Pannone Corporate LLP acts for a lucrative client base, which notably includes Pets at Home Limited, Boohoo.com UK Limited, an Talk Talk Communications Limited. Amy Chandler and Melanie McGuirk jointly head the practice, which is noted for its expertise in the rules governing advertising and marketing, in addition to influencer agreements and merchandising matters. Chandler has broad knowledge of brand licensing and sponsorship agreements, routinely assisting venue operators, while McGuirk often represents directors and corporations in cases concerning libellous publications and defamatory allegations. Sarah Bazaraa focuses on contentious mandates, particularly in relation to brand protection, social media, and harassment.
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‘Pannone has developed a reputation in the telecoms sector through acting for major communication providers. It delivers a City of London service with the economies of a Manchester office ’
‘Pannone were first class from start to finish. They gave me honest and fair advice and definitely attempted to think outside of the usual to come up with an approach that could yield the desired goals. They were friendly and professional.'
‘Melanie McGuirk and Sarah Bazaraa worked together as a team, and they clearly work well together. A very team orientated approach. They both listened and got to grips with the case, which was three years deep in a very quick time period. Their knowledge of copyright was detailed and the advice I got balanced and fair, yet I felt they cared deeply and wanted the best for me. ’
‘The team are adept at truly understanding your business and any commercial nuances. They consistently provide advice that is of the highest standard, comprehensive and in a very timely manner. It has been an absolute pleasure to work with the team, you feel totally supported, very step of the way. ’
Key clients
- Boohoo.com UK Limited
- Iceland Foods Limited
- Pets at Home Limited
- Carm Productions Limited
- Represent Clothing Limited
- Travel Insurance Facilities plc
- Kip McGrath Global Pty
- TalkTalk Communications Limited
- SMG Europe Holdings Ltd
Work highlights
Advising NSG Media Ltd on sponsorship and endorsement agreements with brand ambassadors including Manchester City and England footballer, Phil Foden.
Acting for a client in relation to a series of articles published by a national newspaper, mitigating the damage caused by untrue allegations made by the paper.
Advising an automotive client as regards statements made in relation to its activities in a research report produced by a university, and addressing the damage caused by the same.
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Amy Chandler; Melanie McGuirk
Other key lawyers
Sarah Bazaraa