‘Great knowledge of patents and IP’

‘Down to earth and makes sure they have fully understood the issues and problems at stake.’

‘Their attention to detail, their thinking out-of-the-box and enlarging the value they drive to the applicants.’

‘Superb IP team with expertise in patent and design litigation, licensing and transactions. Great knowledge of the law and courts, coupled with exceptional commercial acumen and client care.’

‘Responsive, helpful, pragmatic and wise.’

‘The team is very engaged, enthusiastic, does a great job of communicating and providing strategic guidance.’

‘Alex Brodie – Strong female role model in a tech field, still not that common. Good strategic thinker, good relationship with clients.’

‘John Coldham is a clear, precise and available professional that consistently makes himself available to drive value to the clients.’

‘Huw Evans – excellent partner, effective manager, excellent communication skills.’

‘Jon Ball – excellent partner, good insight into case strategy, excellent communication skills.’

‘They have a great understanding of our business and the ability advise us in a commercial and practical way, whilst remaining professional.’

‘Very experienced team in soft IP, in particular trade marks / passing-off, and copyright and designs.’

‘Freeths’ IP team has spent time really getting to know our business and brand and what is particularly important to us. The team proactively advise on brand protection, key case law updates that may impact our brand and present their advice in a commercial, pragmatic way.’

‘Simon Barker and Michaela Selvester are always very professional but pragmatic.’

‘Simon Barker – very experienced in dealing with competing products to the market leaders. Is great at handling lay clients’ expectations and guiding them through the whole litigation process.’

‘Simon Barker is excellent – calm, pragmatic, experienced and will find every point.,

‘Iona Silverman – very experienced in soft IP matters, in particular trade marks and passing-off. Very level headed in reaching and advising upon a commercial settlement.’

‘Martin Noble has a good understanding of patent and design law, combined with sound strategic sense.’

‘Straight talking and considerate to the client’s specific needs. Great at building relationships that add value to the service for the client. Strong at IP litigation.’

‘Strong team, focused on detail with a commercial approach.’

‘A well balanced team that has both strength and depth, and so can allocate an appropriate level of expertise to each case and task.’

‘Daniel Goodall is a sharp performer with a keen eye for detail, and pragmatic advice.’

‘Mauro Paiano has a wealth of experience and expertise in all areas of IP, including trade marks, copyright and designs, and unusually for practitioners outside of London in patents as well. He gives very sensible, commercially focused advice.’

‘Nick Briggs. Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.’

‘Very friendly, responsive and clearly on top of all our work and issues arising.’

‘There is a breadth and depth of expertise who understand the domain as well as the legal aspects.’

‘The IP team are incredible easy to deal with. They breakdown the issue quickly and offer pragmatic, commercially focused advice which I can quickly relay to the Board. They are experts at what they do.’

‘I have been impressed by the way this firm has embraced changes in technology including AI.’

‘The team demonstrated very good knowledge of the subject matter, both of letter and the practical aspects of the law, and were very helpful in guiding us through the matter.’

‘Andrew Brennan is my go to IP lawyer. I have a number of litigation/passing off claims where Andrew’s advice has been pragmatic and commercial. I wouldn’t use anyone else.’

‘The advice and support from Victoria Bentley over the last few months has been exceptional.’

‘Victoria Bentley exhibited a thorough knowledge of IPR law and practices and led our project brilliantly.’

‘The personal service and the fact they explain everything to you in terms and ways you can understand.’

‘Their lawyers are first class and have a brilliant knowledge of the law and sectors in the areas in which they operate.’

‘Very responsive and capable team who dealt with our Intellectual property issue quickly and efficiently with high levels of communication and transparency.’

‘As well as providing the legal advice, they are well aware of the commerciality in dealing with issues.’

‘I work with Claire O’Brien in this context. I have always found her responsive, efficient and helpful, with a “can-do” attitude to the projects she\’s involved with.’

‘I have worked with Claire O’Brien, a fantastic lawyer, knowledgeable and personable. Knows what I want and the right way to go about it.’

‘Natalie Welch – Natalie provides valuable, practical and pragmatic assistance on our contentious IP matters.’