Brabners LLP‘s group is based across Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool and is experienced assisting its substantial client roster on the broad array of trade mark issues. Colin Bell heads up the team and has expertise advising clients including tech companies and sports associations on all aspects of IP. Sara Ludlam specialises in contractual and litigious IP matters. Fashion industry expert Hannah Fawcett is a name to note in the team, as is Hayley Morgan.
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Key clients

  • The Royal Parks
  • T.J. Morris Limited (Home Bargains)
  • Regatta Limited
  • Craghoppers Limited
  • Hawkshead Outdoor Limited
  • Alder Hey Childrens Charity
  • Beaverbrooks the Jeweller Ltd
  • CORGI Services Limited
  • Gaimin.io Limited
  • Groupon International Limited
  • Club L
  • Cormar Carpets

Work highlights

Acting for a significant number of major retail brands, including Regatta, Beaverbrooks, The Royal Parks, Home Bargains, Groupon, Crimpit, Club L, Cormar Carpets, Yodel and Sosandar across contentious and non-contentious matters.
Receiving instructions from a significant number of major international associate firms acting as their local attorneys in connection with matters for their own clients.
Acting for major sports brands like Premier League football clubs and the British Association for Shooting and Conservation across contentious and non-contentious matters, including protection and registration, transactions and enforcement matters.

Practice head

Colin Bell

Other key lawyers

Sara Ludlam; Hannah Fawcett; Hayley Morgan