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England - South East • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
3

Intellectual property

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Paris Smith LLP

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Advising on both a domestic and cross-border scale, Paris Smith LLP continues to build upon its creative sector expertise, handling a variety of portfolio issues, copyright advice and licensing mandates. Practice head Celia Lloyd Davidson, who operates from the firm’s Southampton and Winchester offices, is fully immersed in the fashion, beauty, hospitality and not-for-profit sectors. Southampton-based Ryan Mitchell is another name to note in the practice.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘I principally work with Celia Lloyd Davidson. Celia is pragmatic, approachable and always looking for the swift solution to a complex set of facts. Magic Circle background in a boutique service offering.'

  • 'A fabulous alternative to the London law firm offering.’

  • ‘Celia Lloyd Davidson is thoughtful, deeply into her practice area and very hot on client care.’

  • ‘Team lead Celia Lloyd Davidson has unique experience and skills when it comes to IP and art - definitely a go-to in this space!’

  • 'Celia Lloyd Davidson - I have known and worked with over a number of years. Celia is an exceptional lawyer in every aspect.'

  • 'We have had a pretty good working relationship with Celia Lloyd Davidson since she has joined Paris Smith. She demonstrates patience and takes the time to understand their customers needs and what level of support you may need.'

  • 'We value the working relationship we have managed to build over the last 6 or 7 years which has only got better over the last year or so as we have worked together more.'

Key clients

  • Stickerbomb Ltd t/a Soi Books
  • Hildon Limited
  • Steve O Smith
  • Aspire Pharma Limited
  • Innovation Group Limited

Work highlights

Advised SOI Books, a boutique art publishing house, on a range of legal issues with a creative and IP focus.
Advised the fine artist and fashion designer Steve O Smith on the management of his intellectual property rights.
Advised Hildon on its international brand protection.

Practice head

Celia Lloyd Davidson

Other key lawyers

Ryan Mitchell