Deborah Selden read Chemistry at Merton College, Oxford. She subsequently carried out research into asymmetric catalysis for her DPhil. Deborah practises in chemical patent matters. She works mainly with Peter Smart. Beck Greener Fulwood House 12 Fulwood Place London WC1V 6HR T: +44 (0)20 7693 5600 F: +44 (0)20 7693 5601