A tour-de-force across the life sciences, tech, sports and fashion industries, Stevens & Bolton LLP maintains an impressive client roster that includes household name brands, entrepreneurs and international scale businesses. On the contentious side, the firm manages the full gamut of IP rights and issues, while on the non-contentious side, the firm’s skillset is comprised of reputation management, patent licensing and franchising advice, to name a few. Tom Lingard, who spearheads the team, is a key port of call for contentious IP and media issues, while Charlotte Tillett’s arsenal of skills extends across IP licensing, research and transactional mandates. Other recommended lawyers include Elaine O’Hare and Tom Collins.
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Testimonials
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‘Personal touch. Good knowledge of our business and industry and consistent support from the team. Quick to understand the issues and identify the challenges and potential solutions. Good team development from trainee to partner.’
‘Elaine O'Hare - superb service and excellent knowledge of the challenges we face in our industry. Top adviser. Personal touch and desire to know the client and awareness of commercial environment.’
‘An incredibly pragmatic and commercially minded team. Very responsive.’
‘The people are super helpful and pragmatic. They take the time to actually understand our business and its needs and adapt their advice according.'
‘The team is approachable and knowledgeable. I appreciated quick response times.’
‘A stand out mention goes to Tom Lingard. His advice was pragmatic and commercial.’
Key clients
- Avealto
- Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club
- Lonza Biologics
- Momofuku
- Naked Wolfe
- PA Media/Alamy
- Kia
- Must Have Ideas
- Paleo Foundation
- Nala the Needy Rottie
Work highlights
Advised distribution and brand management company, Aspects Beauty, on trade mark and brand protection matters.
Represented Avealto in trade mark opposition proceedings against Aalto.
Advised Premier League football team, Brighton & Hove Albion FC, on trade mark and brand protection matters.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Tom Lingard
Other key lawyers
Charlotte Tillett; Elaine O'Hare; Tom Collins