Amanda McDowall named “Rising Star 2025” in Managing IP’s IP STARS rankings

We are thrilled to see Amanda McDowall ranked as a “Rising Star” in the newly published 2025 edition of the IP STARS.
The IP STARS rankings, from Managing IP, recognise lawyers based on independent recommendations, experience and accomplishment – the rankings are the leading independent resource for companies or individuals looking for experienced legal practitioners for intellectual property advice. Click here to read about the g…

Mark Stafford named “Copyright Star” in Managing IP’s IP Stars rankings

We are thrilled to see Partner Mark Stafford ranked as a Copyright Star in the newly published 2025 edition of the IP Stars rankings.
The firm is equally delighted to be recognised in Tier 2 for Copyright.
IP Stars is the leading independent resource for companies or individuals looking for experienced legal practitioners for intellectual property advice, produced by Managing IP. Click here to read about the guide’s research methodology.
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Long Read: Can You Guess The Song? Budweiser’s Controversial Cannes Lions Grand Prix Win

Budweiser has landed itself in hot water for its recent award winning ad campaign which featured some of the “world’s most iconic songs” with reportedly “$0 spent on music rights”.
The ad in question, created by agency Africa Creative DDB, won a prestigious Cannes Lions Grand Prix award and included one-second snippets of popular songs from artists such as The Beatles, Beyonce and Taylor Swift, encouraging fans to gu…

Gordon Williams talks personality rights for DJs and brands at Amsterdam Dance Event

Earlier this week, Partner Gordon Williams was invited to speak on the legals surrounding the protection of entertainers’ public personas and brand assets at IAEL’s Amsterdam Dance Event conference, a major business and inspiration gathering for the electronic music industry.
The panel, called “Masterclass: Protecting the Integrity of Personality Rights for DJs and Brands” alongside US-based lawyer Mark Humphrey and Italy-based la…