Situated within Tunbridge Wells, Cripps deploys its arsenal of skills to advise on the commercialisation and exploitation of IP rights on a broad scale, from both a contentious and non-contentious angle. The team is a solid choice for clients active in the tech area. Steering the practice is Irfan Baluch, who is highly capable in the disruptive tech space and provides his clients with considerable experience in AI, blockchain and cryptocurrency work. Phil Bilney is equipped to manage multi-faceted IP licensing and contractual matters.
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Testimonials
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‘Irfan Baluch has the ability to think through the problems and find the appropriate solutions. He is very personable and very easy to work with.’
‘Cripps have a deep understanding of our business, how it operates and the different relationships we hold with our customers.’
Key clients
- Deepdale Technology Ltd
- ValueVerse FZCO
Work highlights
Advised ValueVerse FZCO on strategic corporate structuring relevant to its market offering of its innovative software booking platform.
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Leading partners
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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
Irfan Baluch
Other key lawyers
Phil Bilney