Noted for its particular capabilities in the tech industry, Reading-based Field Seymour Parkes LLP is also well-positioned to advise on IP issues arising from the aerospace, biopharma, fintech and telecoms sectors. Its transactional capabilities encompass software development issues, supply agreements and venture capital matters. Cathrine Ripley steers the group with her wealth of experience on the transactional side. Francesca Lombardi is also recommended.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Borrowing a cliche... big enough to cope and small enough to care. Really personable and professional service.’

  • ‘Not fazed by cross-border, industry-specific questions. Very personable. Excellent at communicating timelines and managing expectations.’

  • ‘The team is very responsive, and able to quickly and insightfully engage with the commercial and business drivers which underpin our work with them as a client.’

  • ‘The interest shown in our wider business is a differentiator, and the ability and willingness of the team to proactively make connections with an immediate issue at hand, and our wider organisational history, goals, and context.’

  • ‘Amazing team, a wide range of highly skilled and engaged people and international connections, couldn’t do more to assist us. Extremely satisfied.’

  • ‘They are incredibly thorough and always go through extra mile.’

Key clients

  • Volvo
  • Honda

Practice head

Cathrine Ripley

Other key lawyers

Francesca Lombardi