Especially noted for its capabilities in IP and trademark work, the cross-disciplinary retail, hospitality and leisure team at Lewis Silkin offers a broad range of services to various high-profile clients, covering regulatory, franchising and employment matters, among other matters. The team is headed up by Julia Poulter, who manages all of the commercial property aspects, including landlord and tenant work, acquisitions and disposals, and property management issues. Poulter is supported by Anna Sella, who advises on employment matters.

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Key clients

  • Marks & Spencer
  • ASOS
  • Harvey Nichols
  • Airwair International Limited
  • Robinsons Soft Drinks Ltd
  • John Lewis Partnership
  • Birkenstock IP GmbH
  • Vivienne Westwood Group
  • No Ordinary Designer Label
  • Jellycat

Work highlights

  • Advising ASOS on IP disputes and trade mark prosecution and oppositions.
  • Acted for A Collected Man on their corporate, commercial, real estate, employment and IP matters.
  • Acting as sole IP advisers to John Lewis Partnership, including its Waitrose supermarkets managing its international portfolio of trade marks and designs, coordinating filings and oppositions and providing strategic advice on related issues.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Julia Poulter, Anna Sella

Other key lawyers

Oliver Fairhurst