The technology group at Mishcon de Reya LLP is ‘extremely knowledgeable, business savvy and commercially astute’. Led from London by David Rose, the firm-wide IP practice has a strong outpost in Cambridge, partly thanks to Patrick Farrant, who works between both offices and leads the firm’s international technology offering. Gareth Dickson, who has ’a wonderful calm manner and great business common sense’, is highly regarded for international and online dispute resolution. Louisa Dixon, who has ‘a reassuring calm manner and is great with clients’, is active at all stages from IP creation and protection through commercialisation, to enforcement. David Rainford has a track record of high-value deals in technology-based life-sciences, software, AI, and quantum computing.
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‘I think The Mishcon de Reya, East Anglia, TMT team is exceptional. They are extremely knowledgeable, business savvy and commercially astute, along with providing client with very sensible commonsense advice. I think the team operates extremely well as a unit and I was very impressed by them. ’
‘Louisa Dixon - (partner) very knowledgeable with excellent IP knowledge, a reassuring calm manner and very commercially astute, great with clients. Gareth Dixon - (partner) excellent at leading a litigation team, with very significant expertise in Intellectual property cases. He has a wonderful calm manner and is a real joy to work with. He has great business common sense as well which is a real asset to clients.’
‘Mishcon de Reya stands out as a legal partner due to its proactive and strategic approach, particularly in complex matters such as trade mark proceedings across multiple jurisdictions. The team is exceptionally responsive, solution-oriented, and pragmatic, ensuring that even those without a legal background can quickly grasp key issues and contribute to decision-making.'
- 'What differentiates Mishcon from other firms is its commitment to long-term partnerships—they go beyond transactional support and take a vested interest in their clients' success. Additionally, their flexibility in handling payment structures demonstrates a strong client-centric approach, which is particularly valuable for businesses managing cash flow constraints.’
- ‘Louisa Dixon has been outstanding to work with. She excels in distilling complex legal matters into clear, actionable insights, allowing for efficient collaboration and well-informed strategic decisions. Her proactive problem-solving mindset and deep expertise set them apart from competitors, ensuring that challenges are addressed before they escalate.'
- 'Louisa Dixon's ability to balance technical precision with commercial practicality has been instrumental in navigating our trademark proceedings effectively. Her professionalism, responsiveness, and client-first approach make her a trusted adviser rather than just external counsel.’
Key clients
- Wayve Technologies
- Meridian Audio
- Alzheimer's Research UK
- Go Ape!
- Laced Europe
- Meaco
- Secondmind
- Running With Crayons
- Endomagnetics
- Diosynvax
- Harper & Willow
Work highlights
Advised Cambridge AI unicorn Wayve Technologies on the global protection of its brand.
Advised international clothing brand Disturbia in relation to its global trade mark strategy.
Advised Cellular Origins on its collaboration with Cytiva to revolutionise the manufacture of cell therapies.
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Gareth Dickson
Louisa Dixon
Practice head
David Rose
Other key lawyers
Patrick Farrant; Gareth Dickson; Louisa Dixon; David Rainford