A&O Shearman
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Decorated IP litigator Neville Cordell leads the offering at A&O Shearman alongside Jim Ford, a key name for advice on brand-rich high-value transactions, commercialisation matters, and M&A. The team has been involved in an array of high-profile disputes for household names related to trade mark infringements, copyright, art and moral rights, bad faith, passing off and more, and counsels clients on the intersection of intellectual property assets and AI. The bench includes Nigel Parker, who is experienced in commercial IP work, and Alex Shandro, who handles non-contentious IP and IT law, assisting with joint ventures and the exploitation of IP rights. Alexandra Wyles is a key name for telecoms and media companies, and Megan McMellon focuses on the biotech field, while Benedict Kay advises on various matters in the tech and telecoms spaces. David Stone left in February 2025.
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Testimonials
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‘A&O Shearman have a brilliant, diverse team with real talent at all levels. They offer a commercially-focused approach with clear strategy and excellent understanding of the substantive legal issues.’
‘Neville Cordell is a stand-out partner for IP matters. Strategic, intelligent, offers a brilliant service. Benedict Kay is great on technical details, a real asset to the team.'
Key clients
- Temu
- SS&C Technologies
Work highlights
Advising Coinbase on defending UK actions brought by Dr Craig Wright, who claims to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the inventor of Bitcoin, involving extended passing off and a copyright and database right infringement action.