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. Southampton-based Ryan Mitchell is a name to note in the practice. Celia Lloyd Davidson departed the team in October 2025.
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- 'A fabulous alternative to the London law firm offering.’
- '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.
Other key lawyers
Ryan Mitchell