Sarah Bailey
Simmons & Simmons
Simmons & Simmons
Client SatisfactionThe IP team at Simmons & Simmons provides guidance on a wide range of issues to clients spanning various sectors, such as IT, software, fashion, telecommunications, optics, publishing, and retail, with a particularly strong presence in the wine and spirits industry. Led by Sarah Bailey, a soft IP specialist trained in London, this versatile full-service team addresses both contentious and non-contentious copyright matters, including high-value claims related to rights infringement and the seizure of counterfeit goods. Notably, Bailey also oversees the firm’s cross-border brands team, benefiting from the practice’s international collaboration across offices, showcasing their expertise in intricate cross-border copyright disputes and a European footprint that positions them favourably in the post-Brexit landscape. Other prominent figures in the practice include Frédérique Potin who specialises in contentious issues involving copyright rights infringement.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Excellent knowledge and a highly experienced team, with a flexible approach to conflict resolution that is tailored to individual client needs.’
‘Sarah Bailey is the star of the team with an assured manner, practical approach and cost-conscious focus. She leads a team of extremely competent lawyers.’
‘A dynamic and responsive team, knowledgeable in its subject and who knows how to support its clients to the right extent.’
‘Frédérique Potin shines with her knowledge, know-how and knowledge.’
‘Attentive and pragmatic in their advice. They always make themselves available and support us with professionalism and kindness.’
‘Frédérique Potin is inspiring. She is very smart, always enthusiastic and looking for solutions adapted to our structure.'
Key clients
- Ticket for Change
Work highlights
- Assisting Ticket for Change on a pro bono basis in reviewing the intellectual property provisions of their various contracts, in particular to ensure the protection of the copyright in their training materials, as well as in the drafting of a standard form contract to be entered into with potential foreign individuals or entities with a view to duplicating abroad the concept that they have developed in France.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sarah Bailey