Holding an established presence in the beauty, retail, automotive, and food and drink sectors, the ‘skilled and professional’ team at Browne Jacobson LLP continues to retain a substantial IP offering that is comprised of high-stakes disputes, licensing arrangements, and portfolio work, among others, while also expanding its capabilities in the media space. Declan Cushley heads up the group with his extensive knowledge of brand management, and Giles Parsons safeguards his diverse roster of clients’ IP rights from both a contentious and non-contentious side. Emma Roake contributes her considerable experience handling a variety of agreements to the team, while Faye McConnell advises across a varied spectrum of issues in the fashion, beauty, and media sectors.
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‘The IP team is highly attuned to the needs of a commercial business and provides accessible, business-oriented advice. The lawyers in the team are skilled and professional, but also people with a good sense of humour and down-to-earth when you meet them.’
‘Declan Cushley is the IP team partner that we are working with. Declan is very attentive to our needs as a company, service-minded and easy to reach.'
'Faye McConnell is our primary contact on our IP portfolio and handles our UK-cases. She has a solid knowledge of our company and provides advice on a regular basis.'
'Giles Parsons is also part of the team and has a profound knowledge of technology and AI-related questions that has been useful to us.’
‘Their strengths include their speed of response to enquiries, commercial acumen, ability to translate technical legal language into relevant business information and their personable working style. Additionally, the team have provided our business with bespoke training in some key legal matters important to our sales and marketing teams which was extremely valuable.’
‘Very high level of legal expertise in an assortment of different areas and an ability to relate this legal knowledge to the commercial practicalities of our business. They have a personable working style resulting in their feeling like a part of our team.'
‘Browne Jacobson has been absolutely wonderful. They were very collaborative, answering lots of my questions and advising on the best possible option to win the case. They were truly listening and understanding my objections which made the whole process and stressful moments easier.’
'Their direct and specific approach to client, accountability and very well-spoken language. Great job.’
Key clients
- Match Group LLC
- Bestseller
- Strong Roots
- Mace Group
- Ocean Technologies Group
- QMS
- Joonbyrd
- OCU Group Ltd
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
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
Declan Cushley
Other key lawyers
Giles Parsons; Emma Roake; Faye McConnell