‘Always a pleasure working with the Bristows team. They are experts in their fields. Bristows is a go-to firm for technology companies as they have a real depth of knowledge that often other lawyers lack. Able to understand complex technology and understand the drivers in relation to IP.’

‘The partners and associates have the heft, intellect and legal and technical expertise to run the biggest IP litigation. At the same time, they are genuinely approachable and commercially astute.’

‘Incredibly bright, commercially astute and very approachable.’

‘Simon Clark is very knowledgeable, practical and offers great perspectives.’

‘Excellent, highly motivated team.’

‘Their reputation precedes them, particularly in the realm of intellectual property and its intersection with commercial affairs. Potential clients would find reassurance in their extensive experience, knowing they’re in capable hands when it comes to navigating the complexities of intellectual property and related commercial matters.’

‘Their unique strength lies in their holistic approach, seamlessly integrating legal expertise with commercial acumen to deliver comprehensive solutions.’

‘Solutions-driven and client-oriented approach to trade mark and brand IP dispute resolution. Will always consider the practicalities of litigation alongside the merits of any action to give clients a balanced perspective of any issue.’

‘The CMS team is very responsive and incredibly great at picking up nuances on how to resolve various disputes. They do have unique ways of approaching resolution that are cost effective and expeditious.’

‘Ben Hitchens is fantastic.’

‘The CMS team delivers services of very high quality. They are proactive, solution oriented, efficient, available and very conscious of quality. They are extremely knowledgeable about IP law.’

‘They are always available, and they understand the commercial and strategic perspectives of the customer, and they always provide meaningful and commercial advice. Everyone in the team is likeable and trustworthy, creating a good atmosphere when entering the room.’

‘Joel Vertes is outstanding; he is very knowledgeable in IP and he has a proactive, solution-oriented commercial approach in all his advice. Always fast and complete responses. This makes Joel the perfect trusted advisor.’

‘Very strong trade mark lawyers.’

‘Well prepared with great technical knowledge. Very pleasant to work with.’

‘The key quality that stood out for me was their ability to grasp the specific nuances of the industry that I operate in and provide me with balanced guidance.’

‘Extremely well resourced and effective.’

‘David Rose is a first-rate IP specialist with a good sense for litigation strategy.’

‘This is a very well-oiled and drilled team, which has a wide range of experience and in-depth knowledge of their practice area. They really are the go-to IP lawyers. The knowledge, commercial acumen and the ability to provide clear and coherent legal advice is unrivalled.’

‘David Rose is an excellent lawyer, with knowledge and experience that means that you are in very capable hands.’

‘The team at Mishcon is an excellent team within IP in the UK and keeps growing. We are impressed with the quality of their work.’

‘I have worked with Sally Britton and Jeremy Hertzog on trade mark and design matters. They are always on the ball and combine high-quality legal work with a very practical approach that clients want and need.’

‘The team is very strong on both EU and UK law and gives very practical and thoughtful advice on both routine and more complicated matters. They are so knowledgeable that they can often provide prompt and thorough advice without much research as they know trade mark and copyright law extremely well.’

‘David Rose is a star. He’s responsive, smart, thoroughly knowledgeable and business focused. Sally Britton is also a star; she knows the law and manages challenging client expectations extremely well.’

‘I like the variety in the background of each member of the team and how the partner can harness the relevant experience and skills based on the type of cases.’

‘First-rate depth of knowledge, experience and expertise in the sports and entertainment sectors whilst providing commercially relevant and valuable advice.’

‘The team has extensive experience working in the areas of sports and entertainment licensing, deals along with IP compliance and risk.’

‘They have the ability to understand a client’s needs and objectives from both a legal and commercial perspective.’ 

‘They understand IP in the real world and advise accordingly.’

‘Roland Mallinson is the best there is.’

‘Jessica Le Gros is immensely knowledgeable and a pleasure to deal with. Really takes ownership of the relationship and performance of all BM offices.’

‘A wide range of experience in all areas of IP and in different market sectors.’

‘Ruth Hoy has excellent legal knowledge, is great at client care and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Claire Sng is highly responsive, has an outstanding knowledge of IP law and is very thorough. Always willing to go the extra mile to get the best for her clients. Impressive ability to navigate through and advise on complex IP contractual matters.’

‘Pragmatic and solutions-based advice. Experts in their field.’

‘Ruth Hoy is responsive, supportive and extremely knowledgeable.’

‘The London IP team provides valuable legal insights on IP partnerships which help to identify and shape the best possible deal for the client. The team has also demonstrated innovation by working with the client to develop a tailored risk profile on IP deals.’

‘Duncan Calow is finely tuned into the risks of an IP deal and is highly skilled in working through the key risks with the client to identify and negotiate the best possible position for the client.’

‘The Fieldfisher team are hugely thorough and diligent. They are a pleasure to work with.’

‘James Seadon always has every base covered and he is incredibly hard working. He will always go the extra mile for the clients. He’s also a real pleasure to work with.’

‘Fieldfisher are exceptional in this area. They have a huge wealth of knowledge and experience.’

‘Nick Rose is a star individual in this field. Exceptional legal knowledge, a really strategic lawyer, excellent communication skills, and manages large cases and large teams brilliantly.’

‘Christopher Leung has excellent legal knowledge, is exceptionally hard working, and has a real eye for detail.’

‘The team have worked with us to create a defensible IP position to complement our unique content strategy. We can now continue with our plan in the knowledge that the team will be there to assist when legal complaints arise. They are then able to help us successfully push back on baseless threats.’

‘Nick Rose has seen it all and also knows how to forward his clients’ interests as the law evolves. A great person to have in your corner. He also always builds a strong team around him so we are always confident that any member of the team can assist.’

‘John Linneker is a deep, insightful thinker with excellent attention to detail.’

‘Gowlings are a very strong team across the board, from trainees to partners.’

‘John Coldham is fantastic. Very tactical, legally extremely astute, and very personable. Khemi Salhan is very sensible, pragmatic and definitely one to watch.’

‘John Coldham, Khemi Salhan and Jasmine Lalli are responsive and always give the impression that the case they are working on is of paramount importance, even when they are extremely busy.’

‘Excellent team with very smart, strategic and responsive members. Excellent value for level of work product.’

‘Kate Swaine is my go-to attorney for contested proceedings and IP rights enforcement in the marketplace. I know I can rely on her and her team to provide me with top-notch service and legal advice.’

‘John Coldham is a real pleasure to work with. Very knowledgeable on all areas of law and practice which means that all discussions are highly productive.’

‘Gowling has a fabulous reputation. They are very innovative when it comes to IP, off the beaten track in the UK. They are very modern and very approachable. ’

‘A deep level of IP expertise but delivered in a very commercial and usable way. A trusted partner for IP dispute matters.’

‘Excellent client service and investment in client goals and business needs.’

‘The team we work with at Simmons & Simmons are fantastic.’

‘Always available to give great advice when needed, nothing seems too much trouble for them, whether it be jumping on a quick call to run through something or providing in-depth advice explained in a way that someone who is not in the IP world would be able to understand.’

‘Marisa Broughton is a fantastic partner; she understands our brand and is also very quick to adapt to our ways of working. Always available with great advice and only ever a quick teams call away.’

‘Priya Nagpal is a strategic and insightful IP litigator. Priya has great experience and insight, and consistently devises sophisticated and effective strategies to navigate intricate IP challenges. Moreover, her collaborative nature makes her a delight to work with.’

‘Priya Nagpal is backed by an excellent team, and without her and her team’s support, we would likely not have been able to provide support to people in need at the scale we are doing now. Hence, their support has been life saving in the context of our work.’

‘Wiggin’s practice excels in their understanding of their clients’ needs and willingness to support their client, and they are very generous with their time to understand needs and research.’

‘Sharp, technical and creative in their advice.’

‘They take a pragmatic approach to problem solving, and they are a talented team of lawyers who seems to work well together collaboratively.’

‘Wiggin has lawyers that are not only experts in their legal field, but also display great industry knowledge. Wiggin can give reliable and solid legal advice in advancing and untested technological fields.’

‘Rachel Alexander has a superb knowledge of the law, in particular in the field of copyright, and provides practical and strategic advice. She also has a solid understanding of the music industry.’

‘The soft IP team at Wiggin is exceptional. The lawyers are extremely knowledgeable and go above and beyond in the preparation of their clients’ cases. Their response times are quick and they are extremely well resourced.’

‘Rachel Alexander takes a very structured and pragmatic approach, and is very experienced and talented.’

‘Calum Smyth has shown exceptional attention to detail with very difficult scientific points and is rigorous and stands his ground until specific points have been properly debated and resolved. I have been very impressed by his ability to understand difficult science. A great asset to any team.’

‘The practice is a substantial and well-resourced one which I would recommend to large and medium-sized clients with important soft IP disputes. They can bring the resources of a large firm to bear in handling big dispute.’

‘Emma Armitage has got great commercial skills combined with a forensic legal knowledge.’

‘Emily Nuttall-Wood is a relatively new arrival at the firm who brings real attention to detail.’

‘Pragmatic, well informed and strong sector understanding. Approachable and trusted team, quick to respond and solutions driven.’

‘Georgina Powling has strong sector experience which supports her delivery of solutions-focused, clear and pragmatic advice.’

‘Emily Nuttall-Wood provides well considered, timely, contentious IP advice in a format that can be shared with and easily interpreted by commercial stakeholders.’

‘The IP team is highly attuned to the needs of a commercial business and provides accessible, business-oriented advice. The lawyers in the team are skilled and professional, but also people with a good sense of humour and down-to-earth when you meet them.’

‘Declan Cushley is the IP team partner that we are working with. Declan is very attentive to our needs as a company, service-minded and easy to reach.’

‘Faye McConnell is our primary contact on our IP portfolio and handles our UK-cases. She has a solid knowledge of our company and provides advice on a regular basis.’

‘Giles Parsons is also part of the team and has a profound knowledge of technology and AI-related questions that has been useful to us.’

‘Their strengths include their speed of response to enquiries, commercial acumen, ability to translate technical legal language into relevant business information and their personable working style. Additionally, the team have provided our business with bespoke training in some key legal matters important to our sales and marketing teams which was extremely valuable.’

‘Very high level of legal expertise in an assortment of different areas and an ability to relate this legal knowledge to the commercial practicalities of our business. They have a personable working style resulting in their feeling like a part of our team.’

‘Browne Jacobson has been absolutely wonderful. They were very collaborative, answering lots of my questions and advising on the best possible option to win the case. They were truly listening and understanding my objections which made the whole process and stressful moments easier.’

‘Their direct and specific approach to client, accountability and very well-spoken language. Great job.’

‘The team is comprised of skilled individuals who are dedicated in providing quality work within budget.’

‘I have been regularly working with Charlotte Duly and she is a wonderful person to work with. Her opinions are on point and responses are quick.’

‘Charlotte Duly and Nick White are experienced and able to advise on all aspects of UK trademark law.’

‘Charles Russell Speechlys LLP’s IP practice provided us with excellent and comprehensive support in a complex and multifaceted case. The IP team navigated us through the specifics of the UK IP regulations in an extremely clear and accessible manner.’

‘Mary Bagnall’s in-depth knowledge of IP combined with her very extensive experience and knowledge of the market sector proved to be an excellent combination and effective support.’

‘Mary Bagnall has a unique ability to anticipate possible scenarios and select optimal legal measures to ensure the protection of client rights. Every bit of Mary’s advice and support provides a sense of security and being under safe wings.’

‘Olivia Gray perfectly recognises the needs and goals of the client and selects the most appropriate legal means to achieve these goals. Her level of attention to every detail of a case is second-to-none.’

‘Selecting tailor-made solutions, in-depth knowledge of legal regulations, thorough understanding of business needs and responsiveness are certainly some of the hallmarks of the IP legal support provided by Olivia Gray.’

‘The team is thorough in providing you with options for a positive outcome. They make themselves available to you to ensure that they’re on top of communication and updates with information. It’s been helpful to know that the other companies we work with have an already established relationship with partners at Harbottle & Lewis.’

‘They’re invested in ensuring that the work they do is carried out efficiently. The team that I work with on current matters have a one-step ahead approach to their work, which I really appreciate.’

‘The breadth of knowledge but also the availability of the practice makes H&L unique for me.’

‘Great industry knowledge and client service.’

‘They have rich experience and deep knowledge across different industrial areas. Their excellent work and efficient handling of our cases impressed us a lot. Their team has deep knowledge of different industrial areas and understands very well what we want and can always help us fulfil our aim.’

‘They are highly responsive and very knowledgeable. They understand our business needs and the service we provide to customers, which adds incredible value. We are happy to have them take care of our cases.’

‘Shireen Peermohamed is an exceptional lawyer and strategist, who always provides her advice through a commercial and practical lens. We appreciate her efforts and help very much.’

‘Kostyantyn Lobov’s advice is thorough, practical, and always directly on point. His friendly and approachable manner helps us work together to find creative solutions.’

‘A responsive and knowledgeable team providing commercially focused advice.’

‘Fantastic client care; all over the detail; very careful and thorough; good strategic thinkers.’

‘Emily Sharkey is absolutely brilliant.’

‘Grace Gladdle is very hard working; nothing is too much trouble for her.’

‘Great team, good range of different fee earners.’

‘Good understanding of our business and priorities.’

‘Emily Sharkey and Grace Gladdle are both highly engaged and motivated with a solid understanding of our needs and priorities. They go the extra mile for our brand, and I enjoy working with them.’

‘Adam Glass balances exceptional legal expertise, an affable manner and strong commercial awareness to consistently deliver the best outcome for his clients.’

‘The IP team at Lewis Silkin has handled all aspects of our IP matters from trademark registrations to international litigation. The team seem adequately resourced to handle any matter we put to them and consistently deliver the expertise and calibre of people we expect to see.’

‘They are personable, pragmatic and easy to work with.’

‘Thorough, down-to-earth, no messing about with a very commercial approach. Tremendous knowledge of trade marks, copyright and designs in a variety of sectors. Exceptional value for the quality of the work.’

‘Very well connected across the industry, so able to provide very practical guidance on how to approach different issues.’

‘The team is very approachable and have a friendly internal working dynamic. They have a focus on elevating junior talent within the team, which is commendable. They project managed complex litigation in an orderly way, and take a proactive approach and are mindful of the impact of litigation on internal business resources.’

‘What makes the Lewis Silkin IP team unique is that they provide clear and concise advice in a manner which allows the senior members of our company to make informed business driven decisions. Their understanding of our business is also instrumental as they understand the driving force behind our business and our goals, and this is always taken into account when providing advice.’

‘What impresses me the most is the IP teams turnaround times whether it be on the drafting side of things or simply making themselves (or an alternate) available to discuss a matter on short notice.’

‘Thoughtful, well-informed, engaged team that responds to client needs. Appropriate resourcing and expense management. Relevant staffing. Informed coordination across relevant matters.’

‘Sarah Mountain is a thoughtful and engaged solicitor that is always willing to engage thoughtfully with client feedback to get the best result.’

‘The team is very results-oriented and works well towards their goals.’

‘The RPC team is very knowledgeable across all areas of IP. They have particular expertise in the FMCG industry, particularly food and beverage. I have also recommended clients to them who have found them to be efficient and cost effective.’

‘Ciara Cullen is excellent. She is highly commercial and efficient. She is very knowledgeable and a highly adept litigator.’

‘Knowledgeable, organised, and collaborative.’

‘RPC are a joy to work with. They consistently demonstrate an impressive blend of legal acumen, strategic thinking, and client-focused service.’

‘They approach each case with a strategic mindset, crafting innovative solutions tailored to the specific needs and business objectives of clients.’

‘Shoosmiths has a very able IP practice that is able to handle a significant variety of matters.’

‘The team has significant depth of personnel to deliver advice.’

‘Good People to deal with. Very committed and professional using all the modern tools of communication.’

‘Anthony Craggs is very professional.’

‘Andrew Brennan is extremely experienced and practical with his advice.’

‘The company has a strong IP team. They have good collaboration with the firms all around the world, especially in Europe.’

‘I work with Rob Jacob and Joshua Cunnington; they are very experienced IP Lawyers and very responsive.’

‘The team is very competent and results oriented. Pleasant collaboration.’

‘Rob Jacob is deeply involved in all matters and a strategic thinker. Laura Elliott is very responsive, always up-to-date and very nice to work with.’

‘High-quality practice, with personable, friendly team. That’s a rare combination.’

‘Rob Jacob is measured, impressive in front of the client, and in control of the team and his brief.’

‘Alexandra Pygall is highly intelligent and precise with a great client list.’

‘Absolute stellar team. When you have SH on board, you know that you are in the safest hands possible. Entire team is quick, hands-on and very sharp.’

‘Very diligent and thorough. Pays attention to all aspects and is thorough in their research and advice.’

‘The Brandsmiths team is comprised of a friendly, diligent and highly intelligent bunch of individuals. They are a pleasure to work with, and always pull through for clients by thinking outside the box.’

‘Andy Lee is an outstanding partner whose knowledge of trade mark case law is unmatched. He is fantastic to work with, and you can always count on him to come up with inventive legal arguments!’

‘Huge litigation experience with particular expertise in trade marks, passing off, and brand protection. Andy Lee thinks outside the box and knows when to turn on the aggression when necessary. John Battersby is good on designs. It’s a very diverse team.’

‘Super friendly and down-to-earth, and very commercial. They quickly get to grips with the client’s way of working and priorities and concerns.’

‘Andy Lee is very quick to understand how each client that we refer to him prefers to work with their external legal counsel. Balances great litigation advice with the commercial needs of the clients.’

‘Very experienced trade mark and copyright litigation firm capable of handling multi-jurisdictional matters with multiple parties. Very good value for money with a strong team that can place fee earners of suitable seniority on the matter to be cost effective.’

‘Dedicated and focused team that demonstrate an unfaltering attention to detail.’

‘Every member of the team at Burges Salmon, from senior partner to junior associate or paralegal, is a true expert in their field, delivering a top-rate service to their clients.’

‘Jeremy Dickerson is a leader in the field having a wealth of experience and being a very well-regarded litigator.’

‘This firm is exceptionally strong in the field of soft IP; they cover all areas of soft IP.’

‘Jeremy Dickerson has extensive experience and gives sophisticated, commercial advice to clients.’

‘The IP team at Burges Salmon are very responsive, knowledgeable about trade mark law, commercial in outlook and friendly and easy to deal with. They are able to work to tight deadlines and still produce high-quality advice.’

‘I work primarily with Emily Roberts. Emily takes great care of her clients through lightning-fast responses, clarity in advice, and a business mindset that takes the competition into account. She gets my highest recommendation.’

‘BG is a luminous group of charming lawyers. They handle the full gamut of trademark matters, and can help at all stages from clearing names through to crushing infringers.’

‘Emily Roberts is as personable as she is brilliant. Equally at home in the courtroom as before a client.’

‘The experience with the trade marks team has been excellent. Communication has been exceptionally clear, and recommendations have always been well considered and clear.’

‘Their support for our organisation takes into account our ability to respond to challenges and provides essential relief from the stress of dealing with legal issues requiring expertise and insights.’

‘D Young has two main features, which are it was one of the first patent and trademark agencies to incorporate first rate IP litigation solicitors, and its international reach.’

‘Tamsin Holman is a very experienced litigator and she has benefited from important flow of work from the US. Very knowledgeable of very different jurisdictions, and of how to instruct and coordinate foreign lawyers.’

‘D Young is a highly professional and specialised IP firm, both in relation to prosecution and litigation.’

‘The people are kind, helpful, and know how to act quickly, commercially, and to the point with a proper understanding of the client’s needs.’

‘I have been working with a number of people at D Young, including partners Tamsin Holman and Anna Reid. They are excellent lawyers in all aspects.’

‘I feel very comfortable when working with them knowing that my clients are taken vary good care of.’

‘Excellent team for all our IP management and strategy. They took time to develop an excellent knowledge of our product, brand and objectives that now makes it easy to navigate our IP protection globally. Their end to end management and ability to collaborate and guide the strategy globally is what has been the most helpful for my company.’

‘They are a balanced team but ready to push boundaries and unknowns if they feel it is necessary to achieve the objectives set.’

‘Anna Copeman is a great leader who has clearly built a strong, independent team and you can see that by how they operate confidently with any issues given individually.’

‘James Marsden who leads our daily interaction has absolute confidence in the competency of his colleagues.’

‘Incredibly down-to-earth, a joy and easy to work with. I could not ask for more from a firm.’

‘Anna Copeman is a standout partner; highly commercial, pragmatic and a pleasure to work with.’

‘James Marsden is destined to be a standout partner at Dentons. Absolutely brilliant.’

‘Dentons is our one-stop-shop for all trademark-related aspects; they have developed an excellent understanding of our business model and market and can offer tailored counsel and service that addresses our needs. Based on their knowledge of our portfolio, their advice is proactive and holistic. Leveraging the global Dentons network, support regarding other jurisdictions is seamless and fast.’

‘Eversheds Sutherland have strong expertise in a range of intellectual property matters. They provide a high-quality, cost-effective service to clients.’

‘David Wilkinson is a highly experienced, strategic and commercially minded partner. He is also incredibly personable and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Took time to understand the requirements and provide practical solutions in what can be a very technical area.’

‘Rather than lots of emails, the team organised short virtual meetings to go though the agreements and clarify requirements. Turned around agreements quickly and to time.’

‘We referred some contentious work to David Wilkinson last year which required fast action. It was dealt with immediately by David in a proactive and speedy way, keeping the client informed in a transparent way on both the legal and commercial positions. The matter was resolved in the client’s favour.’

‘David Wilkinson is hugely experienced, personable and proactive.’

‘Highly skilled team. Super responsive and with a good understanding of commercial challenges while balancing legal advice and risk mitigation.’

‘Lisa Highet has demonstrated extraordinary high-quality legal advice and she is outstanding in terms of engagement, fast response and the ability to quickly assess the business requirements while still balancing legal risks. I can highly recommend her!’

‘Owen O’Rorke is a strong domain name disputes practitioner.’

‘Ian Da Freitas is excellent at IP and IT matters.’

‘Farrer & Co have a team who understand service and quality. Fantastic support for an in-house GC both in terms of legal advice, but also the breadth and quality of webinars and legal updates.’

‘Ian De Freitas has been a fantastic sparring partner on IP issues. He compliments the Farrer & Co team with a high-quality service level. As an in-house GC, Ian has been a great and very approachable sparring partner on legal challenges.’

‘Farrer & Co were attentive to the unique aspects of our field, and were sensitive to the conventions, as well as legal frameworks.’

‘We relied on their crystal-clear explanation and analysis. They brought enthusiasm and real engagement to the complexities of the project.’

‘We appreciated how they left us with a deep understanding of the issue at hand, and concrete suggestions for moving forward, including new wording for future contracts. Their advice ultimately decided the direction of the relevant project, vastly for the better.’

‘The team provides high-quality work. I can highly recommend working with Hansel Henson on trade mark matters.’

‘Justine Flockhart is a reliable partner for all kinds of trade mark matters in UK and a nice person to work with.’

‘Friendly, helpful team. Well researched and always quick to respond to any questions.’

‘David Hansel and Will Holmes have been exceptional in their approach. They are well researched and always approach each scenario practically and aim to give the best advice and strategy.’

‘They are a great team. They truly understand our business and take the time to get under the skin of any business issues before giving us any counsel. They genuinely care about our business, and this helps to build a great client relationship.’

‘David Hansel is like an extended member of our team.’

‘The team of Hansel Henson has a deep understanding of the needs of clients and a profound knowledge in the area of trade mark law in which field we are working together.’

‘Great communication and service received from all we work with; they are a pleasure to deal with.’

‘Commercial, pragmatic, and very client and industry focused.’

‘Arthur Artinian is an acknowledged expert in his field and is a real trusted adviser. He always seeks to find solutions and to achieve strategic alignment with the goals of the business.’

‘Simon Casinader is a very practical lawyer who works to understand and align with the business needs while providing excellent counsel.’

‘Very pragmatic and to the point in every situation.’

‘Always very responsive and service-minded.’

‘Arthur Artinian and Simon Casinader are very responsive and a pleasure to work with. Their business-minded approach combined with their experience and expertise is pure gold.’

‘Solid IP team that provides well thought out and comprehensive, pragmatic advice. Firm does a good job of seeing around corners for issues that might not always be apparent from an IP clearance perspective.’

‘Arthur Artinian leads the team and is a very good relationship partner, proactive but also reactive to needs and comments about team, listens well, and provides timely advice that is business focused.’

‘Clear, proactive advice delivered by a professional and personable team.’

‘Paul Joseph advised us and handled the matter well.’

‘We are always satisfied with Nick Bolter’s professionalism and accuracy in handling our matters. Nick is a very knowledgeable lawyer.’

‘We appreciate Nick Bolter’s responsiveness as well as his incisiveness when communicating to counter-parties. Nick is a very valuable asset.’

‘Nick Bolter is very responsive and has deep institutional knowledge of my company. His associates are also excellent. Good knowledge of EU law.’

‘The team are incredibly smart and engaged and have expert knowledge across the IP and trade marks sector; they are able to advise on all issues in this space on a global basis, working with local firms where necessary but nonetheless streamlining the process.’

‘Martin Henshall is extremely responsive, intelligent and advised clearly on complex issues. He is a fountain of knowledge on trade mark law, particularly UK, EU and US, but also has wider global knowledge.’

‘Martin Henshall is a pleasure to work with and a very safe pair of hands.’

‘Mike Knapper has a good understanding of the IP issues specific to projects in our industry, makes himself readily available and is pragmatic in negotiations.’

‘Fantastically capable, responsive and pragmatic team, they’re always a pleasure to work with and the advice they provide is excellent.’

‘Whether advising on key media services arrangements or small IP queries around logo use, their swift and practical support has been invaluable.’

‘Mike Knapper is super responsive and knowledgeable, his support has included advice relating to IP rights in NFTs and our CRM implementation agreement, and he has championed the IP buddy scheme with the associates in his team.’

‘Farah Mukaddam is super bright and dedicated, she consistently goes above and beyond to provide us with outstanding quality support on a range of IP matters, big and small. She has also liaised with other NRF specialists (e.g. the data protection team) where needed to provide a one-stop-shop service, which makes the service provided comprehensive and seamless.’

‘Farah Mukaddam is a delight to work with.’

‘Jonathan Ball is a great litigator.’

‘Very friendly and absolutely committed to achieving the client’s commercial and legal goals.’

‘They are very friendly and business-minded and have deep knowledge of the IP law.’

‘Very practical while still doing a deep dive into the facts and law. Very client-focused.’

‘They work together very well. They use the right person for each task, each with a deep knowledge and expertise but also willing to defer to others with a better sense of the client’s goals.’

‘Slaughter & May adopt a no-stone-unturned approach to all projects they are asked to handle.’

‘You can rest assured that they will have considered each and every possible opportunity to achieve the best outcome for their client.’

‘David Ives is very personable, knowledgeable and experienced. He instills great confidence in his and his team’s ability.’

‘Laura Houston is an absolute pleasure to work with.’

‘They achieve the best, most commercially compelling results for their clients and are unparalleled in their commitment to success for their clients.’

‘David Ives is one of the most commercially savvy practitioners in relation to IP. He advises on matters of the utmost complexity and value with sage advice and an accessible manner.’

‘The team at Briffa exude a delightful combination of competence and exuberance. They know their IP law, and they enjoy putting it into practice. They deliver effective results in a manner a long way from the stuffy corporate law norm. This ethos feels like it is built into the Briffa framework, and more and more businesses seem to have noticed as Briffa continue to grow their litigation practice.’

‘William Miles is outstanding in his field. He is a highly effective and strategic litigator, always with calm and assured competence.’

‘Briffa is a dynamic, friendly and personable firm. In addition to the important matter of being good lawyers, they are also easy to work with, responsive, and commercially minded. They are well-liked by clients and a safe pair of hands for IP litigation.’

‘Ramsay Monime is a stellar lawyer who is always across the latest legal developments in the UK. He is an asset to his clients. He has the commercial nous to have clients’ commercial goals at the forefront of any legal dispute.’

‘Briffa have a prominent litigation practice in the field of trade marks, copyright and designs. They deal with a number of cases involving precedent setting issues in these fields. They also act for prominent brands and rights holders in counterfeiting and rights enforcement disputes. Finally, their litigation practice is complemented with a similarly strong trade mark prosecution practice before the UKIPO. They have significant expertise in all these areas.’

‘They are a dynamic and growing team, building up from serving smaller clients to now covering both large and small. You get a big firm quality of service with the personal touch of a smaller firm in the fields they specialise in.’

‘Éamon Chawke is excellent at providing commercially relevant advice, focusing on what the applicable law means in reality and how it may impact the business on a wider, commercial scale.’

‘Amazing service. Attentive and great fun to work with. They provide new ideas and ways to progress cases, think of new technology to help make the job cheaper and easier and can be contacted for advice at anytime.’

‘The legal advice is always very well-founded, but at the same time always relevant to the specific conflict.’

‘Strong intellectual property team with reasonably commercial approach to litigation.’

‘Simon Miles is an experienced litigator.’

‘Strong trade mark prosecution team. Very responsive.’

‘Claire Lehr is diligent, responsive and personable.’

‘Very good at soft IP, and trade marks in particular. Very good at handling difficult lay clients under stressful conditions.’

‘Simon Miles is very good at dealing with difficult lay clients, and he is a very sound practitioner who gives good advice consistently.’

‘The Edwin Coe team has been extremely easy to work with. Their technical knowledge has been spot on and their professionalism is top tier.’

‘I work with Rosie Burbidge at gunnergooke LLP for trademark and other IP matters relating to UK. Rosie is an exceptionally bright, knowledgeable and dedicated IP lawyer, always on top of new developments and a thought leader on trends in the IP field, particularly relating to the fashion industry. She is very responsive and solution oriented. Her advice is always solid and concise.’

‘The team is led and inspired by the wonderful Rosie Burbidge. They all share a mindset of outstanding service and dedication to their clients, coupled with excellent legal skills and pragmatic understanding of client’s needs.’

‘Rosie Burbidge is a fantastic lawyer; knowledgeable, pragmatic and super nice. I have been working with her for over a decade and am always impressed by her skills.’

‘I would like to thank gunnercooke LLP for doing a great job with my case. Great Service. gunner cooke LLP has been very communicative in processing the trade mark and providing timely updates. They answer any questions and help guide through the requirements for the trademark in UK. They were great communicators and very organised. I will highly recommend this firm.’

‘Rosie Burbidge truly knows the ins and outs of trade marks and I fully trust her on any trade mark in any industry, for any client. She got everything I needed and wanted done!’

‘What makes this firm unique is clarity of communication and advice, a personalised and customer focused approach, business acumen, and use of tech tools.’

‘The quality of advice is always of the highest level, well thought out and very strategic and commercially sound.’

‘Always above and beyond expectations, always prompt with deadlines and providing support at speed when required.’

‘They have provided excellent services and support to our company.’

‘Keystone has a great experience in this field and puts customer interests at the highest level.’

‘At Keystone we work with Rebecca Halford-Harrison. Because of her high professional skills and very hard work we were able to solve the case.’

‘Rebecca Halford-Harrison defended our interests much better than we could have done ourselves. During the time we have worked with her she has always given us the right advice and prepared our position in a way that we can win. We are very obliged to her for all the work she has done for us.’

‘Very strong and experienced IP, media and entertainment disputes team.’

‘A real depth of talent in both the partnership and at associate level.’

‘Mark Stafford is excellent. Commercial and clever he is a great person to have in your corner.’

‘Friendly but fearsomely effective. They really know their IP, particularly in the music, film and TV field.’

‘Mark Stafford has a deep knowledge of the record and TV industries. He gets straight to the point and is astonishingly efficient. Great to deal with.’

‘Dominic Bray is a great litigator and well equipped to handle the technical issues that arise in online infringement. Super realistic and commercially savvy.’

‘The team’s strategic prowess is exceptional as they expertly guided me through trademark matters with skill. Their clear and effective communication instilled a profound sense of confidence and reassurance.’

‘What set them apart for me was their understanding of our business needs and desired outcomes, as well as their ability to deliver tailored and dynamic legal strategies at each stage.’

‘Duncan Curley’s experience and incredible tactical strategic skill set are invaluable. His precise approach and unwavering focus on the outcome never failed to impress me, ensuring that every move was carefully calculated. Duncan is an exceptional communicator, and his innate humanity made working with him a pleasure, providing reassurance and clarity even in the most challenging situations. Impressive.’

‘Reliable, deep insight and advice built on demonstrable experience.’

‘Sarah Kenshall is a standout technology lawyer who can cut through complexity, analysing them thoroughly and well, and presenting the solution to problems in very clear ways.’

‘Anna Frankum is knowledgeable, diligent and determined. Always helpful and responsive.’

‘The firm’s teams work seamlessly to provide comprehensive legal advice and strategic guidance. We have always received tailored solutions that addressed our specific challenges.’

‘We feel that the individuals at Penningtons Manches Cooper are not just legal professionals; they are trusted advisors committed to delivering exceptional results for their clients. We value their responsiveness, attention to detail, and ability to navigate complex legal issues with skill and professionalism.’

‘They have a team with excellent connections and knowledge of the retail sector. They would be an excellent choice for such businesses to handle the sort of soft IP disputes which crop up all the time in the course of their business, as their experience means they know exactly what needs to be done and the usual landscape for settlement.’

‘Humna Nadim is a sterling assistant who provides technical legal knowledge.’

‘Caroline Hayward is very thorough and provides strategic advice.’

‘Trowers has a small IP team, but it gives very personalised service. Attention to detail is great and willingness to explain complex matters to lay clients in simple terms is great. They are ‘peoples people’. They get on with people in a down-to-earth way.’

‘I have worked with Caroline Hayward on a number of matters. She is always ready to get on a call and deal with urgent matters at short notice. She is easy to work with and fully understands the way clients like to be treated.’

‘Great partners with hands-on experience of the market. Quality associates at every level. The team is very knowledgeable, has broad expertise, and is quick to respond.’

‘Caroline Hayward was the main point of contact and she worked tirelessly to resolve the issue. She is a rock star and has assembled a tremendous business-minded team. I can’t say enough good things.’

‘The team provide expert drafting and advice, with an enthusiastic, commercial and down-to-earth attitude. It is a pleasure to work with this team, who go the extra mile to make me, and our business, feel like a priority.’

‘The individuals working in the team provide common sense advice, which cuts across complex legal, technical and commercial issues, which is digestible and readable by business users, which is a critical help to me and my function. They approach each case and matter using the know how they’ve gained from working with me.’

‘Trowers & Hamlins’s team is able to understand foreign clients’ needs because of their strong expertise in IP and their ability to understand the culture of other countries. Diversity and collaboration are their strengths.’

‘The first thing to say about Venner Shipley’s people is that they are a joy to work with; this what makes them really unique. They’re better at this than other UK attorneys. On top of that, they’re super-experienced, knowledgeable and they have great clients.’

‘The staff I worked with has always responded quickly and with great precision.’

‘Clare Turnbull has built a team where the strengths and key capabilities revolve around efficiency and stability.’

‘They are keen to take into account both business considerations and legal considerations. They do not provide a ‘one size fits all’ service.’

‘The team is extremely professional, organised and knowledgeable. They disseminate complex technical concepts into plain English.’

‘The team was particularly good at keeping me informed and staying ahead of a rather long regulatory process.’

‘We have a very positive impression of the firm. One thing I have appreciated with Venner Shipley from my recent experience has been that they have known to ask questions of us relating to our clients’ matters that we may not think to ask them ourselves, which allows us to provide the most efficient and effective intellectual property services to our clients in return.’

‘Venner Shipley has always provided clear contact points that allow for a better working relationship as we know all of the individuals we are working with at the firm.’

‘The team is client oriented, efficient in their delivery of service and always responsive. The team’s legal knowledge and skills are sound and coupled with their capability and prompt service, represent good value for money. The lawyers understand our clients’ business needs well and always try their best to accommodate clients’ requirements.’

‘Emilia Petrossian and Michael Gardner are both very professional and competent, as well as efficient and responsive. They understand the clients’ business needs well and always make their best efforts to accommodate clients’ requirements and concerns.’

‘I have recommended Wedlake Bell to many business colleagues. The reason is that they are very partner-led which in this day and age makes all the difference. This means that a client will receive proper and detailed consideration by a partner in Wedlake Bell rather than a much younger and inexperienced associate.’

‘Michael Gardner is always very focussed on detail and his letters to opponents always sets the right tone. Furthermore, they are very detailed and persuasive. His knowledge of IP law is outstanding and he often appears on TV and other media talking about IP law.’

‘Michael Gardner is very good on both details and strategy and never loses sight of the client’s needs, even in the midst of litigation. ’

‘Michael Gardner is a formidable trademark attorney. He’s smart and conveys viable solutions and innovative strategies in a succinct, clear and persuasive manner.’

‘Emilia Petrossian is a master of multitasking; she can handle multiple matters seamlessly, making every client feel like her only client.’

‘Esther Guneratnum has worked with us for nearly 20 years and is an exceptional lawyer.’

‘The team at Arnold and Porter, led by Beatriz San Martin, are really excellent. They are great to work with, experts in their field, good communicators and very switched on to the commercial issues that their clients face.’

‘Beatriz San Martin is an excellent litigator. She is very experienced in leading a team and is always calm, on top of the key issues and proactive. She is great to work with and has real business common sense while also being an innovative thinker.’

‘Great global platform for life sciences, with sector and industry knowledge that is second-to-none.’

‘Beatriz San Martin and her colleagues in the regulatory team are excellent in the life sciences sector.’

‘Beatriz San Martin is outstanding, provides insightful thoughts and provides strategic advice.’

‘The team combines deep knowledge with practical application. They are always responsive and thoughtful.’

‘Beatriz San Martin has a significant breadth and depth of knowledge and is able to handle a very wide range of complex matters. She is always available, and provides detailed, strategic advice. She is client-focused and adjusts her advice and style to meet each client’s specific needs.’

‘The team’s strengths lie in their consistently accurate legal support and practical approach to addressing legal matters. We value the firm’s thorough and practical legal approach, which often yields practical solutions to complex legal challenges.’

‘Matthew Pryke has an in-depth knowledge of IP infringement that creates a protective layer around any business.’

‘Precise and clear communicators. Efficient and effective.’

‘Hamlins is the benchmark and standard of exceptional service, delivered with integrity and kindness, and possesses within the team profound and poignant legal knowledge and experience. They comprehend, respect and accommodate all that is necessary for any person to feel respected and that their legal matters are handled with the utmost diligence in an environment that feels safe for them.’

‘Martin Ochs is an exceptional and exemplary professional who acts with great integrity and respect for the law and the rights of his client. He is an astute legal thinker with the ability to remain focused on the overarching legal picture and employs an attention to detail which creates a security and respect at each step of the engagement.’

‘The team at Hamlins have provided thoughtful, efficient and informative service and no question was too hard to answer. I’d like to mention Lauren Twidale, whose legal knowledge and capacity to make short-term and long-term assessments has also been exceptional.’

‘Hamlins have years of experience in sound recording copyright work and in the media and entertainment sector generally: a real understanding of the business.’

‘Martin Ochs is bright, thorough and commercially very practical and astute.’

‘The team is composed of highly knowledgeable professionals with deep expertise in their legal field who are dedicated to understanding and addressing even the most challenging matters. Hamlins consistently prioritises our best interests, demonstrating a genuine commitment to our success and satisfaction. This blend of expertise, responsiveness and client-focused service distinguishes them in the legal field.’

‘Great leadership and sophisticated skills.’

‘Brilliant team.’

‘Alex Watt is a force of nature; superb advice and always on point.’

‘Howard Kennedy is a modern and forward-thinking law firm.’

‘We regularly work with Alex Watt and his associate, Jon Sharples. Alex is a highly commercial and charismatic lawyer. Jon is a fantastic addition to the team who is highly skilled and a pleasure to work with.’

‘We would like to extend a strong appreciation to Robert Lands for his great work. Their ability to defend our position has led to numerous favourable outcomes.’

‘The team works knowledgeably and efficiently to deliver for our needs in the UK market.’

‘Robert Lands and his team work efficiently with us to serve the needs of our clients in the UK market. They work collaboratively as an extension of our own team and deliver succinct advice and prompt solutions. Pollyanna Savva is also a standout in the team and is a pleasure to work with.’

‘They are a great team, very knowledgeable and easy to work with.’

‘The IP Team at Irwin Mitchell are superb. As you expect they are extremely knowledgeable but what separates them from other firms is their ability to see round corners to anticipate potential future problems and then identify solutions to mitigate them.’

‘Georgie Collins is truly exceptional. Always at the top of her game and a wonderful person to work with.’

‘Georgie Collins is at the top of the class; a seasoned star.’

‘This team brings a deep wealth of knowledge and experience to every transaction.’

‘The individuals are very personable as well as very knoweldgable.’

‘The Morrison & Foerster team is composed of incredible professionals. Every year they provide some seminars with new regulations or important information.’

‘Steven James and Hattie Chessher have demonstrated unwavering commitment over the years, consistently providing our company with the highest caliber of legal advice.’

‘Personable and competent team who provide timely, practical advice.’

‘Steven James and Hattie Chessher are genuinely nice people who provide exceptional legal services. Their legal support is pro-active, practical and timely.’

‘Their meticulous attention to detail is highly valued, as is their genuine care for clients, which sets them apart. Additionally, the diversity within the team is commendable and contributes to their effectiveness in providing comprehensive IP advice.’

‘Steven James and Ruth Arkley deserve a special shout-out. They are hard-working, honest folks who constantly network and help their customers.’

‘Very responsive and dedicated practice, highly experienced trademark practice, always gets best results even in difficult cases.’

‘Jim Dennis is outstanding, providing very helpful advice and he is highly efficient in achieving the goals of the clients.’

‘Simkins is unquestionably one of the leading specialist teams in this sector. They have extensive experience and a detailed understanding of this field. There are very few firms which can match them.’

‘I have worked in particular, on a number of matters over the years, with Paddy Gardiner and Tom Iverson. They are both outstanding practitioners in this area. They are highly experienced and knowledgeable, with excellent strategic and tactical judgement.’

‘Their deep expertise in music, film and other entertainment law means they are in many of the largest cases.’

‘Paddy Gardiner is one of the top copyright and music litigators in the UK. He is a dream lawyer for any client: clever, pleasant, even-tempered and consistent. Always a voice of calm and reason.’

‘Tom Iverson has a blue-chip entertainment and reputation practice. His charm and sense of humour bely an extremely keen intellect and commercial nous.’

‘Top notch player in IP in the media and entertainment field. You won’t go wrong with them.’

‘The team at SMB take a pragmatic and commercial view of issues, keeping practical concerns upmost in their advice. They are always very communicative and responsive.’

‘Martin Soames has a background of having been a publisher and therefore understands the unique challenges and tensions arising in the book publishing industry. Maninder Gill is incredibly responsive and both Martin and Maninder are able to get to the crux of an issue quickly and efficiently, and their advice is always presented clearly and in plain English.’

‘Simons Muirhead Burton exactly understand the individual needs of our business. Their advice is tailored to ensure that we can solve issues quickly and seamlessly, keeping in mind our need to balance commercial realities while also ensuring our clients can operate in their creative spheres as freely as possible.’

‘We can rely on them as collaborative partners in all circumstances.’

‘Maninder Gill’s communication skills are exemplary: his advice is always carefully calibrated, perfectly judged, and so well-articulated that all stakeholders engaged in an issue, from the editorial assistant to the company’s MD to the author, understand perfectly not just the issue but the steps that must be taken in order to resolve that issue.’

‘All the lawyers I know of this team are outstanding! Not only their expertise is outstanding but also their way to address legal issues and how to solve them!’

‘Maninder Gill is an absolutely outstanding lawyer and personality. I am really happy to work with him on some IP matters. His advice and solutions for the clients are always perfect and I also appreciate his fast responses!’

‘The team is extraordinary. They bring extreme competence along with high quality customer service, humour and kindness to the table. They are collaborative, business-forward, and thoughtful in their advising.’

‘Stevens & Bolton have been responsive and knowledgeable.’

‘Tom Lingard has provided a very efficient and cost-effective response to our needs.’

‘A very strong and united team. Very pleasant to work with, efficient and an excellent added value.’

‘A special mention to the precise and pragmatic Charlotte Tillett.’

‘The team are very responsive and have a great understanding of our business and it’s needs. They make sure they understand the issue and context. This can be very helpful as this leads to possible alternatives not originally thought of.’

‘Wide range of legal services catering for various business needs.’

‘An overall progressive approach towards law and legal issues.’

‘Ostensibly good female representation of lawyers.’

‘Transparent approach towards legal fees and generally reasonable fees.’

‘High competency levels and expertise. Generally quick turnaround time. Overall, personable approach towards client needs, with a high degree of professionalism.’