‘IP powerhouse’ Three New Square is home to a number of active barristers including Guy Burkill KC, who boasts particular expertise in the patent litigation arena, especially in cases surrounding the telecoms and technology industries. Douglas Campbell KC is another notable silk, and he practices in patent, trade mark, and confidential information cases. Thomas Hinchliffe KC also specialises in patent-related work, specifically in cases involving the pharmaceutical, biotechnological and computing sectors. Tom Mitcheson KC is another active team member who has been instructed on a large volume of leading and high-profile cases. Turning to the juniors, Denise McFarland has a thriving trade marks practice, and Tim Austen regularly appears before a range of courts for his clients, including the Patents Court, the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court, the Court of Appeal, and the Commercial Court, as well as the EPO.
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- 'The chambers is an IP powerhouse with an excellent clerking team. Nick Hill is first rate, junior clerk Georgia Onyett is learning the ropes well and Zena Robbins on reception is a warm and welcoming presence for all clients.'
- 'The clerks are generally just a pleasure to deal with. We get fantastic service from all of the clerks but I have been very impressed with Owen Beedle this year. He has handled a complex matter for me with great professionalism and skill and always with good humour. Nick Hill is always fantastic to deal with and I appreciate his input and guidance on advocate options and listings.'
- 'The clerks are fantastic, in particular Nick Hill, who is the best clerk in town. He is incredibly helpful, knowledgeable and available. He will go out of his way to ensure that you are looked after, will push for the best position in listing and other court matters whilst always being extremely professional and friendly. I cannot think of a better clerks’ room in IP specialist chambers.'
- 'Nick Hill was always very easy to interact with and friendly. Interactions with Nick were always friendlier and smoother than other interactions with the clerks.'
- 'Very good service from the clerks, especially Nick Hill, who is a very experienced clerk and ensures his barristers have sufficient time in their diaries for patent dispute work.'
- 'Nick Hill is a standout clerk.'
- 'Nick Hill and Tim Fairburn are both great to work with.'
- 'Very responsive clerks who are polite and professional. We were dealing with Tim Fairburn for the majority of the big trademark opposition, and he was always helpful and gave accurate fee estimates.'
Avocats
Leading silks
Meilleurs Juniors
Joe Delaney
Denise McFarland
Denise's technical knowledge across her specialisms is second-to-none. She is incredibly thorough and able to explain complex points of law, practice and procedure to clients in a language they can understand, and what truly sets Denise apart is her commercial acumen and desire to understand a client's commercial objectives.'
Katherine Moggridge
‘Katherine has a fierce intelligence and an uncanny ability to get right to the nub of the matter quickly and with clear expression. She is clear, articulate, and efficient, and she is one of the finest barristers.'
Geoffrey Pritchard
‘Geoffrey is an experienced barrister and works well as part of a wider team. He is responsive and commercial too.'
Tim Austen
‘Tim is a strong patents junior barrister with a great personality. He is on top of all facets of the case and provides excellent advice throughout.'
Charles Brabin
'Charles has incredible attention to detail and is considered in his drafting. Both these traits are really reassuring when working on pleadings or evidence with him, as you can be sure he has contemplated the multiple different ways a particular passage can be interpreted, and he is also always willing to explain and discuss alternative wording.'
Jeremy Heald
Daniel Selmi
‘Daniel has a very compelling style of advocacy which puts the case at its very strongest. He is phenomenally bright and able to master cases of the utmost complexity, whether in technical or legal aspects.'
Dominic Hughes
Dominic is a first-rate IP barrister with considerable experience and expertise across the full spectrum of IP rights. He is excellent with clients and with judges, as well as respectful to the other side, and he is always a first choice.'
Georgina Messenger
‘Georgina is an excellent advocate, she presents the case in a clear, persuasive way and is a delight to work with. Her knowledge of IPO trade mark proceedings is outstanding and her work is always of a high quality.'
Rising stars
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