Simons Muirhead Burton is noted for its experience in the media, entertainment and retail sectors, and counts private individuals and companies in the broadcasting and fashion arenas among its key roster of clients. Department head Maninder Gill handles global branding and enforcement strategies, as well as disputes, for luxury retail, fashion and jewellery brands.
Testimonials
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‘Through SMB's wisdom and guidance, knowing its own local jurisdiction, we pursued a course of action that resulted in an amicable resolution.’
‘Maninder Gill is well versed and knowledgeable about litigation, privacy and libel laws.'
‘The team has an excellent client service. Always reliable and actionable advice.’
‘Maninder Gill is an excellent professional. Extremely responsive, client oriented and provides actionable legal advice.’
‘SMB's IP team is very experienced and has a nice personal touch. Trade mark applications are lodged and followed up on time and any issues are promptly resolved.’
‘We have been supported by Maninder Gill. He and his team have provided excellent support. The quality of services is second to none.’
Key clients
- Alexa Chung
- Pete Tong
- Simon & Schuster Book Publishers
- Harvey Nichols
- Amanda Wakeley
- Education Institution
- Zandra Rhodes
- Daily Mirror
- News UK
- Daily Express
Work highlights
- Acted for various publishers of The Sun, The Sunday Times, The Daily Express and ITN in respect of copyright claims brought by Paul Burns concerning the unauthorised use of an official photograph taken by Burns of Saudi billionaire Dr Mahfouz bin Mahfouz being presented with a CBE by the Prince of Wales (as he then was).
- Acting for celebrity duo clients after two television personalities and authors published unauthorised images of our celebrity duo clients on its website along with wording which created the impression that our clients had endorsed the Defendants’ products, amounting to a claim under the tort of passing off.
- Advising Simon & Schuster in relation to variety of matters, including: copying extracts from books which are no longer protected under copyright, passing off in relation to books by competitors, passing off and trade mark issues in relation to potential titles of new books, drafting promotions and competitions Terms and Conditions and publishing spin offs relating to characters in a successful television series.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Maninder Gill