Paul Bentham > Addleshaw Goddard > Manchester, England > Lawyer Profile

Addleshaw Goddard has the capability both to act in complex IP litigation and to advise on non-contentious brand strategy and management, with its support for growing sports brand Castore being a case in point. The practice is led by Paul Bentham, who has great experience in brand and design protection, as well as in advising on the intellectual property implications of company acquisitions and joint ventures. Further key names include Nadine Waters, who is experienced in pharmaceuticals industry IP, and Tim Carter, who focuses on trademark work in the retail sector.

Addleshaw Goddard‘s comprehensive practice covers both major procurement projects and litigation in the IT and Telecoms space. Standout work includes the firm’s representation of Soteria in a case before the Court of Appeal concerning the interpretation of a standard exclusion clause, overturning a precedent which would have had far reaching commercial consequences within the industry. On the non-contentious side, the firm is known for its expertise in cloud matters, enterprise resource planning and AI. The team is led by James Whittaker, who regularly acts on large scale outsourcing arrangements. Phil McGough handles transactional IT and telecoms work, while Paul Bentham is an expert on systems implementations. Also key are Nadine Waters, who works on outsourcing, and data protection specialist Claire Edwards.