Charles Russell Speechlys

Charles Russell Speechlys is best known for its commercial and soft IP disputes practice.

Mark Hill, Patrick Gearon and Ghassan El Daye are the key partners in the IP practice. Hill specialises in IP commercialisation and copyright. Gearon and El Daye are experts in dispute resolution. Lara Haidar and Ahmad El Sayed are notable senior associates.

2023

"The team are very quick, helpful and thorough."

"They are friendly and knowledgeable."

Case studies show filing and portfolio management work for clients such as Brash Brands and the International Cricket Council. The firm has rapidly expanded its IP practice in the UAE with the recent hire of senior IP practitioners. Sarah Kadhum was appointed associate in April 2020.