Pannone Corporate LLP’s intellectual property team is led by Sarah Bazaraa and Amy Chandler with a strong retail and hospitality focus, acting for clients such as Boohoo, Iceland and Debenhams. Bazaraa leads the contentious practice and advises on disputes involving design rights, trade marks and copyright, particularly within fashion and retail. Chandler heads up the non-contentious team and advises on complex licensing, collaboration and development agreements, with expertise across the retail, tech and leisure sectors. Other key figures include Paul Jonson and Andrew West, known for advising technology service providers on licensing and IP joint ventures; Patricia Jones, who specialises in technology exploitation agreements and contentious patent matters; and Danielle Amor, who focuses on strategic brand protection and IP in the media, retail and fashion sectors. Melanie McGuirk departed the practice in January 2025 to Foot Anstey.
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‘Pannone’s IP practice is very strong, not only do the team demonstrate strong technical ability but they also very much understand the commercial context and are able to deliver tailored, on-point advice which holistically addresses a given business issue. I’ve found the team to work very proactively and efficiently and they took a collaborative approach throughout.'
‘Sarah Bazaraa is particularly stand-out within the team and has particularly strong expertise in the creative, fashion and retail industries. Sarah has a versatile and flexible approach to her work and shows a great ability to adapt her style according to the client, the situation and the specific sets of needs which arise.’
- 'The firm and its professionals stand out for their great dedication to the matters, their great professionalism, and their sharpness when facing a conflict and looking for the best strategy.'
- 'Comprehensive knowledge and expertise and provided solution focused advice. The practice has broad skill and expertise in both contentious and non-contentious IP matters.'
- 'Sarah Bazaraa has provided us with sound and commercially pragmatic advice in relation to both contentious IP matters and brand strategy and development.'
Key clients
- Iceland Foods Limited
- Boohoo.com UK Limited
- Debenhams.com Online Limited
- Represent Clothing Limited
- Pets at Homes Limited
- SMG Europe Holdings Ltd t/a ASM Global
- Jump Ship Brewing Limited
- Polka Bookings Limited t/a Teletech
- Kip McGrath Global Pty
Work highlights
Advising Teletech on a collaboration agreement with the promoter of its live music events in France.
Advising a fashion retailer on design and collaboration agreements for new product lines.
Advising a cultural, arts and music venue on sponsorship and venue hire agreements.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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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.
Patricia Jones
Practice head
Sarah Bazaraa; Amy Chandler
Other key lawyers
Paul Jonson; Patricia Jones; Danielle Amor; Andrew West