Comprising four specialist task forces to cater to clients’ desires across the production chain, the team at Gowling WLG advises a wide array of clients, ranging from car manufacturing companies, to banks and consumer goods companies. The team is led by John Coldham, who displays particular expertise in handling IP, strategy and litigation matters; he has also spearheaded the company’s AI tool ‘Saturn’ to help brands identify counterfeit and copycat products. In addition to co-heading the team, Jocelyn Paulley leads the firm’s data centre practice, regularly advising on IT, digital infrastructure and data protection matters. Sarah Riding and Kate Swaine are also key names in the team, advising on trade mark enforcement and commercial contracts, respectively.
Work highlights
- Advised AHK Designs Ltd, on the acquisition of the business and assets of Victoria Plum Limited.
- Acting for The Hut Group Limited in relation to an unfair prejudice petition brought by Zedra Trust Company (Jersey) Limited.
- Advised Upfield, on its contract with Footprint to provide plastic-free, recyclable tubs for its plant butters and spreads.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
John Coldham, Jocelyn Paulley