Wallace commented: “On behalf of the firm I would like to congratulate Nina on her new role. She is extremely well regarded by clients and peers alike. I have full confidence that as Head she will continue to support the development of those in her charge as well as ensuring the group consistently delivers exceptional client service and the highest quality advice.”

Commenting on her new appointment, Nina said: “Claire has been an inspiring practice Head and has accomplished so much over the years. I look forward to building upon these achievements and taking the team from strength-to-strength.”