Noted for its ability to impart ‘pragmatic and solutions-based advice’, DLA Piper provides a comprehensive practice to a plethora of clients, spanning from global banks to global food businesses, demonstrating particular expertise in the media, retail, and financial services sectors. The team is regularly entrusted to advise on multi-faceted litigation, trade mark portfolio management, and design right mandates. Practice head Ruth Hoy is fully immersed in the retail and fashion industry, and managing partner Simon Levine is a seasoned litigator in the media, technology, and sports sectors. Duncan Calow demonstrates deep knowledge of a variety of commercial and contractual issues, with Patricia Collis frequently assisting with clearance and disputes mandates. Nick Fitzpatrick is a go-to for clients operating within the media space, while Claire Sng is recommended for her transactional strengths. Another name to note is John Wilks, who enjoys a strong reputation on the database rights and copyright side.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘A wide range of experience in all areas of IP and in different market sectors.’
‘Ruth Hoy has excellent legal knowledge, is great at client care and a pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
- Nike
- The Football Association Premier League Limited
Work highlights
- Advising Thomson Reuters on a range of complex IP issues in the context of their acquisition of Imagen Limited, a cloud-based modular digital asset management platform.
- Acting for Sky in relation to numerous applications before the UK High Court relating to blocking injunctions.