Tughans‘ IP team acts for both early-stage and established companies, particularly those in the software development industry. The practice is recognised for its transactional and advisory expertise, covering licensing, supply and technology transfer agreements. Team lead Adrian O’Connell is a contract and procurement specialist, assisting clients with protecting and exploiting their IP. ’Top asset’ Andrew Kirke is head of the trademarks practice and is well-versed in trademark proceedings. Paul Eastwood regularly advises on the IP aspects of M&A and public procurement.
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‘Working with Tughans' intellectual property team has been a game-changer; they don’t just provide legal advice—they take the time to understand the commercial realities of building a business and ensure that IP strategy aligns with long-term growth.'
'What really sets them apart is their ability to simplify complex IP issues - whether it’s trademarks, patents, or broader IP protection, they make the process clear and actionable, which is invaluable when you’re moving fast and need to make confident decisions.’
‘Andrew Kirke is amazing and a top asset for the firm. He really understands the challenges startups face and goes beyond just giving legal advice—he offers practical, strategic guidance that actually helps drive the business forward.’
‘We dealt with one of the senior team, they were very good at understanding our requirements and also very knowledgeable in delivering work for us. We spoke to 3 different providers before choosing Tughans, they were clearly the best at client engagement and understanding the brief.’
‘Andrew Kirke was our point of contact and delivered the entire project from start to end. He was very professional and delivered above our expectations. Highly recommend. ’
‘My experience with Tughans has been exceptional; their deep understanding of technology, SaaS, and regulatory compliance has been invaluable in helping me navigate complex legal challenges. From data protection and cybersecurity to commercial contracts and intellectual property protection, their advice has always been practical.’
Key clients
- Randox Group
- Bloc Group
- B-Secur
- EOS Group
- CIS Oncology
- Scileads
- MetaCompliance
- Cloudsmith
- Blk Box
- Smiley Munroe
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Practice head
Adrian O’Connell
Other key lawyers
Andrew Kirke; Paul Eastwood