Esther Kirwan > Clarion > Leeds, England > Lawyer Profile

Clarion‘s multidisciplinary sports practice is composed of lawyers with experience handling commercial contracts and sponsorships, contractual disputes, insolvencies, and M&A mandates for sportswear brands, clubs and sports venue clients. Led by senior partner Richard Moran, who handles transactional matters, the team has strong local connections with Yorkshire clients such as Harrogate Town. Commercial lawyer Charlie Smith is also recommended, as is IP specialist Esther Kirwan.

The intellectual property practice at Clarion excels at handling international mandates for clients in the biotechnology, manufacturing and retail sectors, among others. The practice is very active in commercial IP matters, frequently advising on the IP aspects of corporate acquisitions as well as regularly assisting with IP portfolio management. Additionally, the team frequently acts in cross-border disputes related to IP infringement claims. Esther Kirwan, who leads the team, is an expert in international IP work and regularly works on portfolio management work as well as patent litigation. Sue Streatfield is a key contact for contentious work and maintains close relations with clients in the chemical and biotechnology sectors. Lindsey Wrenn and Sarah Molloy, who excel at advising on trade mark protection, are also highly recommended.