Tom Iverson > Simkins LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Simkins LLP acts for clients in crisis situations, especially those involving digital and social media issues in the defamation, privacy and data protection spaces. In addition, the team is heavily involved in pre-publication and pre-broadcast work. Gideon Benaim leads the team, representing leading clients in the financial services, technology and television sectors. Tom Iverson supports clients with matters concerning data protection, defamation, privacy and copyright law. Associate Jessica Welch is another key name, with experience in defamation, privacy, harassment and data protection.

Simkins LLP has a particular focus on catalogue sales and acquisitions pertaining to music publishing rights and sound recordings. Managing partner Euan Lawson – known for his music expertise in both a commercial and corporate context – heads up the division, which also has a thriving talent practice including established and up-and-coming acts, in addition to acting for the estates of well-known musicians. Disputes head Paddy Gardiner is noted for his involvement in complex IP issues – an area in which Ed Baden-Powell is further instructed alongside his commercial contract work. Also within the team is the experienced litigator Tom Iverson and Ed Weidman, an expert in non-contentious matters.