Sebastian Moore leads the team at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP. Particularly busy with trade secrets and confidential information disputes and large IP-heavy transactions, the bench includes Andrew Moir, a lawyer experienced in representing clients in a wide array of IP disputes and transactions, software matters. Jonathan Turnbull is experienced in the exploitation of rights, and anti-counterfeiting efforts, and Andrew Wells concentrates on R&D, collaboration, and licensing agreements, and M&A. Peter Dalton advises on tech-focused, brand-based transactions, and Heather Newton is well-versed in trade marks and copyright matters in the same sector. Victoria Horsey takes on variety of contentious and non-contentious matters, working alongside Jessica Welborn, whose caseload spans a range of transactions. Giulia Maienza is active in both London and Milan.
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‘A forward-thinking and proactive practice.’
'Strength across contentious and non-contentious IP work. Technically excellent and commercially minded.'
'Jonathan Turnbull is very capable, extremely responsive, and understands the industry we operate in. Victoria Horsey is great to work with, technically very good, commercial.'
Key clients
- WH Smith
- Saga
- National Grid
- BAT
- MT Realtime Live
- Games Global
Work highlights
Advising WH Smith on IP aspects of the sale of its high street business to Modella Capital and rebrand to 'TG Jones'.
Defending MT Realtime Live in proceedings brought by Playtech in relation to alleged misuse of confidential information, copyright infringement, and trade secrets.
Advising Saga plc on the IP aspects of its agreement with wholly-owned subsidiaries in the UK of Ageas SA/NV to establish a 20-year partnership for motor and home insurance.
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Practice head
Sebastian Moore
Other key lawyers
Andrew Moir; Jonathan Turnbull; Andrew Wells; Peter Dalton; Heather Newton; Victoria Horsey; Jessica Welborn; Giulia Maienza