With a ‘very knowledgeable team’ and ’sound advice’, Thrings LLP remains a go-to outfit for SMEs in the South West, though the firm also attracts a range of instructions from international clients, including those hailing from Canada and China. Megan Jefferies leads the practice and is particularly well versed in data protection and IP litigation, where she has appeared before UK and EU intellectual property authorities.
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‘Megan Jefferies is really impressive. She has excellent judgement, and a cool head in a crisis.’
‘The Thrings team are very responsible, friendly and provide good sound advice (including with a strategic outlook).’
‘I primarily work with Megan Jefferies who is a brilliant lawyer and someone who always brings a strategic outlook to her advice. She is also very friendly and communicates well.'
‘The team is responsive and experienced.’
‘A very knowledgeable team able to guide you through the difficult area of IP and the application processes.’
‘Megan Jefferies has looked after our trade mark work for a number of years and has always given excellent service.'
'Megan Jefferies is a very genuine person, efficient and reliable, helpful and above all collaborative. She is a pleasure to work with.’
‘The partner kept us abreast of the situation at all times.’
Key clients
- Lovehoney Group Limited
- Miller Harris Fragrances Limited
- Kenro Limited
- AB Dynamics Plc
- TrueSpeed Communications Limited
- Wildanet Limited
- Lyn Michel Limited (Perfumer H)
- GS Yuasa Battery Sales (UK) Limited
- Procurri Europe Limited
- Clarendon Speciality Fasteners Limited (a division of Diploma Plc)
Work highlights
- Advising Miller Harris on its global trade mark and design right portfolio.
- Advised Wildanet on its brand protection strategy in the UK and followed up with a number of trade mark registrations.
- Advised a further education specialist in relation to a spate of data breach claims.
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Megan Jefferies