Noted for its ‘great industry knowledge and client service’, Harbottle & Lewis LLP's dynamic IP offering spans a diverse spectrum of sectors, from film and theatre to software and technology. ’Exceptional’ Shireen Peermohamed spearheads the group, providing the team with considerable strengths in the realm of disputes. Kostyantyn Lobov leverages his experience in the interactive entertainment sector to operate for multinational clients in the space, and Andrew Terry enjoys a wealth of experience in handling IP and media litigation in parallel with a diverse scope of advertising issues.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is thorough in providing you with options for a positive outcome. They make themselves available to you to ensure that they're on top of communication and updates with information. It's been helpful to know that the other companies we work with have an already established relationship with partners at Harbottle & Lewis.’

  • ‘They're invested in ensuring that the work they do is carried out efficiently. The team that I work with on current matters have a one-step ahead approach to their work, which I really appreciate.'

  • ‘The breadth of knowledge but also the availability of the practice makes H&L unique for me.’

  • ‘Great industry knowledge and client service.’

  • ‘They have rich experience and deep knowledge across different industrial areas. Their excellent work and efficient handling of our cases impressed us a lot. Their team has deep knowledge of different industrial areas and understands very well what we want and can always help us fulfil our aim.'

  • ‘They are highly responsive and very knowledgeable. They understand our business needs and the service we provide to customers, which adds incredible value. We are happy to have them take care of our cases.'

  • 'Shireen Peermohamed is an exceptional lawyer and strategist, who always provides her advice through a commercial and practical lens. We appreciate her efforts and help very much.'

  • 'Kostyantyn Lobov’s advice is thorough, practical, and always directly on point. His friendly and approachable manner helps us work together to find creative solutions.’

Key clients

  • Queen Productions Limited
  • Nothing Technology Limited
  • John Lewis Partnership
  • Apple Corps Limited
  • Princess Yachts
  • Open Partners
  • Electronic Arts, Inc
  • Warpaint Cosmetics
  • NBC Universal
  • Odeon Cinemas Ltd

Work highlights

  • Advising Queen Productions Limited on all aspects of its copyright work, including exploitation, management, enforcement, and transaction matters.
  • Assisting Princess Yachts with a full brand protection offering covering trade mark prosecution, domain name monitoring and management, and enforcement.
  • Acting for Atomico in relation to brand protection, both via trade mark oppositions and cancellation actions, and via pre-action litigation advice and correspondence.

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.

Shireen Peermohamed

Other key lawyers

Kostyantyn Lobov, Andrew Terry, Sharon Daboul, Daniel Prim