Sarah Bazaraa > Pannone Corporate LLP > Manchester, England > Lawyer Profile

Pannone Corporate LLP
378 – 380 Deansgate
Manchester
M3 4LY
England

Work Department

Dispute Resolution - Intellectual Property

Position

Associate Partner

Career

Sarah specialises in intellectual property and brand disputes including copyright, design right, trade mark and passing off disputes, as well as advising on claims of misuse of confidential information. She advises on reputation management and defamatory publications across a range of mediums, from social media posts to articles published in national newspapers. Sarah regularly advises on contract disputes, including in relation to breaches of restrictive covenants and disputes arising in an IT, franchise and recruitment context.

Working with well-known brand owners to protect their intellectual property rights and reputation. Work highlights include securing urgent interim injunctive relief when confidential information was threatened. Sarah enjoys exploring ADR with clients. It is often a highlight when a commercial settlement can be achieved on terms which meet a client’s objectives.

Lawyer Rankings

North West > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property

(Rising stars)

Sarah BazaraaPannone Corporate LLP

Pannone Corporate LLP has a strong intellectual property offering catering chiefly to major brands in the retail, food and fashion sectors. The firm is particularly proficient in IP litigation, handling sensitive matters including copyright infringements and disputes arising from trademark cancellations. The practice is jointly led by litigator Melanie McGuirk, a specialist in passing off and design rights infringements, and Amy Chandler, who advises on licensing matters and research and development agreements. Associate partner Sarah Bazaraa is an expert in fashion sector IP disputes. The highly experienced Patricia Jones is also key.

North West > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media and entertainment

(Rising stars)

Sarah BazaraaPannone Corporate LLP

Pannone Corporate LLP offers a comprehensive practice, handling non-contentious issues such as sponsorship, merchandising, influencer agreements and competition law, as well as disputes involving defamation litigation, brand protection and preventative injunctions. The team is led jointly by Amy Chandler, a digital marketing specialist who leads on the firm’s non-contentious work, and reputation management expert Melanie McGuirk. Sarah Bazaraa, who focuses on the fashion sector and assists clients including Boohoo and Prettylittlething, is also integral to the team.