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Paddy Gardiner

Paddy Gardiner

Simkins LLP, London

Work Department

Disputes.

Position

Paddy is head of the firm’s disputes group. He handles disputes across a range of sectors, particularly in the media and entertainment industries, including: breach of contract, professional negligence and shareholder claims; complex copyright and trade mark infringement claims; injunction proceedings; and proceedings in the Copyright, Tax and Competition Appeals Tribunals. Paddy has litigated many disputes through to trial, although where possible he seeks to settle them through ADR. He always seeks to deploy a sensible, pragmatic and cost-effective approach for clients. He has represented both corporates and HNW individuals, including PRS for Music, Sir Elton John, U2, PPL and the Jimi Hendrix and Bob Marley estates.

Mentions

TMT (technology, media and telecoms) • London

Intellectual property: trade marks, copyright and design

TMT (technology, media and telecoms) • London

Media: Music

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