gunnercooke LLP is home to lawyers with various areas of expertise within intellectual property. Rachel Pearse handles a range of contentious instructions, Rohit Sanghvi is an experienced litigator, and Deborah Niven advises clients in relation to IP and IT matters. Nicky Androsov’s practice encompasses helping tech-driven clients develop, protect, and exploit their IP assets, and Nick Berry focuses on assisting creative and communications businesses with scaling up. Rosie Burbidge left the firm in January 2025.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team at gunnercooke LLP goes above and beyond the call of duty to make sure we are well looked after, our concerns are carefully heard and alleviated with painstaking precision. There are no delays in arranging telephone calls to talk about things, and they take great care in meeting all our expectations. We are treated like family and nothing is too small or insignificant for them.’

  • ‘The individuals I specifically work with are Rohit Sanghvi and Melike Kankur. They always make time for my questions, are very prompt with their responses, and have no qualms about quick phone call discussions to make sure my concerns are duly met with professionalism and thorough explanations. They have taken care of our legal needs for many years, and it is unlikely that I trust anyone else more. Considering the nature of our business and the exclusivity of the sector we work in, I have found this team to be extremely knowledgeable and uniquely positioned to serve as our legal team.’

  • ‘Rohit Sanghvi is our solicitor. He has a sharp mind, a deep understanding of the law, but his most important attribute is an audacious and ingenious ability to reinterpret the law to meet his clients' needs. I feel totally safe in his hands.’

  • ‘The team offers the high-level expertise, but with the flexibility and personal attention of a more agile structure.'

  • ‘Rohit Sanghvi has deep expertise, calm confidence, and an unwavering focus on the client. At the heart of the team is Rohit himself—a lawyer with decades of experience navigating complex commercial, regulatory, and property matters. Clients trust him not just because he’s technically excellent, but because he’s incredibly considered in his approach. He listens carefully, gives clear and balanced advice, and genuinely cares about helping people move forward—whether they’re individuals, businesses, or public bodies.'

  • ‘Rohit Sanghvi’s practice at gunnercooke is a compelling example of what happens when deep experience meets a genuinely client-first mindset. What makes his work stand out isn’t just the breadth of legal knowledge—though that is impressive in itself—but the way he uses it with purpose and precision to guide clients through often complex and high-stakes challenges.'

  • 'Rohit Sanghvi is a seasoned litigator, with decades of experience and a particular focus on IP disputes. He has excellent instincts, is a creative thinker, and leaves no stone unturned to find solutions for his clients.'

  • 'Unlike other firms, their lawyers consistently demonstrate a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach that is tailored to the client's specific business context.'

  • 'Akash Sachdeva at Gunnercooke is great. Gunnercooke brings together a diverse range of legal professionals, so every angle is covered.'

  • 'Akash Sachdeva is extremely knowledgeable not just in his field of expertise with Intellectual Property but also on general commercial legal matters.'

Key clients

  • Liking Ltd
  • Mags Creative Limited
  • Arabian Opera Ltd
  • The Property Franchise Group
  • Mezquila USA LLC
  • Aerofoil Energy Limited

Work highlights

Acting for Liking Ltd in the case of WaterRower UK Ltd v Liking Ltd, defending WaterRower’s claim for copyright infringement.
Acting for Mezzuila USA LLC after its trade mark application was opposed.
Advising the Arabian Opera Ltd on the contractual work for the creatives involved in setting up the first grand opera in Saudi Arabia.

Other key lawyers

Rachel Pearse; Deborah Niven; Nick Berry, Nicky Androsov; Rohit Sanghvi; Charlotte O'Mara; Akash Sachedva; Melike Kankur