Global Guide 2026 : UK
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Slaughter and May advises on the treatment of IP rights in complex corporate transactions, licence agreements and sponsorship deals. The firm has a strong track record in trade mark litigation and represents household names in the life sciences, retail, sports and media sectors. It also offers a programme advising innovators on the protection and exploitation of fintech rights.
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Slaughter and May advised ASOS on its joint venture with Heartland, and the £135 million cash sale of Topshop and Topman brands.
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They are very good at conceiving of IP strategy that adds value. They provide the highest quality client service I have ever seen. They find new ways to be better than anyone else.
It was a highly demanding deal and got it done and in no small part thanks to their ability to think up constructive solutions to a difficult area of IP law across several jurisdictions.
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David Ives is an excellent IP lawyer who runs a very very sleek team. The team he has built has consistency and high quality in terms of drafting and attention to detail.
Intellectual Property
UK 2026
Practice area: Intellectual Property
Location: London (Firms)
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