Harbottle & Lewis LLP

Intellectual Property

Andrew is an Intellectual Property partner with more than 20 years’ experience of trade mark, copyright and design right disputes and strategic IP advice, who also regularly handles advertising, media and content related matters.

He is a trusted advisor to his clients, co-ordinating their needs and facilitating wider work. To that end, he also advises on broader matters with a ‘brand’ focus, such as sponsorship, advertising and merchandising agreements and reputation management issues.

Andrew regularly clears advertising and marketing campaigns, and advises on all aspects of advertising regulation and compliance.

As well as acting for household name brands across many sectors, Andrew has worked with high profile talent in media and entertainment for many years, including major artists in the music industry.

Andrew has extensive litigation experience, including high profile trials, and urgent injunctive relief involving the enforcement of IP and privacy rights.

Prior to joining Harbottle & Lewis in 2021 Andrew was Head of the IP and Media team at Eversheds Sutherland, having been a partner for more than 10 years.

BA Hons, Hertford College, Oxford University Postgraduate Diploma in IP Law and Practice – Bristol University