Victoria Horsey
Herbert Smith Freehills LLPThe ‘responsive and knowledgeable’ team at Herbert Smith Freehills LLP capitalises on its world-wide network of offices to advise on global-scale copyright disputes and a plethora of transactional mandates. Sebastian Moore steers the department, while Andrew Moir is particularly noted for his skills in managing copyright, outsourcing, and licensing issues within the technology sector. Jonathan Turnbull has a strong grounding in transactional mandates, ranging from collaboration and commercialisation agreements to the IP aspects of M&A. Andrew Wells leverages his scientific background to assist with technical and innovative issues in the space, and Heather Newton is regarded for her wealth of experience in the industries of technology, media, energy, and banking. Victoria Horsey, who maintains a multi-faceted IP practice, and brands expert Emma Sherratt, further bolster the team. Peter Dalton re-joined the team from Stephenson Harwood in November 2023.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A responsive and knowledgeable team providing commercially focused advice.'
Key clients
- Coca-Cola
- Sumitomo Corporation
- DIF Capital Partners
Work highlights
- Advised Coca-Cola HBC AG on the IP aspects of its acquisition of Brown-Forman Finland Oy, owner of the Finlandia vodka brand, from Brown-Forman Netherlands BV.
- Advised Sumitomo Corporation, one of the largest of Japan's famed trading houses, on the IP aspects of its investment in DABCO, a digital platform provider wholly owned by Vodafone Group.
- Assisted DIF Capital Partners, an independent infrastructure fund manager, with approximately €6bn of assets under management, on the IP aspects of a £200m investment into Field, a London-headquartered dedicated developer and operator of battery energy storage systems.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Heather Newton
Herbert Smith Freehills LLPNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Jonathan Turnbull
Herbert Smith Freehills LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sebastian Moore