England - London • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)

Burges Salmon LLP

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Handling both non-contentious matters and a range of litigation, Burges Salmon LLP is a go-to for advice on broadcasting rights exploitation, television clearance, commercial arrangements and IP - the latter being an area of particular specialism for team head Jeremy Dickerson, who has recently handled UK and European trademark applications and registrations for the BBC. Helen Scott-Lawler advises clients on commercial contracts, advertising, marketing, brand protection and sponsoring, while Emily Roberts comes recommended for her contentious capabilities.

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Key clients

  • BBC
  • BBC Studios Ltd
  • Discovery, Inc.
  • Eurosport
  • Virgin Group
  • 20th Century Studios
  • UKTV
  • Valleyfest
  • Racecourse Technical Services Limited
  • Fakenham Racecourse
  • 3tone Group
  • Racehorse Association
  • Apetito

Work highlights

  • Acting as UK trademark counsel for Discovery and Eurosport, advising on clearance, registry proceedings and UK enforcement issues.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jeremy Dickerson

Other key lawyers

Helen Scott-Lawler, Emily Roberts, Chloe Perea Poole, Richard Hugo