I am an experienced and highly regarded solicitor specialising in IP, media data privacy, reputation management, regulatory and dispute work. I help clients with their compliance and managing disputes, particularly when involving complex, high value or multi-faceted issues, including cross-border, and the impact of emerging tech or new laws or regulations in these areas.My areas of expertise include intellectual property, advertising & marketing, entertainment & media, privacy & data protection, consumer & regulatory and defamation & reputation management work, with a particular focus on everything to do with brands. I also regularly advise clients on government, public affairs and ESG issues, including the impact of upcoming legislation and regulation and supporting them in engaging with relevant legislators or regulatory bodies. I’m primarily a dispute lawyer, but also provide risk management and strategic advice to my clients, which range from famous brands to major marcoms agencies, tech & telecoms companies, retailers & manufacturers, media & entertainment companies, sports clubs and high net worth individuals. I have higher court rights of audience and am an accredited CEDR mediator. I have experience of litigation at all levels, including the Supreme Court and Court of Justice of the European Union. I always stive to help my clients achieve their key commercial objectives, helping them protect, defend and commercialise their intangible assets, safeguard their reputation, mitigate risks and maximise opportunities. I am passionate about social justice, equality and the environment and a long term supporter of charities supporting these areas. I also have extensive board level experience and am currently trustee of the Internet Watch Foundation and General Counsel (Volunteer) at the Blockchain & Climate Institute. Expertise: Intellectual property, trademarks, copyright, designs, advertising law, brand management and enforcement, media law, defamation, data protection and privacy, confidential information, regulatory issues, public policy/affairs, litigation and dispute resolutionPronouns he/him