Leveraging contentious expertise, Reading-based firm Boyes Turner handles a diverse multitude of infringements across a host of jurisdictions, and on the non-contentious side, the group demonstrates prowess across trade mark portfolio management, brand protection and IP issues arising from joint ventures. Sarah Williamson leads the firm’s offering with her vast expertise in the tech and media industries. Other names to note include Helen Dobson, who is well-positioned to advise a varied roster of clients in relation to the commercialisation, licensing and development of IP, and Andrea Date, who is particularly adept at handling content licensing deals and commercial contracts within the tech, media and entertainment sectors.
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Testimonials

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  • 'They know our business and risk appetite really well, they are approachable, proactive and accommodating at all times!'
  • 'Boyes Turner don't pretend to be anything other than a really good value technology specialist law firm and they deliver on this really well.'

Key clients

  • Auto Trader Limited
  • Culligan Group

Work highlights

Advised Culligan on its group companies’ trade mark portfolios, including Harvey Water Softeners Limited, Monarch Water Limited and Zip Heaters (UK) Limited, encompassing an extensive number of global trade marks.
Practice head

Sarah Williamson

Other key lawyers

Helen Dobson; Andrea Date