Fenwick & West LLP has expanded its patent litigation practice by adding a team of five attorneys from Winston & Strawn LLP. This move enhances Fenwick’s capabilities in telecommunications, hardware, software, and semiconductor sectors.
The team includes partners Krishnan (KP) Padmanabhan and Scott Border, who will be based in Fenwick’s New York and Washington, D.C. offices, respectively. They are joined by associates Devin Garrity, Daniel Marzagalli, and Christopher Gresalfi. KP Padmanabhan is recognized for his expertise in complex patent disputes across various technologies, including telecommunications and semiconductors. His background as an engineer in semiconductor technology provides him with a deep understanding of technical disputes. Scott Border brings experience in handling intricate patent litigation matters, further strengthening Fenwick’s litigation practice.
Richard Dickson, chair of Fenwick, emphasized the strategic importance of this addition, stating that intellectual property is central to their clients’ significant legal and commercial priorities. Strengthening and diversifying their national patent litigation platform ensures they continue to support clients with the necessary depth and perspective. ([fenwick.com](https://www.fenwick.com/insights/our-news/fenwick-bolsters-powerhouse-patent-litigation-practice-with-addition-of-two-partners-in-new-york-and-washington-dc?utm_source=openai))
Jedediah Wakefield, chair of Fenwick’s litigation practice, highlighted that KP and Scott add technical depth and experience, enhancing the firm’s ability to tackle novel, high-stakes challenges at the intersection of law and technology. ([fenwick.com](https://www.fenwick.com/insights/our-news/fenwick-bolsters-powerhouse-patent-litigation-practice-with-addition-of-two-partners-in-new-york-and-washington-dc?utm_source=openai))
Fenwick, established in 1972, has a longstanding focus on the technology and life sciences sectors, advising clients from startups to public companies. The firm’s practice areas include capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, patents, commercial litigation, and regulatory counseling. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fenwick_%26_West?utm_source=openai))
Winston & Strawn LLP, known for its active patent litigation practice, has been recognized among the top national patent defense firms. The firm has a history of significant lateral partner additions, including six partners across various offices in April 2026, strengthening key practices such as leveraged finance, investigations, intellectual property, and appellate litigation. ([winston.com](https://www.winston.com/en/insights-news/the-american-lawyer-spotlights-winstons-momentum-with-six-partner-additions?utm_source=openai))
This strategic move by Fenwick reflects the competitive nature of the legal industry, where firms continually seek to enhance their capabilities to better serve clients in rapidly evolving sectors.