Pannone Corporate LLP is well-known for its strong focus on the hospitality, tech and IT, and fashion retail sectors. Amy Chandler leads the team, often advising on trade mark and patent licenses, and collaboration agreements. Sarah Bazaraa is an expert in UK and community design rights disputes arising within the fashion industry, and Patricia Jones is known for her vast knowledge of tech exploitation agreements, and tech related patent disputes. Andrew West is well-versed in IP audits and joint ventures within the tech space. Former team co-lead Melanie McGuirk left for Foot Anstey in January 2025.
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‘We have worked with the team at Pannone Corporate for many years now, the main reason being their approachability. They also take the time to understand our business and the way the management team operate. As a team they communicate with us very effectively. Responses are always very prompt and we are always kept in the loop with matters in hand.’
‘Very switched on trade mark team with sold individuals at the top and lots of hungry and ambitious associates ’
‘Pannone have been brilliant to work with. I run a small business and Pannone have supported us with taking legal action against a global brand. Understanding our tight budget, they have been extremely transparent with pricing at every step of the process enabling us to plan and prioritise spending. They have great depth in their team, ensuring we are appropriately supported with each step of the process, whether that is working with an associate or senior partner.’
- 'Amy Chandler recently supported a complex legal agreement, spanning two countries' legal systems, Amy advised on what you can and can't do, to achieve an agreement that protects business.'
‘Pannone's IP practice benefits hugely from their partners' key awareness of industry challenges, pertinent caselaw and practical realities in contentious affairs. Case management on the top-down and individual level is particularly competent - few of our other firms have provided such accessibility.’
Key clients
- New Balance Athletic Shoes (UK) Limited
- Iceland Foods limited
- Boohoo.com UK Limited
- Debenhams.com Online Limited
- Represent Clothing Limited
- Pets at Home Limited
- Jump Ship Brewing Limited
- Cernucci
- Kip McGrath Global Pty
- SMG Europe Holdings Ltd
Work highlights
Advising a household name retailers and fashion retailers in relation to brand disputes (including in respect of brand names, logos and slogans), copycat products and design disputes (including packaging designs).
Advising NSG Media Ltd t/a Cernucci on sponsorship and endorsement agreements with brand ambassadors including Manchester City and an England footballer.
Acting for a franchisor client in securing interim injunction orders against a former franchisee who had misused the client’s confidential information and was trading unlawfully in competition with the client under a confusing similar brand name.
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Practice head
Amy Chandler
Other key lawyers
Sarah Bazaraa; Patricia Jones; Alexandria Winstanley