Hogan Lovells hires two partners in New York

Law firm Hogan Lovells has hired Michael Dougherty and Tony Pezzano as partners in the firm’s intellectual property media and technology (IPMT) practice group in New York.

They both join from law firm King & Spalding.

Dougherty’s experience includes patent litigation and he has represented clients in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

Pezzano, who is also a patent specialist, has represented various pharma companies and has appeared before the International Trade Commission.

Celine Crowson, head of the Americas IPMT practice at Hogan Lovells, said: “Michael and Tony’s experience will strengthen our capabilities to meet our life sciences clients' growing needs.”