Lewis Cohen > Mishcon de Reya LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

The practice at Mishcon de Reya LLP comprises specialists from multiple practice areas, who are well placed to advise developers, operators, landlords, investors and owners on a range of issues. Leading the commercial, technology, data and sports division is Lewis Cohen, who offers extensive experience in franchising issues, and operating and management agreements. Corporate transactional lawyers, Laura Chandler and Larry Nathan, have a diverse client base spanning major players from the retail, breweries, and new technology fields.

Steered by media practice head Lewis Cohen, Mishcon de Reya LLP works with a number of leading broadcasters, production companies, and other film and television industry players on a range of corporate, commercial, and IP-intensive matters. Other key names include Adam Rose, a highly experienced commercial partner, and David Rose, who regularly works with clients on the protection and enforement of IP rights.

With demonstrable strength in contentious work, Mishcon de Reya LLP’s retail team is instructed by large retail and luxury brands, both established companies and start-ups, to handle trade mark disputes, and advise on brand management issues, franchise developments, and commercial and strategic partnerships. The team is jointly led by Sally Britton and Lewis Cohen; the former’s expertise spans brand protection strategies, including enforcement, monitoring, and design filing, while the latter specialises in the full range of retail sector-related commercial arrangements. Following its January 2023 merger with Mishcon de Reya LLP, the team strengthened its capabilities with the arrivals of employment expert Dominic Holmes, data privacy specialist James Boyle, and Louisa Dixon, who handles international brand protection and enforcement matters.

Beyond the department’s strength in the manufacturing sector, Mishcon de Reya LLP have been under instruction from a wide range of large sector players regarding contractual work, with big-ticket mandates including PR services, influencer, and supply chain arrangements, as well as large scale commercialisation agreements pertaining to the use of retail park space. Group head Lewis Cohen has a wide-reaching practice, with particular acumen in manufacturing, supply and distribution agreements, whereas Adam Rose is noted for his ability to cover a range of real estate contractual issues. Simon Leaf is also recommended for his experience working with asset managers and investment funds, while the merger at the start of the year with Taylor Vinters has seen the arrival of a number of associates which have bolstered the team’s bench.

Lewis Cohen leads the franchising group at Mishcon de Reya LLP, which assists franchisors and significant international multi-brand franchisees with international transactions. The team assists a varied client base of hotel owners, retailers, and restaurant owners. In January 2023, the firm merged with Mishcon de Reya LLP, bolstering the team’s franchising expertise with the addition of Hugh Tebay. Commercial partner Adam Rose advises clients on licensing and franchising agreements, and associate Olivia Bowden supports clients in the leisure and hospitality sectors on the termination and re-negotiation of franchise agreements.

Led by David Rose, the ‘commercially minded’ team Mishcon de Reya LLP fields an IP offering that possesses breath and depth, with particular strengths in IP disputes and enforcement. The firm is notably involved in the Sky v Skykick case, among other instances of high-profile and complex litigation. Jeremy Hertzog is renowned for his work in handling contractual disputes, alongside a strong anti-counterfeiting practice. Sally Britton heads the firm’s brands group, and routinely advises clients on IP protection and enforcement, while Lewis Cohen, who leads the firm’s IP transactional team, has strengths in the full range of commercial, IP and media agreements. Louisa Dixon’s expertise lies in trade marks and brands, while Peter Nunn has significant trade secrets knowledge. Cassandra Hill and Justin Lambert are also recommended.