K&L Gates LLP handles commercial contractual issues for prominent names across various industries, such as luxury goods, retail, fashion, logistics, manufacturing, and technology. The practice is led by Catherine Adam, who has strong relationships with many of the firm’s most significant clients, including one of the world’s largest fashion houses. Jennifer Marsh, from the firm’s competition and antitrust team, specialises in distribution, agency, and reseller agreements. Arthur Artinian is widely recognised for his IP and marketing law expertise, while competition expert Gabriela Da Costa provides commercial support on direct-to-consumer e-commerce strategies and resale/distribution models. Richard Dollimore is a key team member, particularly with respect to joint ventures, while the hire of Shane Hubbard enhances the team’s ability to advise on AI-related contracts and complex tech-driven commercial agreements.
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‘A very approachable team, easy to work with and able to deliver timely advice for reasonable fees.’
‘Gabriela is extremely approachable and makes it easy to interact with K&L Gates. She is delivering no-nonsense, practical advice that allows us to progress quickly on projects.’
'Firm are effective regarding the commercial contracts/competition law crossover. Integrated commercial and competition law advice, in particular, when it comes to distribution and go-to-market strategies. Understands IP and competition law cross-over piece and able to uniquely advise on competition law considerations in IP-related commercial contracts.'
Work highlights
Providing ongoing support to SharkNinja in the UK and EU, and have advised on a great number of wide-ranging commercial matters across the EU.
Advising Chubb on a number of commercial matters including restructuring some of their key contracts and developing new global templates, as well as B2C guidance in relation to online sales.
Advising numerous fashion brands on high-profile collaborations and brand ambassador relationships.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Catherine Adam
Other key lawyers
Jennifer Marsh
Arthur Artinian
Gabriela Da Costa
Richard Dollimore
Shane Hubbard
Georgina Rigg