Jointly led by copyright and digital media specialist Ben Allgrove and Jessica Le Gros, whose remit spans brand management and trade marks, Baker McKenzie is home to a team experienced across an array of contentious and non-contentious intellectual property instructions, from trade mark litigation to IP-rich M&A. Natalie Ellerby is recommended for transactional and corporate instructions, and Julia Dickenson is a key name for fashion sector players. Rachel Wilkinson-Duffy is another figure in the practice.
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Testimonials
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‘They are extremely responsive, they understand the issues immediately, faster than any other firm, and they are able to advise on innovative issues better than anyone else.'
‘Ben Allgrove is a key individual and remains the outstanding copyright lawyer. Josh Boyden is an extremely strong associate, an up-and-coming star who consistently delivers high quality advice.’
‘The Baker McKenzie team are real experts in their field, providing appropriate, thoughtful, and trusted advice, and are responsive to their client's questions and needs with an overarching understanding of the client's business and wider industry itself.’
‘The team is full of personable, incredibly smart, and intuitive individuals, and they pitch their advice at the correct level and understand the demands of their client and their client's stakeholders.'
'Partners Ben Allgrove and John Groom particularly stand out and have always provided exceptional advice. They have built a team of trusted associates including Rebecca Bland and Josh Boyden who deliver similarly for their clients.’
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Ben Allgrove; Jesscia Le Gros
Other key lawyers
Julia Dickinson; Rachel Wilkinson-Duffy; Natalie Ellerby; John Groom; Rebecca Bland; Josh Boyden