Maitland Walker LLP leverages its experience in multiparty litigation and competition disputes to the benefit of its clients. The firm has further expertise in IP disputes across a variety of sectors, including the retail and pharmaceutical industries. The Minehead-based co-head of practice, Julian Maitland-Walker, focuses on issues in competition law as well as opt-out collective actions. Sheree-Ann Virgin adds to the firm’s IP strength and co-leads the team out of Taunton.
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Testimonials
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‘Particularly known for acting for claimants in competition law.’
‘Julian Maitland Walker has more experience in acting for claimants than anyone else now practising as a solicitor in England and Wales.'
- 'Adrian Render is a dynamic competition litigator.’
Key clients
- Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club
- Luxury Leisure
- RAL Limited
- British Association of European Pharmaceutical Distributors
- Lexon UK Limited
Work highlights
Acting on behalf of millions of rail passengers that bought overpriced rail tickets from Govia Thameslink Railway on the Brighton mainline.
Acting on behalf of thousands of PRS writer members who have been affected by the distribution rules of PRS in respect of royalties that have been allocated to a general pool or black box which unfairly benefit PRS publisher members.
Acting for Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club Limited in trademark infringement proceedings brought by the owners of the BEVERLY HILLS POLO CLUB brand.
Practice head
Julian Maitland-Walker; Sheree-Ann Virgin
Other key lawyers
Adrian Render