Chris Hoole
Partner / Solicitor
Appleyard Lees
More informationSpecialist IP firm Appleyard Lees regularly represents emerging and high-potential innovators and start-up companies, in addition to well-established international enterprises, in their trade mark-related matters. Its team of dual-qualified trade mark and patent attorneys is located across offices in Leeds, Halifax, Cambridge, and Manchester, and it assists clients from a wide range of sectors, including fashion, sports, consumer goods, technology, food and beverage, and manufacturing. Managing Partner David Clark sits at the helm of the team in Manchester, and Leeds-based Robert Cumming is another name of note. Dual-qualified solicitor and attorney Chris Hoole ‘is dynamic and enthusiastic’, and acts for clients in High Court litigation, and advises on UK and European trade mark registries.
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Testimonials
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‘The team at Appleyard Lees is very knowledgeable and efficient, and it gives clear advice that we can either action ourselves or pass on to our clients in turn. They are very flexible on how they report matters and use technology.'
'Robert Cummings is the hallmark of a truly great lawyer: skilled, efficient, and ruthless in litigation and other contentious matters while still very calm and pleasant to work with.'
'Chris Hoole is dynamic and enthusiastic and embraces new clients very well.'
‘The team is very responsive and efficient.’
‘I find them to be very business-focused.’
‘Well located to service the needs of start ups and established businesses.'
'Beverley Robinson is great to work with and an excellent attorney.'
'Chris Hoole is a great part of the Appleyards team.'
Key clients
- Ivy Farms
- Puma
- Crescendo Biologics
- Walmart
- Bolt Taxis
- Cranswick Plc
- Jemmtec
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.
David Clark