gunnercooke LLP

Intellectual Property

Partner

Robert is an Entertainment, Media and IP Partner.  A skilled and experienced IP lawyer, he offers services ranging from entertainment industry contract drafting and negotiation to copyright and IP dispute resolution. Robert also provides rights clearance reports, copyright and libel reading services.

He has a strong interest in the tech sector and has advised numerous start-up internet companies in sectors ranging from eBooks to fashion.

Robert loves to work closely with creative individuals and relishes developing strategies for clients that take in the bigger picture and well as the detail.

A professional creative himself, prior to qualifying as a lawyer, Robert was a professional scriptwriter, writing numerous episodes of ChuckleVision and the sitcom ‘Out of Tune’. He brings his experience as a creative professional in the entertainment industry to his legal practice and has a deep understanding of the needs of his clients in the entertainment sector.

Robert has a strong interest in defending copyright and creators' rights and is currently the President of the Federation of Screenwriters in Europe.  An expert in copyright law, Robert holds the prestigious MA in US, EU and UK Copyright Law from King's College London.

Previous Law Firms

2013–19, Consultant Solicitor, Cubism Law 2007–13, Solicitor, Barclay Taylor 2005–07, Advocate Legal Practice Clerks 1995–2005, Professional Scriptwriter for BBC