Regarded as a ‘highly knowledgeable’ team, Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP is prominent in the courts and has cemented its reputation across the sectors of retail, oil and gas, manufacturing, and technology. Helming the team is ’top-notch’ James Love, who has represented clients in complex and technical litigation. Rose Smalley-Gordon is another key name to note in the practice.
Testimonials
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‘They always give me concise and easy to understand advice.’
‘Hands on, down-to-earth and highly knowledgeable about IP matters.’
‘The WBD IP team is an excellent group of IP specialists at every level, from juniors to the partners.'
'I have confidence that whatever my IP issue is, I will get excellent support from lawyers with appropriate experience for the particular issue, offering fantastic value for money to our business.'
'The team works hard to present a range of solutions and takes into account, understands and frames advice around the commercial realities and priorities of our business.’
‘James Love is a top-notch specialist whose technical ability and dedication is unmatched. He always goes the extra mile and always makes time for us.'
- 'Rose Smalley-Gordon has the instincts and ability of a partner.'
- 'Amy Galloway's deep technical knowledge is impressive.'
Key clients
- Geofabrics
- Department of Business and Trade
- National Grid
- Various Government Departments
- Global Brands
- Vetements
- Swiss Military
- NorthStandard
- DeTect
- Duckhams
- Barbour
- H&M
- Decathlon SA
- English Heritage
- University of the West of England
- Nesta
Work highlights
- Representing Geofabrics Limited in a successful High Court and Court of Appeal rare patent action concerning infringement, validity, and quantum.
- Advising the Department for Business & Trade on the formulation of an intellectual property framework surrounding the government's prized National Digital Twin Programme.
- Advising National Grid on the legal framework and contractual terms of a research and collaboration agreement involving the development of a novel way of remotely monitoring pipeline integrity using advanced technology and software.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
James Love