Dean Gerakiteys
Baker McKenzie is pleased to announce the appointment of Dean Gerakiteys as a Partner in the Firm’s Intellectual Property practice in Sydney. Dean joins from Clayton Utz where he was a partner in its national IP litigation team and brings a team, comprising two senior associates - Grace Griffiths and Antonia Wayne-Boyle (also from Clayton Utz).
Dean is a highly regarded litigator with deep experience across the full spectrum of intellectual property disputes, including trademarks, copyright, patents, confidential information, trade secrets and domain names. He has acted for major Australian and multinational clients at every stage of the litigation lifecycle, including in the High Court of Australia. His track record includes successful appearances in several landmark High Court matters.
In addition to his litigation expertise, Dean regularly advises on advertising, consumer law, and the complex regulatory framework governing the listing, marketing and supply of therapeutic goods. He has extensive experience engaging with regulators and managing large intellectual property portfolios for globally recognized brands.
Anne-Marie Allgrove, Baker McKenzie’s National Managing Partner, said Dean’s appointment reflects the Firm’s continued investment in strengthening its market leading IP offering across Australia and the wider Asia Pacific region.
“Dean is an exceptional litigator with a proven record of success in some of Australia’s most significant IP cases. His combination of technical excellence, commercial insight and deep industry knowledge will be of tremendous value to our clients. We are delighted to welcome him to the partnership,” said Ms. Allgrove.
Andrew Stewart, Baker McKenzie’s Head of Intellectual Property Practice, stated: “Dean’s arrival is a significant increase in the bench strength of our national IP litigation capability. He brings not only a formidable track record in high stakes disputes, but also the strategic judgment and client-centered approach that define our practice. Dean has acted in some of the most complex and commercially important IP matters in Australia, and his experience across major global brands aligns perfectly with the work our clients entrust to us. We are delighted to welcome him to our team and look forward to the leadership and insight he will bring to our growing practice.”
Dean joins Baker McKenzie after a distinguished 14-year career at Clayton Utz, where he progressed from senior lawyer to partner and served as trusted counsel to major clients in the pharmaceutical, technology, consumer goods, alcohol, education, food and beverage, and media sectors. He is recognized in Chambers, Legal500, WTR1000, Managing IP IP Stars, and Doyle’s Guide for his expertise across IP and TMT.
“I am thrilled to be joining Baker McKenzie, a firm globally recognized for its depth and capability in intellectual property law,” Dean said. “The opportunity to work alongside such a strong national and international team, and to support clients navigating increasingly complex IP challenges, is incredibly exciting. I look forward to contributing to the Firm’s continued growth in this area.”
Dean holds an LL.B (Hons) and University Medal from the University of Technology Sydney and was admitted as a solicitor in 2010.