J A Kemp > London, England > Firm Profile

‘The team’s client commitment is outstanding. They combine high-level legal expertise with practical and business sense. Great strategic advisers in the field of IP. We typically work with one partner, however the firm has various attorneys on board with specific expertise in certain areas. And these can be swiftly pulled on board – if the case at hand would require so.‘

‘The attorneys I have collaborated with are highly skilled and proactive. It saves my time to collaborate with them.‘

‘JA Kemp, and in particular Andrew Bentham’s group, brings vast experience in patents related to plant biotechnology and the as-biotechnology space, and is also able to advise from a commercial perspective.‘

‘Pat Campbell leads the biotechnology team and is a very knowledgeable European patent attorney. He has broad experience in antibody patenting and other relevant areas of the biopharmaceuticals sector. Pat has an excellent understanding of the industry and proactively addresses industry needs. He is a very nice and approachable person. Graham Lewis is an expert in the field of SPCs. Also, very nice and easy to work with.’

‘I work with Mark Roberts, a sharp thinker who swiftly takes up new technology. Mark is very dedicated and great fun to work with. We have been working in several opposition proceedings where he has a great track record for our company. He comes well prepared, and adds great value to the in-house team. He works effectively and has prepared alternative scenarios that bring value, which also enable him to swiftly switch gear in proceedings, when need might be.‘

‘I have worked with Mark Roberts and Amanda Simons. Both team members are very professional and proactive. You really look forward to give them a new case.‘

‘We mainly work with two partners, both are exceptional: Andrew Bentham has a very well-rounded view of IP versus the needs of the business and provides detailed advice that is both legally accurate and tailored to the needs of the business. Ian MacLeod has the ability to perceive complex subject matter quickly and add value through analysis that is very focused on the salient points.‘

‘The primary lawyer we deal with at J A Kemp is Ravi Srinivasan. Ravi is an outstanding IP legal professional. His insights and attention to detail are second to none. He and his team are efficient, organised and highly effective.‘

‘There is a depth of knowledge within the team and clearly expertise running through at every level.‘

‘J A Kemp has an amazing trade mark prosecution team. I have found them to be highly professional, prompt, detail-oriented, knowledgeable and to top all this, reasonably priced.‘

‘Aaron Newell is great on strategy, ‘thinking round a problem’ and achieving creative solutions which work for us. Selina Chan offers thoughtful and thorough support to Aaron. Both Aaron and Selina are really personable and enjoyable to work with.‘

‘Charlotte Stirling is organised, professional, extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. She’s extremely responsive and has supported us on our trade mark portfolio for many years now. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing assistance with trade mark issues.‘

‘Charlotte Stirling is a fantastic trade mark attorney.  She offers real, practical advice, proposing solutions instead of simply identifying problems. The solutions she proposes are consistently great, and save our company’s attorneys significant amounts of time, as often we simply need to sign off on the solution she proactively proposed to the issue she identified.‘

‘Ben Mooneapillay is smart, responsive, collaborative, practical and relaxed.  A rare and excellent blend of qualities in a trusted adviser. Would recommend him, and J A Kemp, unhesitatingly.‘

‘Aaron Newell is the star performer I have always preferred to work with. I wonder if Aaron ever sleeps! No matter what time of the day or night you send an email, he responds without delay. His opinions are always thorough and leave no gaps.‘

‘Aaron Newell is an incredibly hard worker with a great knowledge and creativity. He is able to think out of the box which is a great asset for any of his clients. He is extremely fast and very thorough. Thinks in opportunities and possibilities rather than problems. A joy to work with.‘