Wiggin LLP > London, England > Firm Profile

‘Wiggin make every client feel as if they’re the only client. They’re responsive, communicate clearly, and always cut to the chase. Their team works together seamlessly ensuring you never have to repeat briefs or context.’

‘Ben Whitelock is the consummate professional. Highly commercial, personnable and an excellent sounding board for his clients, he gets the job done quickly with the minimum of fuss.’

‘Full partner engagement – technically first class married to a practical approach and always personable and available. this firm stands out in the legal market.’

‘The very high touch partner attention to deals and their willingness to invest time in getting to know your business and priorities when undertaking M&A.’

‘Jason Fisher is an exceptionally capable and diligent M&A and Corporate lawyer who can be trusted to take a deal through to success at reasonable rates, even when the client has limited internal resources to devote to the transaction.’

‘The services provided by Wiggin’s Gaming and Betting Practice is outstanding, the in-depth knowledge of the UK gaming market and ability to connect with legal advisers globally brings a service that can attend to almost any gaming related query. Without doubt the best UK gaming lawyers available.’

‘Stephen Ketteley and Chris Elliott are quite simply the dream team, in-depth knowledge of the UK gaming market, coupled with EQ and a genuine desire to assist their clients, makes them the most approachable lawyers around.’

‘Wiggin’s Betting & Gaming team is the preeminent advisor in the gambling sector. They are experienced, knowledgeable, responsive and, above all, their advice is practical and actionable. They also have strong links with advisors worldwide, making them the one stop shop for advice on the global gambling sector. Highly recommended!’

‘Stephen Ketteley has vast experience in regulatory matters both in the UK and elsewhere, and there is no-one better to guide clients through the regulatory minefield. Chris Elliott has an encyclopaedic knowledge of UK regulation in particular, and offers practical advice that answers clients’ questions.’

‘David McLeish is a corporate specialist, but also has extensive regulatory and commercial experience. There is simply no-one better placed to guide a client through a complicated transaction or arrangement.’

‘Jason Chess is very experienced, and a long-standing valued advisor to the company. Chris Elliott is an up-and-comer, and recent partner with very good knowledge and responsive.’

‘The team is unrivalled in terms of skills and experience in the sector. A trusted advisor, with deep industry knowledge. I can’t speak highly enough of the team.’

‘Steve Ketteley, David McLeish, and Chris Elliott – I think I speak for all Wiggin clients in the B&G sector to say that we are delighted Chris has been promoted and it is thoroughly deserved. Bethan Lloyd recently joined the team and is one to watch.’

‘The Wiggin team is very personable, commercial but, fundamentally, it is technically excellent. They are masters of the media and betting space. Can’t rate them highly enough. The team atmosphere is very strong and you feel like you are using a joined up, knowledgeable and respectful practice.’

‘Quick to react to even the most ridiculous of instructions. The team has a sense of fun, and aren’t stuffy, but all knuckle down to deliver. Ross Sylvester – simply excellent. Super hard working and technically strong. Knows his onions. Jason Fisher – excellent young corporate partner. Knows his space well. Developing a great betting and gaming practice.’

‘Wiggin set the gold standard when it comes to media law. They are always up to date on industry practice and the changing landscape of media finance, film and television contracting, labour law and specifically international as well as British entertainment norms. They have an in depth knowledge of both the independent film and television landscape as well as that of the US studios and international streamers.’

‘Rachel Alexander – calm and methodical.’

‘Outstanding, pragmatic commercial legal advice. Wiggin understand the media landscape, the complexities of the deals being negotiated and add extraordinary commercial, legal and technical value at every stage. Super timely in their responses, totally human in their interactions and a joy to work with.’

‘Sean James is exceptional, one of the best brains in the the media industry. He adds value at every step of the way, helping navigate hugely complicated matters with clarity and confidence. Sean is a pleasure to deal with and incredibly responsive and pragmatic in his advice. He always adds to the strategic debate and is approachable and unstuffy.’

‘First class team with in-depth understanding of music business.’

‘Outstanding, pragmatic commercial legal advice. Wiggin understand the media landscape, the complexities of the deals being negotiated and add extraordinary commercial, legal and technical value at every stage. Super timely in their responses, totally human in their interactions and a joy to work with.’

‘A breadth of partners, all with huge experience, that can offer different perspectives – matching the best skill set to each case.’

‘Michael Browne has outstanding judgment, huge experience, able to synthesize and analyse complex technical and legal cases to cut through to the important issues.’

‘Sara Ashby really focuses on the detail in each case, rehearsing all the arguments and counter-arguments at an early stage.’

‘The Wiggin team is rock solid. In the face of reprehensible tactics, they were calm, steady and wise throughout. Their ability to speak in plain English was refreshing, as was the good humour with which they managed a complex, high stakes case against dangerous opponents. They had the confidence to call out empty threats, and to make strategy based on that confidence. I could not recommend them more whole-heartedly.’

‘Caroline Kean has a remarkable ability to stay cool and think clearly in the face of even the most aggressive or underhand tactics. She speaks in plain English. Again and again, her assessment of risks in our high-stakes case was vindicated. Her intuitive grasp of the law – and of justice – gives her an ability to form strategy that is confident without ever being reckless.

‘Lizzy Wiggin has all the attributes one could wish for in a solicitor. Her grasp of detail is precise but she wears it lightly, always cutting to what is crucial. Even when the stakes are high and her opponents ferocious, she remains cheerful, a true gift.’

‘Incredibly client friendly. One of the very few elite media/reputation management teams with the experience and knowledge to conduct the most complex cases in the field.’

‘Caroline Kean is one of the doyennes of the media law world; a highly experienced practitioner with great knowledge of the law and a feel for tactics and strategy which is always clear and decisive and commercial.’

‘Matt Dando is a star and the next big defendant-focused lawyer in the sector. He has the trust of numerous large media players and the experience and knowledge to conduct cases across the spectrum.’

‘Adelaide Lopez is a fantastic associate who goes the extra mile for her clients and gives excellent tactical advice’

‘A top media defendant team, with real industry and litigation know-how.’

‘The team benefits from its huge strength in depth in media law, offering a different insight to other firms without this group.’

‘Sara Ashby is one of the most experienced IP litigators in London. She cares deeply for her clients and combines detailed analysis of the case with sound commercial advice.’

‘This is a leading IP practice with some exceptional practitioners.’

‘Calum Smyth is an excellent patent litigator. He has extensive commercial knowledge. He shows technical flair (he has an engineering background) and is able to embrace new and complex technical areas, where he is recognised as being an expert.’

‘Sara Ashby is a leading light. She has a superb record as a patent litigator. Sara has a razor-sharp legal brain, but is still very commercial and client focused. These qualities, together with her determination in litigation to get the best results for her clients, mean that she has a great success record. Sara is able to turn her hand to a range of different subject-matter areas.’

‘Mike Browne – very good at analysing complex technical & legal matters, getting to the core issues upon which the case is likely to turn. Particularly good in cases where there are multiple causes of action. Wide experience in patent matters. Brings his broader range of litigation experience to the fore in patent cases.

‘Wiggins provides excellent, comprehensive, practical, detailed advice that is suited for our large and diverse multinational corporation. The value we receive from Wiggins, when comparing pricing to the deliverables offered, is unparalleled in the region.’

‘The Wiggin’s team is an excellent IT and Telecoms practice. They know the issues and materials to an expert degree, and they are a tight unit and work efficiently and professionally.’

‘Wiggin is not only extremely competent but provides spot-on advice which is easy to use in-house. They are there when you need them, have a wide network of lawyers and firms in other geographies and offer cross-country advice for multinationals.’

‘The team has a wealth of expertise gathered whilst working in-house at telco providers. That “real life” in-house experience is invaluable as it translates to informed, practical advice.’

‘Gordon Moir is an authority on telecoms and refreshingly commercial in his advice.’

‘Victoria Harris has recently joined the team and brings a wealth of in-house experience, and is incredibly intelligent and insightful.’

‘Marcus Bagnall is extremely competent, efficient, always available and very friendly. A great business partner.’

‘Gordon Moir is one of the best sounding boards and advisers you can hope for when stuck in complex cases. In his calm manner he helps you to structure a matter. What makes him and his team stand out is that you feel your mandate matters to them, that they want to achieve something not only for you but also with you.’

‘Gordon Moir and a team of extraordinary IT/Telecoms lawyers. They have deep knowledge of a broad range of IT and telecom issues and legal applications. They possess not only a deep understanding of the legal issues, but have a professional grasp of the related technology.’

‘Strong commercial understanding of how data protection works in the gambling sector. Practical recommendations on how to proceed rather than just repeating the law.’

‘Patrick Rennie not only understands data protection law but also how to offer advice within a commercial context. He is practical and great at solving problems encountered by clients’

‘Wiggins is extremely knowledgeable in the iGaming sector and is trusted by us to lead and advise on data protection.’

‘Wiggin is an extension of our in-house legal function. The team seamlessly steps in to support us when we need. Its industry knowledge is fantastic and allows it to advise with real practicality and commerciality.’

‘Patrick Rennie is incredibly knowledgeable and practical. He is able to give fast and clear advice on every issue we are facing.’

‘Patrick Rennie has been excellent as the key point of contact for privacy-related work. The differentiator we have felt with Wiggin is that the advice is always anchored in practical, pragmatic considerations and it is always provided from a standpoint of knowing our business very well.’

‘The Wiggin data protection, privacy and cybersecurity team is not only technically knowledgeable but also commercially astute, making it a very good business partner.’

‘Patrick Rennie is not only very technically competent in this area but also, having spent substantive time on secondment in DPO roles in-house, understands the practical and commercial realities faced by businesses and DPOs intimately.’

‘Excellently placed and well connected in the sports world. Incredible industry knowledge. You want them on your side.’

‘Ross Sylvester knows the sports betting world in and out. He’s fabulous.’

‘Exceptional depth of understanding within the sector. Wiggin’s experience of the legal issues within sport mean that there is nothing they haven’t seen before and can give relevant advice accordingly at very short notice.

‘No other firm has such a key understanding of the unique commercial and emotional pull of sports which creates unique, and often illogical, decision making from rights holders.’

‘Ross Sylvester’s advice is nuanced and couched within the specificity of the sports sector where circumstances are often unique.’

‘The team has great industry knowledge and is able to provide top quality legal and related commercial advice with respect to the subject matter.’

‘Sarah Drake has great industry knowledge and is able to provide top quality legal and related commercial advice with respect to the subject matter.’

‘Josh Kay was brilliant to work with.’

‘Great strength from a small team.‘

‘Knows its specialist areas inside out and excellent for medium-sized disputes.’

‘Very responsive, switched on and good to work with. We always get full partner attention, which is rare for most firms these days.’

‘Advice is not merely template based, but takes into account the full complexity and nuance of each problem – deep sector experience and knowledge.’

‘Fully focused on clients’ issues, in-depth advice with options, and always practical and commercial. The lawyers also listen to clients and their particular concerns.’

‘Alan Owens is outstanding. All over the detail, but his particular strength is in understanding the client and where litigation will go.’

‘Alan Owens has solid gambling law expertise.‘

‘The very realistic and commercial senior associate Elizabeth Wiggin is very easy to work and delivers rapid turnarounds.’

‘A great firm to work with. Deepest knowledge of applicable law and ability to find ingenious solutions to clients’ needs. Outstanding understanding of challenges facing the clients and aptitude to resolve problems in the most time and cost-efficient manner.’

‘Carina Gommers and Carl de Meyer are the two leaders with the firm possessing legal acumen and wealth of knowledge in all facets of practice. A target-oriented team, and a pleasure to work with.’

‘The IP team at Wiggin LLP is highly capable and responsive. It is always a pleasure to collaborate with them.’

‘We have been collaborating for a long time with Carina Gommers. Smart and proactive, it is always a pleasure to work with her. She is an effective communicator, providing reliable and quick advice.’

‘Carina Gommers is very skilled and knowledgeable with Belgium’s IP. She has the ability to think outside-the-box and I am extremely impressed by her professionalism.’

‘Carl Demeyer stands out for his intelligence, knowledge, experience, communication, availability’

‘I have had a very good experience working with Wiggin in Belgium and in the UK. I particularly appreciate high quality of their advice, their experience and focus on finding effective, client-friendly solutions. I have engaged Wiggin in several trademark matters all of which have been resolved to the full satisfaction of my clients. We’ll be working with them in the future.’

‘I specifically appreciate the work done by Carina Gommers in my clients’ matters. Her advice is always to the point and business-oriented. There is nothing I need to add or explain to my client when I forward her advice – she perfectly understands the needs of foreign companies and explains the proposed strategy in a clear and comprehensive manner.’