Hansel Henson

Intellectual Property (Copyright, Trade Marks and Designs), Media Law, Litigation

Will is a Senior Associate at Hansel Henson who is an intellectual property and media law specialist.

Undertaking both contentious and non-contentious work, he advises on copyright, trade mark, designs and media matters, especially disputes. Will is an expert in the protection and exploitation of IP and licensing and has experience of litigating at all levels as well as advising on regulatory IP and advertising issues.

With a particular interest in the publishing industry and rights acquisition and exploitation in film, TV and video games, Will acts for authors, video game developers and museums. He also advises clients in the life science and food and drink sectors.

Trained at Sidley Austin; qualifying in 2019.

Associate at Sidley Austin until 2020.

Solicitor at Hansel Henson since 2020, promoted to Senior Associate in 2023.

Member of The British Literary and Artistic Copyright Association (BLACA).

University of Exeter (BA in English Language & Literature, 1st Class Honours Degree)

BPP University (Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course, Distinction in both)