
The ‘very knowledgeable’ team at Burges Salmon LLP advises leading industry clients across TV, film and broadcasting on a wide range of IP and advertising matters. In Bristol, Jeremy Dickerson spearheads the practice, leveraging deep experience in both contentious and transactional IP matters for an international clientele. Helen Scott-Lawler has specialised knowledge of the food, drink, and horse-racing sectors, while Emily Roberts advises on disputes related to trade marks, copyright and passing off. Richard Hugo, Chloe Perea Poole and ’capable litigator’ Harry Jewson are other key contacts.
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Testimonials
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‘Very friendly, responsive, commercial, understand how we work as an organisation.’
‘The team are very knowledgeable, responsive, easy to work with and understand how we operated as an organisation. Jeremy Dickerson leads the team very well.'
Key clients
- BBC
- Warner Bros Discovery
Work highlights
Advising the BBC and BBC Studios on all UK and EU trade mark applications and registrations as sole counsel.
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.
Emily Roberts
Practice head
Jeremy Dickerson
Other key lawyers
Helen Scott-Lawler; Emily Roberts; Richard Hugo; Chloe Perea Poole; Harry Jewson
