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Adrian Toutoungi is now a partner in Simon Crossley’s ‘consistently cutting-edge’ national IP practice at Eversheds LLP, which advised BAE Systems on complex IP separation issues.

The ‘exemplary’ team at Mills & Reeve LLPknows this area of law very well and applies its knowledge in a commercial and professional manner’. Alasdair Poore, Isabel Napper and Kevin Calder count Aveva and Bupa as clients. The ‘incisive, prompt, and personable’ Richard Plaistowe is one to watch.

Taylor Vinters has ‘deep sector expertise, international reach and a proven track record’. Patrick Farrant, Matt Meyer, Tom McGuire, Guy Wheeler and David Rainford advice Animal Health Trust and easyJet, among others.

Taylor Wessing LLP sets the standard for complex, global IP licensing. All the partners in the group have science degrees and in-house industry experience, and its client base spans the UK, Europe and beyond. Malcolm Bates is a key figure.

Birketts LLP has ‘a good, young team’ that is ‘excellent value for money’. Four lawyers, led by Matthew Atkins, handle everything from IP audits to portfolio management, with recent matters including IP due diligence for Elektron plc.

At Hewitsons LLP, Bill Thatcherknows clients’ businesses inside out; his work is second to none’; and Mark Elmslie has the rare skill of boiling down issues to their core. The team advises many clothing brands on anti-counterfeiting. The highly respected Niel Ackermann has sadly passed away.

Jonathan Chadd heads the team at Leathes Prior, with rising star Kitty Rosser leading the firm’s trade mark registration and management service (‘LPIP’). The firm handled protection and enforcement work for Norwich City FC.

Marks & Clerk Solicitors LLPgives pragmatic and useable advice’. The ‘concise, practical’ Simon Portman advised Oakland Innovation on contracts, and Intergence Systems on IP rights.

IP rights work for a US client is among David Woods’ recent caseload at Greenwoods Solicitors LLP, where Julian Kirkpatrick’s defence work stands out.

Roland Sharp at Prettys represents various media clients in copyright infringement disputes.

Philip Sloan’s busy practice at Sloan Plumb Wood LLP advises 3G Licensing and US clients including a medical devices manufacturer.

James Tarling at Steeles Law LLP is ‘very intelligent, with a great understanding of technology’, and has a diverse client base including motorsport company Cosworth.

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