David Cran

Technology, IP and Commercial

Partner and Head of IP and Tech.

Experienced and commercially focussed, David Cran works closely with clients to resolve their IP, technology and commercial issues.

David specialises in IP, technology and commercial matters, with significant experience in both disputes and transactions.

David advises on all areas of intellectual property, confidential information, IT/software and commercial issues. His work covers a wide range of industry sectors, including retail, financial services, insurance, IT/telecoms, media/digital media, energy, manufacturing and life sciences. David frequently advises on international matters, particularly involving the US, Europe and the Far East, including coordinating multi-jurisdictional disputes and deals.

David is recommended in the leading legal directories for IP and technology, including in Chambers, Legal 500, Who's Who Legal, World Trademark Review and IAM Patent, having been described as "technically polished", "very commercial" and "a class act".

David is named in The Lawyer's Hot 100 2023.

Sullivan Upper, Northern Ireland; Hertford College, Oxford (1997 MA (Oxon), First Class); Nottingham Law School (LPC, distinction); Bristol University IP Diploma.