The IP team at Sheridans offers an array of commercial, contractual, strategic, and contentious services to clients in creative, talent-based, and brand-driven sectors. The group is jointly led by fashion and media specialist Christiana Loizides; Tahir Basheer, who advises large brands on commercialisation and enforcement matters; and Marisa Berardi, who leads on copyright and trade mark disputes. Also on the team are Shamina Knights and Suzanna Skier, who focus on cross-border contentious work. Dan Head specialises in the gaming sector, and has expertise in matters involving NFTs and cryptocurrencies.
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  • ‘Highly trained professionals who provide a close service oriented to provide a differentiated service in each case.’

  • ‘Diverse practice with a unique blend of IP knowledge and all forms of entertainment law.’

  • ‘Tahir Basheer shows superb knowledge of digital media and how to protect and exploit IP rights. Christiana Loizides is extremely responsive and helpful.’

  • ‘Christiana Loizides is a dream to deal with. Kind, savvy, personable, responsive.’

  • 'This firm has a strong practice in entertainment and media. My work for them has mostly been for entertainers and fashion designers based in the UK.'

  • 'Christiana Loizides excels at managing brands for entertainment and fashion clients. She is very knowledgeable, thorough and results-oriented.'

Practice head

Christiana Loizides; Tahir Basheer; Marisa Berardi

Other key lawyers

Shamina Knights; Suzanna Skier; Dan Head; Jack Jones; Jack Jenny; Grace McCleland