Intellectual property: trade marks, copyright and design in London

‘Experienced team with great knowledge and calm approach to complexity.‘

‘Jim Ford leads the team with a calm confidence.’

‘Led by the high-profile David Stone and supported by the incredibly bright and charming Neville Cordell, Allen & Overy are streets ahead of their peers in this area. This is evidenced by the quality of their clients.‘

‘David Stone combines every skill a client could wish for – and more. An incredibly bright and engaging partner who is very much at the top of his game and should be a first choice when it comes to heavyweight soft IP litigation.‘

‘Very experienced, knowledgeable lawyers who take great care in the way in which they manage a case and ensure that their clients’ needs are met. They are all very pleasant to work with and I would say that they are one of the leading firms in IP.‘

‘I have worked with David Stone and Adrian Dykes from Allen & Overy for many years, both whom I respect greatly. They are both very pleasant people to work with in terms of their personalities but also their abilities. They are both very intelligent, knowledgeable lawyers who take great care and pride in the work they do. Their work product is done to a high standard and you feel that the attention that is required on any particular task has been carried out properly.‘

‘The team is technically brilliant and commercially savvy, with a strong collaborative approach.‘

‘The team at Bird & Bird has been consistent for many years now and as a result have got to know our business extremely well. They take a genuine interest in the business, partnering with us to achieve the best results possible whilst always having an eye on reputational risks and management.‘

‘Phil Sherrell is extremely adept at explaining even the most complex matters in a clear and digestible way and always seems to find that additional angle which might otherwise have been missed.‘

‘Hilary Atherton is solid and considered in her advice, creative of thought and always a pleasure to work with.‘

‘Ewan Grist is one of the best in his field, not only technically, but he has an outstanding level of responsiveness and client empathy. He is able to break down complex matters into simple pragmatic advice.‘

‘Tristan Sherliker is incredibly bright, tenacious and takes a forensic approach to problem solving. He is a pleasure to work with.‘

‘The Bird & Bird team has great experience in both contentious and non-contentious IP, and collaborates well with other teams to deliver the results we need. Phil Sherrell and Tom Darvill have become trusted advisors to our business. I’ve been impressed with their ability to quickly get to grips with and apply their experience to our business.‘

‘Ewan Grist’s practice is unique in focusing on successful commercial as well as legal outcomes for clients. He and his group demonstrate a knowledge of the courts and IP judges that adds tangible value to clients when planning litigation strategy.‘

‘The key strengths of the team are the individuals that comprise it. Led by the partners Jeremy Blum (trade marks) and Simon Clark (copyright and designs) they boast leading individuals across the soft IP spectrum.‘

‘Jeremy Blum is one of the leading trade mark litigators in the UK, if not Europe with extensive experience in the High Court, Court of Appeal, IPEC and the CJEU. His encyclopaedic knowledge of trade mark law makes him the go-to lawyer of choice particularly for difficult cases such as non-traditional trade marks and passing off and factually complex cases.‘

‘They are a superb and highly talented intellectual property team: highly knowledgeable, innovative and skilled.‘

‘Probably unmatched deepness of the team, very hands on in handling and coordinating multijurisdictional matters, very experienced in complex trade mark litigation matters.‘

‘We found Simon Clark and Andrew Butcher knowledgeable, experienced and reassuring to work with. Although they are experts in their field they were still very approachable and it was clear they had our best interests at heart.‘

‘As soon as we had appointed Bristows a huge weight was lifted off our shoulders as we knew we were in the best hands and would recommend them to anyone in a copyright dispute.‘

‘Mishcon de Reya has an extremely strong team anchored by their lead partner David Rose who is extremely knowledgeable, practical, responsive and cost effective on all aspects of trademark practice. He has extensive expertise and a great track record in clearance and prosecution of trade marks and provides exceptional advice and guidance in trademark litigation matters both within the EU and the UK. Even post Brexit, I still rely upon him extensively for advice on EU prosecution and litigation matters.‘

‘David Rose has deep expertise in the case law and procedure in both the UK and the EU.‘

‘They have a great and profound knowledge of UK legislation and their advice is always thorough and precise.‘

‘I work mainly with Roland Mallinson, who is always keen to help me with any question that may arise and is a very competent professional.‘

‘Mark Owen and Jason Rawkins are my go-to partners for various IP matters. They’re exceptional advocates and strategic partners with a keen business sense of what really matters for clients and how to get a desired result.‘

‘Adam Rendle is a highly valued external resource. He has provided high-quality legal advice while understanding our business needs, all while being mindful of costs. He is a true expert in his field, and I place complete trust in his judgement and expertise. In addition to his professionalism, he is personable, engaging, and wonderful to work with.’

‘The team are responsive, knowledgeable and collaborative in their approach. They are constantly looking for ways to better understand our business and the pressures we face.‘

‘Roland Mallinson is clearly a very experienced IP litigator and that is evident in the advice given. He also ensures that he oversees all the work carried out by his team.‘

‘Magdalena Borucka is always quick to give pragmatic and considered advice. A real asset to the Taylor Wessing team.‘

‘Highly responsive, detail oriented, strategically creative team that I regularly turn to for sensitive and high-value matters. The Taylor Wessing TMT team excels both on the disputes and transactional fronts.‘

‘DLA Piper is the firm of choice (and the clear market leader) for website blocking injunctions work and novel forms of online relief for broadcasting, media and entertainment clients. DLA has pioneered the use of website blocking orders to protect live sports broadcast rights for the Premier League, boxing promoters and other major broadcasters.‘

‘First-rate team with unmatched technical and commercial knowledge of the tech/media sectors.‘

‘Ruth Hoy – talented and diligent.‘

‘Alasdair Muller – exceptional associate in Ruth Hoy’s team, who clearly knows his stuff when it comes to online protection of copyright and trade marks.‘

‘We do really value Ruth Hoy’s understanding of the challenges that emerging creative businesses face and the incredible generosity of her pro-bono support over the years.‘

‘John Wilks is a trusted advisor who is always available to input on matters, no matter how complex.‘

‘Ella Castle is an exceptional associate who operates at a much higher level than her PQE would suggest.‘

‘Claire Sng is brilliant – she has phenomenal technical skills and attention to detail, and is hugely client-focused.‘

‘They have a real team ethic: the right hand always knows what the left hand is doing and everyone is motivated to do their best for the client and their other team members. They work incredibly hard and have excellent attention to detail.‘

‘James Seadon is fantastic to work with, he is always useful to bounce ideas off and always works through every conceivable scenario and how the case might play out. He works incredibly hard.‘

‘A team that really gets to grips with the legal and commercial problem in front of it and tackles it with enthusiasm.‘

‘Nick Rose – an excellent team leader and really strives to meet the client’s objectives.‘

‘Miryam Boston – a superb associate, with a fantastic eye for detail.‘

‘Natasha Rao is brainy, unflappable, solves every problem thrown at her, one of the strongest IP litigation associates out there, with the energy levels of a small army.‘

‘Leighton Cassidy is tremendous. Knowledgeable yet approachable.‘

‘John Linneker is an excellent litigation/contentious lawyer. Very clear advice, highly knowledgeable on the law. Stand-out qualities are commercial astuteness combined with excellent manner with clients and communication skills. Very impressive advisor overall.‘

‘As a fast-paced marketing communications group, it’s vital that we use advisers that are both responsive and have a deep understanding of the complex challenges we face around IP and copyright. The team at Osborne Clarke tick both of these boxes and I’m especially impressed by the commercial approach they take to solving issues around IP infringement.‘

‘The team are always quick to respond, knowledgeable and provide pragmatic advice.‘

‘Robert Guthrie has a real depth of expertise in complex copyright matters – he is also pragmatic and a pleasure to work with.‘

‘In my opinion Wiggin has one of the best teams for contentious and non-contentious work of this kind in the UK. The team is led by Sara Ashby, who is an extremely experienced IP litigator. I cannot recommend them highly enough.‘

‘Sara Ashby – in my view she is an exceptional IP litigator, one of the best I have ever worked with. Clients can be confident that she will leave no stone unturned to achieve a successful result.‘

‘Michael Browne – very capable and experienced IP litigation partner.‘

‘John Colbourn – another very capable and experienced IP contentious and non-contentious partner especially in the field of branding.‘

‘Joanne Gibbs is very hard working and thorough. Highly recommended. Georgina Hart is an excellent member of any litigation team, especially in relation to technical litigation.‘

‘The team members complement each other and this gives the client a sense of security. One associate is all over the details whereas the other focuses on main point and communicates with the client. Also, the team easily communicates strict legal information to non-legal executives for them to comprehend.‘

‘What stands out for me in Wiggin is that alongside handling the case, they always keep you updated, even when they have to act urgently, they always send thorough explanations right after.‘

‘John Colbourn is a very sage and steady pair of hands when helping decision making in a complex area.‘

Addleshaws are very engaged, proactive and also cost-effective.’

‘I highly appreciate that the associates keep the project running, and involve the partners where needed. Unlike other firms I recognise the associates are on eye level – meaning they don’t hide behind the partners. This makes daily business easy.

‘Lucinda Pike is indeed the ‘spider in the web’ – always informed, and pushing all sides to keep the project on track. Always on the spot.’

‘Very knowledgeable, they always 100% make an effort to achieve the best result for the client.‘

‘Declan Cushley has enormous drive, he is skilled and responsive and he is just a great lawyer, someone you can trust 100%.‘

‘Declan Cushley leads a very well-put-together team with flair.‘

‘A team of very bright, knowledgeable and commercially minded lawyers. Good across the board.‘

‘Thorough understanding of our business. Commercial focus. Ability to explain well legal technicalities. Likeable people who feel like they are part of our team.‘

‘Faye McConnell is extremely easy to work with. She is open and friendly, and makes you feel at ease. All of the work requested has been performed with minimal fuss, and Faye and the team are always on hand and available to support with any queries or issues; large or small.‘

‘Bonita Trimmer is very commercially astute.‘

‘Mark Daniels is very easy to work with and really partners with our company to achieve the best results.‘

‘The breadth of expertise and the ability to provide truly expert and focused advice has been a great source of confidence for me as a client.‘

‘The team have an excellent knowledge of trade mark protection, from the procedural to the practical aspects of protecting a trademark. They have provided me with thoughtful, insightful and level-headed advice.‘

‘Peter Byrd has provided responsive, considered, detailed, practical advice and support on trade mark matters.‘

‘Very commercial attitude; problem-solvers. Deliver what they promise and on time.‘

‘Nick White – understands business needs, very approachable and thinks out of the box.‘

‘Mary Bagnall’s knowledge of color and enforcement paradigms in the UK and EU is invaluable.‘

‘Charlotte Duly has provided a high level of understanding and experience in trade mark matters, giving very clear advice.‘

‘Olivia Gray has in-depth approach to each case and request. She is working very well with deadlines.‘

‘The whole team act as one, they offer support and understanding but listen and offer the best solutions to the problems.‘

‘Under the leadership of Shireen Peermohamed the team are excellent, efficient, objective and essential to our UK enforcement operation. Shireen has imparted her automotive trade mark knowledge not only to Kostyantyn Lobov, who has become a key player in our operation, but also to the trainees whose knowledge grows everyday.‘

‘Shireen Peermohamed is excellent and sets a high standard.‘

‘The team is experienced, innovative and passionate about understanding their clients’ needs.‘

‘Shireen Peermohamed is a brilliant lawyer, razor sharp, expert in her field of specialism, incredibly commercial in her approach and a pleasure to work with.‘

‘Neil Adleman is a fantastic legal partner, he goes the extra mile; he is very commercial, knows the theatre industry intimately and is a strategic thinker.‘

‘Giles Crown always has a good grasp of the commercial implications of the legal issues. He works hard and goes the extra mile to turn things around in the tight timetable that the legal aspects of advertising law requires.‘

‘They are extremely detail oriented and have a superb dispute resolution team that engaged with our company very well throughout or legal dispute with a competitor.‘

‘They understand the law very well naturally and they are synchronised with our predicament perfectly. They walk you through everything, simply explaining options and offering the best advice.‘

‘Lewis Silkin are a strong team on the trade mark side. Simon Chapman is really good and Adam Glass is aggressive.‘

‘I’ve found that this practice has a unique understanding of copyright law as well as a calm and pragmatic approach to their advice.‘

‘I’ve been working with Gina Lodge on a copyright infringement case. From the initial introduction I felt I was in safe hands and it was clear she has a deep understanding of her field. The advice given has been succinct, honest and unbiased in all instances which has given me confidence in the decisions I’ve needed to make as a consequence.‘

‘Ben Mark is super-responsive; he has extensive knowledge with respect to IP matters; and he is very pragmatic. I think his greatest strength is his ability to understand the business needs of our mutual clients. He also is very bright and strategic with a focus on long-term goals.‘

‘Ben Mark – excellent. Responsive, efficient and consistently provides sound advice and decisive opinions.‘

‘Ciara Cullen – Outstanding service levels and very client-friendly. Clear and concise vision of all the issues.‘

‘Jeremy Drew is always very responsive, goes to the point and has a very practical view to solving legal issues.‘

‘Stand-out partners: Ciara Cullen and Ben Mark are both excellent. Ciara is very commercial and pragmatic and a skilled strategist. Ben is technically sound and very knowledgeable.‘

‘David Cran is brilliant.‘

‘Ciara Cullen and her team, from the very start of the process, were professional, approachable, friendly and quite clearly expert litigators. The sheer wealth of experience they have between them reassured us and we very quickly had every confidence that they were working in our best interests and would prove to be formidable adversaries for their counterparts at our competitor.‘

‘We had 100% confidence in the advice that we were given and never once thought twice about following it.‘

‘Alexandra Pygall and Rob Jacob shine.‘

‘The team excels at cross-border trade mark disputes. They are efficient, creative and take action quickly. They combine technical legal expertise with pragmatism and commerciality.‘

‘Rob Jacob is an expert trade mark litigator. Trustworthy, commercial and fiercely intelligent.‘

‘Anne Stoffels – star of the future. Great lawyer. Very responsive and organised.‘

‘Great team; hands-on, easy to work with.‘

‘Alexandra Pygall has a great eye for detail. She excels at licensing work, which makes her my go-to lawyer for this. Combined with a pragmatic and down-to-earth approach, it’s a winning combination.‘

‘Stephenson Harwood has a market-leading team offering notable expertise in all areas of IP law. Frequently acts for pharmaceutical companies in trade mark litigation. Also often representing notable brands. Additionally experienced in parallel imports, design rights, trade secrets and copyright issues.‘

‘The lawyers are extremely responsive and you have immediate access to partners. Within IP law, they are very knowledgeable about the international aspects and have strong contacts in other countries.‘

‘Andy Lee and Alex Hall are truly amazing in handling trade mark disputes.‘

‘We needed specialised IP litigators who had a real understanding of corporate law matters to resolve a convoluted and complex dispute. From the outset, it was clear that the Brandsmiths lawyers are used to thinking outside the box. They approached complex IP legal issues holistically, and provided strategic solutions which considered our global business objectives.‘

‘The Brandsmiths team is a pleasure to work with. They’re our IP litigation partners of choice.‘

‘Andy Lee is super smart, distilling complex IP issues quickly, and strategically having regard to the business objectives. Andy is really approachable and straightforward with incredible attention to detail, offering practical advice that is thorough, analytical and concise. Andy has a subtly aggressive approach to resolving disputes to get you the desired commercial outcome.‘

‘Alex Hall is an excellent lawyer with in depth knowledge of resolving IP disputes having regard to the broader and global commercial issues. Alex has excellent analytical skills, and his advice on complex IP dispute matters and court procedures is always clever, clear and practical.‘

‘Brandsmiths is a boutique trade mark practice which is highly experienced at fighting complex trade mark and passing off cases in all forums. Because they are young and tech-savvy they work flexibly and effectively remotely and are excellent at responding to the client’s needs and wishes.‘

‘I have worked with Andy Lee, a founding partner, and his teams of assistants including Hayley Griffin and Amy Brooks. All are a pleasure to deal with. Andy is unique in his approach to advising and representing clients, giving them a personal service which they much appreciate. Hayley and Amy are self-motivated and outstanding at managing casework, administration and evidence gathering and collation. All of them are very responsive and engaged with every case.‘

‘The firm has an international practice and the quality of the service is as good as any magic circle/major London law firm. It is the law firm I would always choose.‘

‘Jeremy Dickerson has a wealth of experience in litigating for well-known luxury brands. Can deal with a case at an international level and provides the best advice you can get from both a legal and commercial perspective.‘

‘Emily Roberts is driven, commercial, very astute, will fight hard for her clients.‘

‘Jeremy Dickerson – accessible, knowledgeable, very commercial advice.‘

‘Georgina Shaw – accessible, knowledgeable, very commercial advice.‘

‘The people I have worked with are just very nice, approachable, yet intelligent and knowledgeable people. I always find them a joy to work with and trust the quality of the work product that they produce. I have worked with Jeremy Dickerson and Emily Roberts both of who are very commercially minded and pleasant people to work with.‘

‘We were incredibly pleased to work with Clifford Chance – they were proactive, extremely competent, managed the process of the assignment extremely well and brought in all the necessary capacity.’

‘Stephen Reese has done several trade dress clearances for me and they were always excellent. It is clear that he is the mentor and sets the tone for others.’

‘Alex Walker was our point person – he was not only incredibly competent, but also flexible and led us outstandingly in an area where we truly didn’t know our way around! We always felt in the best possible hands!’

‘Leigh Smith has an in-depth understanding of our company and business. Great lawyer. Efficient and extremely responsive. Solution oriented and practical advice, which is of utmost importance for a company.’

‘They are excellent, really one of a kind. Their work is very detailed and professional, on another level compared to other firms I have used. Their analysis and conclusions are so well written that even an ignorant person in the field would be able to understand everything. I trust their analysis and conclusions without any doubt, which I can’t say with respect to other firms I’ve tried. I needed urgent work a couple of times and they have delivered each time without any delay, and the quality of the work was never compromised – it was always very high. So they are my first and only choice.’

‘Great understanding of our company and business. Great legal knowledge. Very responsive. Fee flexibility. Appropriate resourcing.’

‘The team has a high-quality, proactive and client-friendly approach.‘

‘Tamsin Holman and Anna Reid assist us in trade mark and design matters. They are among the best we have dealt with in the UK. Always approachable and friendly with a clear focus also on the commercial side of the matter.‘

‘D Young & Co’s trade mark team is highly pragmatic – they balance genuine commercial understanding with impeccable knowledge of the law. Their advice is always direct, to the point and well judged.‘

‘The practice covers all key IP areas and manages to provide comprehensive and in-depth legal advice which is tailored to the client’s needs and preferences. The legal analysis is top-notch while still managing to remain pragmatic and business oriented.‘

‘The team members are highly responsive, very professional, very knowledgeable while being nice and fun people to work with. They know their clients and their preferences and manage to provide tailored advice every time around.‘

‘We work and have worked closely in particular with Tamsin Holman and Anna Reid. They stand out because of their very personal touch in handling matters.‘

‘Explains situation in plain English, lots of experience, friendly.‘

‘This team specialises in IP litigation and they really go the extra mile. They are client focused with an eye on budget and prospects for success. They also lead in the IP tech innovation arena.‘

‘Rachael Barber is a true star, a tough litigator but with no-nonsense can-do approach. Rachael understands the needs of the business and is extremely thorough, strategic and commercial.‘

‘Able to quickly adapt to and address arising challenges.‘

‘Exceptional subject matter expertise with very commercial advice.‘

‘Alex Woolgar is very approachable and extremely knowledgeable.‘

‘Very knowledgeable team in terms of IP rights, very responsive and also very pragmatic.‘

‘Peter Wienand is excellent both in terms of knowledge but also in terms of experience and offering practical solutions where grey areas are encountered.‘

‘David Copping is excellent, very responsive and commercial in his approach.‘

‘Owen O’Rorke has great insight into the current IP litigation trends which is valuable information for determining the options to resolve IP disputes. He has an in-depth knowledge of IP law and civil procedure.‘

‘The team has unrivalled expertise in advising cultural institutions/not for profits, and have a very good grasp of the particular requirements of this type of organisation.‘

‘Anisha Birk is an excellent associate with a good depth of knowledge and an excellent eye for detail.‘

‘Fox Williams has a very efficient, tight-knit team that responds promptly and well to questions and concerns. They also stay current on trade mark trends and developments.‘

‘Simon Bennett is always polite, sharp, and congenial. He knows his stuff.‘

‘Sarah Redmond is efficient, funny, and super savvy when it comes to trade mark strategy.‘

‘Fox Williams has outstanding experience in fashion law. They are hands on and transparent.‘

‘Sarah Redmond works incredibly fast and foresees all problems.‘

‘Knowledgeable, responsive, efficient, cost effective, very easy to work with.‘

‘A small group of highly intelligent, personable individuals who make things happen for their clients.‘

‘Hansel Henson is a highly effective team of individuals, with experienced and engaging partners who deliver pragmatic, strategic advice at a competitive price. The support team are also highly proficient and we cannot recommend their services highly enough.‘

‘Justine Flockhart is an exceptional intellectual property lawyer. We highly value her expertise in trade marks and we can commend her as a go-to trusted advisor.‘

‘David Hansel’s service and attention has been exemplary.‘

‘Experienced, knowledgeable, friendly and efficient team, providing pragmatic advice. The teams are well leveraged, responsive and cost effective.‘

‘What I regard as most important about Hansel Henson is their expertise, flexibility and charm. They never forget who you are and their people skills are second to none. They are also very fast off the ground and compare favourably with all lawyers I have worked with.‘

‘Justine Flockhart, Tom Henson and David Hansel are all tremendous – they pay attention to the details and appreciate the business needs of their clients and the practical implications of what they are doing.‘

‘Arthur Artinian is client focused, relentless pursuit of excellence, committed to building relationships and understanding client needs.‘

‘Arthur Artinian is a one of the few who straddle being technically excellent, best in class, client focused and a true delight to work with in all circumstances. The breadth of his network is an asset that should not be underestimated.‘

‘Very business focused with strong industry knowledge in the luxury sector. Arthur Artinian is a star.‘

‘Well-developed practice group with a high level of diversity and capabilities across several key jurisdictions.‘

‘Nicholas Bolter’s expertise in the law and regulation of intellectual property is both broad and deep, and he communicates his expert guidance in an accessible and efficient manner. His unique skill set makes him an ideal one-stop partner for in-house counsel.‘

‘Nicholas Bolter is great to deal with, always very responsive and helpful.‘

‘We regularly cooperate with the TMT team at Powell Gilbert, which has outstanding expertise in this field of IP. They know their business inside and out.‘

‘Powell Gilbert is a first-class law firm with an excellent IP department.‘

‘Tom Oliver and Peter Damerell have in-depth knowledge of IP law and a large experience in IP litigation. I would sure recommend both them individually and the entire law firm.‘

‘Excellent cohesion and attention to detail. Highly skilled and responsive.’

‘They are a very creative team. They always listen to the client and prioritise the client’s needs – this comes across in their attitude and approach to large projects. Not intimidated or afraid to tackle difficult legal issues. They then employ their brilliant minds in a collegiate environment to make it work.’

‘David Ives and Richard McDonnell provide outstanding service and are both personable and likeable outside of the office environment.’

‘David Ives is constantly available and knows what he’s doing – he is able to deliver strategically and one of the best project managers we’ve ever worked with. He has developed a great team that he can trust. Richard McDonnell is an exceptional associate and all over the detail.’

‘Richard McDonnell is an exceptional associate and all over the detail.’

‘Nick Fenner is a first-class IP lawyer, who is extremely intelligent and blessed with a good understanding of our business.‘

‘The team at TLT always conducts themselves in a transparent and professional way. No surprises. We use TLT for general business relationship agreement and contract work. They also manage all our trade mark and IP matters. Issues are handled in straightforward plain English. Complex legal issues are made clear and easy to understand.‘

‘Nick Fenner is the partner we mainly work with. He negotiates contractual content with meaningful insight. He skilfully de-escalates contentious issues, finding unexpected solutions that work out well for both sides.‘

‘TLT provides superb legal services on a cost-effective basis.‘

‘The team at AA Thornton takes the time to understand our requirements from a commercial perspective, and then ensures we are kept fully up to date throughout the whole process – using language we can fully understand!‘

‘Knowledgeable, commercial, responsive and extremely professional. They are genuine partners to our business in all things IP. Their billing systems are innovative and generally make our lives very easy. All the focus is on great quality advice and not having to worry about admin.‘

‘Geoff Hussey is out and out the best IP lawyer that we work with.‘

‘They are quickly responsive to any communication and are nice people to do business with. It this is an outstanding firm.‘

‘An experienced team knowledgeable across a range of asset types and situations. Worked with them on a series of asset disposal processes.‘

‘Don McCombie is an excellent operator.‘

‘A wealth of experience in IP matters, suitably robust when a matter requires it.‘

‘David Wilkinson is extremely experienced, flexible in his thinking, personable, generous with his time, practical and understands his clients.‘

‘The IP practice under the leadership of David Wilkinson has considerable depth and breadth of expertise enabling them to handle the biggest and most complex matters.‘

‘David Wilkinson is a very professional, tough and an effective negotiator.‘

‘Don McCombie is young and up and coming. One to watch. Supremely intelligent and knowledgeable, great with clients and a pleasure to deal with.‘

‘Impressive in terms of turnaround speed. Advice received to date has been concise and effective.‘

‘Founding partner Margaret Briffa remains at the helm of this excellent boutique firm of IP solicitors. With excellence across the board, Briffa are a competitively priced, diverse and specialist firm.’

‘William Miles combines charm and commercial savviness with a strong legal background to assist clients achieve their business objectives with minimum fuss and cost.’

‘Tom Synott is an up and coming member of this excellent team. His eye for legal and creative detail is no doubt behind his particular experience advising clients in the fashion industry.’

‘Ramsay Monime is my go to person. He has just made partner this year and rightly deserved. His attention to detail is fantastic and you know you are in safe hands. Nothing is too much trouble and he will always have another way of looking at things to help me look at things from a litigator’s perspective. Definitely want him on my team.’

‘The lawyers are responsible and conscientious in their work, provide timely and accurate consultation on legal risks and consequences. They understand priorities, their advice always meets client’s needs in a clear and efficient way.’

‘Éamon Chawke is fantastic – he gets to the core of the issue quickly and is very good with clients.’

‘William Miles is quite outstanding. His levels of preparation coupled with his exemplary mastery of the legal issues make him a formidable mediation advocate.’

‘Joshua Schuermann is a young associate who is extremely able.’

‘Good focus on detail; use of well-resourced team with work done by those of appropriate seniority; and interesting range of cases.‘

‘Simon Miles is focussed on detail and willing to raise difficult commercial issues with clients.‘

‘The team at Edwin Coe is in regular contact with us. They are always looking out for our best interests. They are thorough and consistent.‘

‘Simon Miles is a clear voice in a sea of noise.‘

‘I am always impressed by Rosie Burbridge’s enthusiasm in all matters regarding IP, and in particular fashion law, her responsiveness and her professionalism.‘

‘Tom Carver is both approachable and knowledgeable across all aspects of IP.‘

‘They are extremely practical in approach – in IP, it is easy for costs and work to spiral out of control very quickly. That never happens with this team – we always receive concise advice which is easily executed, providing us with the IP protection we need with the lowest fuss possible.‘

‘Really professional, knowledgeable and most importantly, a real pleasure to deal with. Partners and associates are very personable. Have a broad range of in-house expertise.‘

‘Anthony Misquitta is a world-class expert on copyright, intellectual property, and contract law. He has provided excellent advice for our publishing house.’

‘An excellent network of solicitors, all of who are reasonably priced.’

‘Anthony Misquitta is an excellent lawyer. He’s on my speed dial for disputes. Rebecca Holford-Harrison is also very good, with a particular interest in geographical indicators. Both are a joy to work with.’

‘Dominic Bray is a really clever copyright lawyer who cares about his cases and his team.’

‘Gordon Williams is very knowledgeable and provides clear instructions. He knows what he wants and does not shy away from asking for it. Mark Stafford is similar. His knowledge of the music industry is second to none.’

‘Julian Ward is really responsive, always available, a willing sounding board and a great support to our legal team. A really good and trusted lawyer and a key part of our extended legal function.’

‘Dominic Bray gives practical, no-nonsense advice with good humour along the way. Very good client manner and enjoyable to work with.’

‘The team provides creative, strategic, and practical advice to address the issues posed. The communication is clear and concise and makes it very easy for me to relay to my ultimate clients.‘

‘First-class understanding of the law. The ability to strategise. Excellent client service.‘

‘Anna Frankum is approachable, pragmatic and very knowledgeable.‘

‘Practical advice, speed of response, understanding of my business. Acting as a sounding board, as well as a typical legal advisor.‘

‘Anna Frankum is a really lovely, kind and approachable person, as well as being at the top of her game legally.‘

‘A focused team run by Caroline Hayward with expertise and experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters. Clients have the benefit of direct partner contact for most cases in my experience.‘

‘Caroline Hayward is an experienced, pragmatic and commercial litigator with expertise in non-contentious matters. Will always go the extra mile for the client.‘

‘Alice Gould is extremely strong on trade mark matters.‘

‘As a whole the firm is very professional and also very user friendly, with the team being focused on getting the right result for the client and at the same time being easy to talk to and able discuss technical matters in practical terms.‘

‘Caroline Hayward is very pleasant and professional. She is very responsive and always delivers good advice in a succinct and friendly manner.‘

‘Alice Edwards is exceptionally efficient, fast, and courteous.‘

‘Trowers & Hamlins were able to provide invaluable early stage advice on how we might approach a complex matter and we willing to constructive engage with our insurers.‘

‘What matters to me in a legal firm is the quality of advice and the ability of the key people to understand my business and its needs. Venner Shipley’s team is excellent in both respects. They are intelligent, insightful, flexible and responsive. Above all, I know I can trust the advice that they offer.‘

‘James Tumbridge is our key advisor at Venner Shipley and is consistently outstanding. I can think of no one I would rather have on my side in a litigation.‘

‘The personnel have always been friendly and down to earth, establishing a rapport which we value.’

‘Impressive expertise in IP law.‘

‘The partner we dealt with was Paul Harris and his depth and breadth of knowledge was extremely impressive. His advice was always spot on and our case developed exactly as he said it would and we prevailed over our opposition.‘

‘Consistently reliable and efficient.‘

‘Wedlake Bell is a very good example of a partner-led firm. It is very much focused on its clients’ needs.‘

‘Hands-on, efficient and trustworthy service.‘

‘Matthew Pryke is professional, reliable, honest and has the ability to speak in a language that all would understand.‘

‘Rob Lands is very experienced, commercially minded, clever and reliable.‘

‘Really approachable and considerate of my limited knowledge of this area. Extremely friendly and patient with any requests. Very personal service.‘

‘Robert Lands has been my point of contact. He has been helpful and creative with all our needs.‘

‘A small team headed by the energetic Georgie Collins.‘

‘Georgie Collins is enthusiastic, energetic, commercially minded, fights her client’s corner and has wide experience in the IP sector.‘

‘The IP team at Irwin Mitchell is exceptional.‘

‘They have in-depth knowledge about cross-over sectors, such as IP and gaming.‘

‘Carl Rohsler is a very personable solicitor indeed. He knows the law and practice inside out and will give you a straightforward assessment of the merits of a case. This combination is far rarer than it should be.‘

‘Carl Rohsler is fantastic when it comes to strategic legal advice with respect to IP. He is always on hand and available whenever we need advice on the best course of action.‘

‘Carl Rohsler has always been available to answer my questions and is very precise concerning the strategy to adopt. I particularly appreciated his competence and his frankness in addressing the actions to put in place. I could feel his experience and I did not have any hesitation in trusting his advice.‘

‘The team is extremely competent and replies to every question quickly and precisely. They pay lot of attention on making the legal language comprehensible to people without a legal background.‘

‘Knowledgeable, organised, promptly responds to queries.‘

‘Great team; extremely client focused; great on-point legal advice but pragmatic and helpful – solution orientated.‘

‘Jim Dennis is always available, never too much trouble, and pleasure to work with. Advice always succinct and commercially astute.‘

‘Simons Muirhead Burton has helped me significantly in all legal matters including copyright infringements.‘

‘Always easy to understand and they always get back to you – with solid advice!‘

‘Maninder Gill has been a great team lead and has been readily contactable at all points through the process to date. He has provided a great deal of care and attention and most importantly has helped us with strategy as well as execution.‘

‘Attentive team that are always available round the clock. Billing is transparent.‘

‘Overall I would say that they have a unique blend of legal knowledge and commercial understanding which means that their advice is practical and pragmatic.‘

‘I work with Martin Soames and Maninder Gill. Both have a wealth of expertise in the subjects of IP and contracts. Moreover they have an understanding of the practical realities of the publishing industry and this makes this advice not only legally correct but cognizant of the commercial realities of our business.‘

‘We work with Maninder Gill. He is an outstanding individual and an excellent professional. Exceptionally client focused, very accessible, great at finding solutions to client problems.‘

‘The key capabilities of the team are, besides an outstanding knowledge of the IP practice and international developments, accessibility: they react very quick, the same day, and very pleasant to deal with and using clear language.‘

‘Working remotely with this firm is a breeze, whatever time zones you may find yourself in.‘

‘The best part of working with them is they take great ownership of the matter at hand, acting as buffer to these, allowing you to get on with other daily business issues and not be to distracted from the action they are following for you.‘

‘Steven James is always on hand to provide confident and practical advice. His deep and technical knowledge of IP is unparalleled.‘

‘Very strong team – they have varied backgrounds that cover almost every specialist section of the law. Their team is fast and reliable with deadlines and communication is excellent. Their work ethic is unbelievable.‘

‘Strong dynamic people that have taken the time to get to know me and my company. it feels very much like having an in-house team.‘

‘Clydes handle mid-sized cases skillfully and cost-effectively, while providing a very personal client service.’

‘Chris Williams is very client-friendly, reassuring and warm in comparison to some others in the profession. This makes clients’ experiences of litigation much less stressful than is often the case.’

‘Ralph Cox has unrivalled knowledge of patent law and practice – he is very good with clients and very supportive.’

‘Really efficient and well-run team with top-notch expertise.‘

‘They are extremely efficient and provide very high-quality work.‘

‘Kerry Lee has been outstanding. I have worked with many other firms for IP – the level of commitment, time and dedication Kerry Lee has given to myself and the company has been outstanding. The level of protection he has put in place is better than anything we have ever received from anywhere before.‘

‘The team is headed by Kerry Lee, who is a brilliant intellectual property lawyer. His in-depth knowledge combined with his hands-on approach makes him a must have for in-house lawyers who need IP support on a regular basis.‘

‘Kerry Lee – exceptional tactician combined with technical expertise, and fantastic client care. Very diligent.‘

‘Carlton Daniel – impressive knowledge of the market and the technology in use.‘

‘Deep technical expertise, combined with an understanding of the client business. Our field is marketing and advertising technology, and the team is familiar with the market, and the technologies used in this space. This made the whole process of instructing and seeking advice much easier.‘

‘The team as a whole is very easy to work with. Kerry Lee is reliable, accurate and quick to respond.‘