Department profile
HCR Law

Intellectual Property

UK Guide 2026 : Wales


HCR Law

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Intellectual Property - Wales

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

HCR Law has experience handling a range of matters related to IP rights, licensing agreements and trade mark applications. The firm can advise on cross-border work and has expertise in fintech and software licensing.

Work Highlights

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  • HCR Law represented Tessitura on a range of IP and licensing matters related to its engagement with customers and strategic suppliers.

Strengths

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  • HCR are responsive and client-focused.

    Intellectual Property respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Nicola McNeely
    Band 1Nicola McNeely

    Nicola McNeely

    Nicola McNeely is head of the technology sector at HCR Law. She advises on IP-driven commercial and corporate transactions. She is particularly noted for her specialism in the development and licensing of fintech products.

    • Nicola is an exceptional lawyer with unsurpassed technical knowledge in a very specialist area. She is very approachable, a real advocate and champion for women and social diversity in the sector.

      Intellectual Property respondentUK
    • An organised and hard-working professional who I enjoy working with.

      Intellectual Property respondentUK
    • Nicola is very, very committed, knowledgeable and hard-working. Can't think of a better practitioner than her in Wales in IP.

      Intellectual Property respondentUK
  • Band 2Wayne Beynon
    Band 2Wayne Beynon

    Wayne Beynon

    Wayne Beynon is an experienced IP litigator who leads disputes involving all core rights. He also advises on licensing transactions, portfolio management and IP audits.
    • Wayne is wonderful to work with. He is excellent with clients, assertive but not aggressive with opponents, commercially astute, has a good reputation with judges and has excellent tactical judgement.

      Intellectual Property respondentUK
    • I have worked with Wayne for more than a decade and have been consistently impressed by his insight, enthusiasm and diligence in attacking legal problems.

      Intellectual Property respondentUK

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