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.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘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.’
‘Working with Phil Bilney is very easy, his approach is calm and measured and he takes his time to break things down and explain them clearly. He often proposes a number of ways to move forward which is useful given the complexities of the relationships we hold with our customers.’
‘Knowledgeable and approachable team in the technology space, familiar with our business through previous commissions and work, responsive and trusted to provide service with advice often within a short time window.’
‘We regularly work with Phil Bilney and Irfan Baluch with Phil doing a lot of the leg work. Phil is really easy to talk to and is happy to discuss and work through complex issues.’
‘Phil Bilney goes the extra mile for his clients and leverages his connections to provide real value.’
Key clients
- Deepdale Technology Ltd
- ValueVerse FZCO
- Harrow International Schools Ltd
- Convey365
- Grow Media Club Limited
- Coregeo / Twenty Degrees Ltd
- Habicus Group / SilverDoor
- AtomixAI
- Berry Bros. & Rudd / BB&R Ltd
Work highlights
Advised ValueVerse FZCO on strategic corporate structuring relevant to its market offering of its innovative software booking platform.
Advised Habicus Group / SilverDoor on contractual documentation with international customers to ensure that appropriate licences are in place to protect and leverage its intellectual property in all jurisdictions.
Advised Atomix.AI in protecting, and structuring IP ownership and branding in its new technology (underpinned by blockchain).
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
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