I am an experienced intellectual property, commercial and private client lawyerI am admitted to practice in New Zealand and Australia (New South Wales).I have always enjoyed the variety of clients I work with, that range from listed companies to family offices and from government departments to not-for-profits.With regards to my intellectual property practice, my team and I manage and protect the intellectual property portfolios of a range of New Zealand, Australian and international businesses, assisting with branding strategies, copyright issues, trade marks and licensing. In particular, we manage local and international clearance and registration programmes for domestic and foreign clients and associates, especially from the US and the UK. I also advise on a broad range of commercial matters, including acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures, restructuring, and the preparation and negotiation of commercial contracts.In addition I support a number of families and family offices in and am privileged to advise iconic national charities and industry organisations.I am recognised in a number of legal directories including Chambers & Partners, Legal 500 Asia Pacific and the World Trade Mark Review. "Scott is highly experienced and trusted. He easily grasps what our clients really need from a matter and tailors the approach accordingly." "His knowledge of the law and commercial thinking behind strategy is always appreciated. He is able to set things out which are complex but also understandable."Chambers & Partners 2024I am a member of the Institute of Directors, the International Trademark Association (INTA), the Intellectual Property Society of Australia and New Zealand (IPSANZ), the New Zealand Law Society and the Law Society of New South Wales. I also sit on INTA’s Professional Development Committee.I am currently the Vice President of New Zealand Football and a board member of Special Olmpics New Zealand and have held a number of governance and judging roles in the sporting, law and business sectors.