Mishcon de Reya

Mishcon de Reya's IP team also handles patent disputes. Its patent disputes capability was strengthened with the arrival David Rose from King & Wood Mallesons in 2016. Rose leads on patent instructions with the support of senior lawyers such as Martyn Hann. The IP partners are backed by a team of associates and paralegals. Victoria Wilson is a rising star to watch. Patent case studies show the team advises companies, especially those in the pharmaceutical sector, on patent disputes and freedom to operate. Clients include Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Lupin and Advanta Netherlands Holdings.

Mishcon de Reya's IP practice continues to grow. Last year the firm was bolstered with the arrival of a team of six, led by IP Star David Rose, from King & Wood Mallesons. Market commentators rate its soft IP practice which is renowned for its fashion and luxury goods clientele. "Excellent firm with a first-rate IP litigation team. Competitively priced for London," says a client. It also has an active trade mark prosecution practice headed up by Sally Britton. Jeremy Hertzog is head of IP. Also in the team are Ray Black, a long-established IP lawyer, Peter Nunn and Martyn Hann. Lewis Cohen is the one to instruct for brand-related agreements. Catherine Shapiro, Victoria Wilson and Jaimee Spencer-Bickle are the rising stars. Work highlights show the team dealing with varied instructions concerning trade mark, copyright and design. Jack Wills, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Sky, News UK and Ralph Lauren are some of the firm's IP clients.