Venner Shipley LLP > London, England > Firm Profile

‘Venner Shipley has a diverse team with depth and breadth of knowledge. The team is academically very talented and can grasp new ideas and concepts very quickly, and more importantly, they can convert the idea into the written form.’

‘Allie Elend is a very bright, intelligent lawyer with excellent scientific knowledge; she grasps new ideas and concepts almost immediately and asks excellent thought-provoking questions in order to best understand the science and technology.’

‘Everyone at Venner is incredible in terms of providing clear and concise communications and work product on time that includes detailed and accurate analysis.’

‘The team is well-equipped to help make the right strategic decisions.’

‘Venner has great experience in patent prosecution and EPO opposition and appeal proceedings.’

‘Catrin Petty and Anton Hutter have an excellent understanding of chemistry. It helps in making a robust application for novel small molecules. and in granting and defending patents.’

‘Paul Derry is very committed, and he takes extra steps in application drafting to solve issues with inventors.’

‘Tim Russell has broad expertise in all aspects of patent prosecution. He has extensive expertise in opposition and appeal proceedings before the EPO, combined with technical and legal knowledge. He provides high-quality services.’

‘I’ve been impressed with the partners’ client management and cost-effective and practical updates and advice notes. The firm’s matter management is also good.’

‘Clare Turnbull has very good client relationships and expectations management. She is tailored and practical with her advice, and it certainly helps when she sets out the position, as well as the risk and benefits. She is also very friendly and approachable.’

‘Venner Shipley is a go-to firm for any UK trade mark matters. I also highly recommend them when asked for a reference in the UK by my peers. Working with them is a breeze, and they provide much value.’

‘Yoann Rousseau is unparalleled in his attention to his client’s needs. He is thorough and always delivers impeccable work. While being detail-oriented and explaining the legal subtleties, he manages to keep a hands-on and practical approach that allows for actionable advices. An absolute pleasure to work with, his responsiveness is second to none.’

‘A great team of professionals dedicated to satisfying their clients and to making their job as professional as possible.’

‘I have been impressed by their work and by their professional skills. They just do the job as it must be done with a touch of talent, which makes them special. This is in particular the case when I work with Clare Turnbull and Camilla Sexton.’

‘The team provide a proactive and pragmatic service, are easy to deal with and respond promptly.’

‘David Birchall provides great support for our global portfolio, and always gives a considered and commercial response to matters that arise.’

‘I have been impressed with the partners’ client management and cost-effective and practical updates and advice notes.’

‘The firm manage their network of international associates’ inputs seamlessly, which makes my life easier.’

‘Very good client relationship and expectations management from Clare Turnbull. She is tailored and practical with her advice.’

‘Venner Shipley is my go-to firm for any UK trademark matters.’

‘Working with them is a breeze and they provide much value.’

‘They are adept at considering a client’s IP issues in light of their business goals and not simply in a legal vacuum.’

‘High quality at good value.’

‘Responsive and clearly experts in their fields.’