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Personal Data Breach
Mistakes made.
Didn't feel they were on my side.
Lacked attention to detail.
Sent personal data of mine to another client.
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Shakespeare Martineau LLP
01908696002
We are a leading full-service UK law firm, providing legal services to businesses, organisations, government departments, families and people throughout life and in business. But we offer so much more than that. Expertise, commerciality and relationships are at the very heart of what we do. Read more...
Also known as - Wood Glaister Solicitors (Practising Style For Shakespeares Legal Llp), Lime, Shakespeares (Practising Style For Shakespeares Legal Llp), Marrons Planning, Corclaim, Harvey Ingram Shakespeares (Practising Style For Shakespeares Legal Llp), Mattioli Woods Legal, Shakespeare Martineau, Shakespeare Martineau (Practising Style For Shakespeare Martineau Llp)
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Sexual allegations including Rape and Sexual Assaults
Simon
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Incompetent, Unprofessional, Useless, Amateurs with Law
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I deal with lawyers, attorneys, and solicitors worldwide, and I've never encountered such unprofessional, incompetent, and useless legal representation in all my life.
ShakespeaerreMartineau / Lime Solicitors represented me in a civil lawsuit against a school's negligence in a childhood abuse case. They were handed my case when my previous solicitor retired. The first thing they did was ensure that the school outside the settlement paid all their legal fees - outside of the settlement amount. This ensured they were paid a nice fee and allowed them to care less about any settlement amount. So when the school's representatives offered a settlement with seven days to respond, my Shakespeare Martineau attorney failed to pass it along promptly and professionally.
After requesting I deal with another solicitor within the company, I was denied; consequently, I accepted the school's offer, not because it was a fair amount but because I didn't want to have to deal with ShakespeaerreMartineau / Lime Solicitors any further. That decision cost tens of thousands, but it was worth not dealing with such unprofessional incompetence.
In being handed the case, my attorney still made me go through hours of detailed interviews with therapists and resubmit all paperwork and receipts from doctors from decades ago. This was after a successful criminal conviction, with police interviews and reports. It was a painful and arduous task with the information they had previously had, and I realized it was causing me more trauma in dealing with my own solicitors.
The solicitor's communication, or lack thereof, could have been faster, and I complained numerous times.
When I officially complained to the company through the proper channels, they didn't respond promptly according to their policies.
In my criminal case, the school teacher received 18 years in jail, and seeing the British justice system work was the best day of my life. My one regret in the case was engaging ShakespeaerreMartineau / Lime Solicitors to act as my representatives.
I'm writing this to you so that you will avoid making the same mistake I made!
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Matter Type:
Sexual allegations including Rape and Sexual Assaults
Simon
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Useless, Unprofessional, Incompetent Amateurs with Law
This review is for a different branch.
I deal with lawyers, attorneys, and solicitors worldwide, and I've never encountered such unprofessional legal representation in all my life.
ShakespeaerreMartineau / Lime Solicitors represented me in a civil lawsuit against a school's negligence in a childhood abuse case. They were handed my case when my previous solicitor retired. The first thing they did was ensure that the school outside the settlement paid all their legal fees - outside of the settlement amount. This ensured they were paid a nice fee and allowed them not to care as much about any settlement amount. So when the school's representatives offered a settlement with seven days to respond, my Shakespeare Martineau attorney failed to pass it along promptly and professionally.
After requesting I deal with another solicitor within the company, I was denied; consequently, I accepted the school's offer, not because it was a fair amount but because I didn't want to have to deal with ShakespeaerreMartineau / Lime Solicitors any further. That decision cost tens of thousands, but it was worth not dealing with such unprofessional incompetence.
In being handed the case, my attorney still made me go through hours of detailed interviews with therapists and resubmit all paperwork and receipts from doctors from decades ago. This was after a successful criminal conviction, with police interviews and reports. It was a painful and arduous task with the information they had previously had, and I realized it was causing me more trauma in dealing with my own solicitors.
The solicitor's communication, or lack thereof, was exceptionally slow, and I complained numerous times.
When I officially complained to the company through the proper channels, they didn't respond promptly according to their policies.
In my criminal case, the school teacher received 18 years in jail, and seeing the British justice system work was the best day of my life. My one regret in the case was engaging ShakespeaerreMartineau / Lime Solicitors to act as my representatives.
I'm writing to you so you won't make the same mistake I made!
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Donna
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More stressful than purchasing a listed farm estate
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Awful from start to finish . Then I had HMRC sending a bill to my previous house . (The new owner forwarded this on ) This was for interest on a bill not paid by Shakespeares . Thanks to Amit he got this sorted but blimey the stress and anxiety caused by what is supposed to be a professional body carrying out a transaction for you and you trust to do the job better than you as there the specialist ….never again
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Christopher
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Avoid! Avoid! Avoid!
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The audacity of turning up to my fathers funeral as a friend, makes this whole situation all the more insulting.
We instructed these people to deal with my fathers probate, a large part of his estate having to do with an ongoing litigation regarding his ex partners. Come to find out one of said ex partners is working for the firm and no one thought it appropriate to mention it to us. To make things even worse, they then lied about their knowledge of said litigation and claimed they knew none of the details, despite having had lengthy discussions and documents in their possession.
I am disgusted at the behaviour. Since my father’s death I am learning that there really are no good people left in the world.
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Christopher
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Avoid! Avoid! Avoid!
This review is for a different branch.
The audacity of turning up to my fathers funeral as a friend, makes this whole situation all the more insulting.
We instructed these people to deal with my fathers probate, a large part of his estate having to do with an ongoing litigation regarding his ex partners. Come to find out one of said ex partners is working for the firm and no one thought it appropriate to mention it to us. To make things even worse, they then lied about their knowledge of said litigation and claimed they knew none of the details, despite having had lengthy discussions and documents in their possession.
I am disgusted at the behaviour. Since my father’s death I am learning that there really are no good people left in the world.
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John
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No response
This review is for a different branch.
I have been trying to sell a property that was built by crest Nicholson, we required a dead of variation which has been paid for but they the solicitor hasn’t actioned, this has been on going for two months is slowing the property sale and they never respond.
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Ariane
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Avoid if possible
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Terrible experience, I used Shakespeare Martineau to buy my first house about 2 years and a half ago, huge mistake.
During the process, nobody would answer my calls. I have to teach maths to the lady dealing with my house buy because according to her, I had to pay an extra 10k for the deposit. I literally had to make a spreadsheet to show what she was doing wrong. Then after pestering, it took 2 years in half for my deeds to be done, bear in mind, all my neighbours that bought the house at the same time had their deeds ages ago and even sold and bought another house while I was waiting for mine. When I finally got it, my name had slightly misspelt and they didn't get me the exchange property contract, I have to myself they lost it because when I finally got it back, it was an old version scanned - not even got the trouble to print it and send it to me as they demanded me to do for them. Please, don't throw your hard earn money down the drain with the company, hire someone else to handle your house exchange. Mainly someone that knows how to do maths.
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Anna Sventetskienie
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Family
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I have received very good service. Coming to the meetings with tears and coming out with confidence. Personal approach, variety of solutions and satisfying outcome. Professional an speedy. Recommended.
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Keri Andriana - CEO of Amschela
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Commercial
This review is for a different branch.
Paul Hardman and his team were impeccable in their advice and the way that they conducted our investment round. We felt safe as a brand and would definitely be seeking to retain this relationship throughout our future brand history. Thank you Paul.
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Tom
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Tom
As a firm we've used Jon Wilson for commercial property work in pensions for years, his advice has always been honest, reliable and straightforward.
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Matter Type:
Licensing
Malcolm
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Malcolm
Thank you to Tina and Melissa
A representative from Shakespeare Martineau LLP responded to this review on 31 January, 2022:
Thank you for leaving a 5-star review! We are delighted to help and we hope to work with you again soon. GL Law Client Service Team
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Daniel
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Daniel
I couldn’t have asked for a better representative!! I was kept up to date at every stage and felt at all times that nick had my back. I was so impressed with the bundle he produced, and even more impressed by his excellence in the court room, and above all the way he used my dad’s one liner in his closing statement “ this is a book on how not to run a company” you did me proud and thanks to us taking this step my former employer has been forced to buck up his ideas once again thank you for all your help gregg Latchums number 1 ☝️
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Judy
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Judy
A well-established law firm that I have used for both business and personal matters. I have always received an efficient and effective service. Located on Queen Square in a convenient location with nearby parking.
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Neil
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Neil
I wanted to write to you to express my gratitude and thanks, for the professionalism, commitment and incredible support provided by Jen over recent months.
Earlier this year, I was somewhat deflated at the legal advice and support I was receiving with my previous solicitor, and frustrated that my divorce case wasn’t progressing. However, since being advised by a close friend to approach GL, I’ve never looked back.
I can’t thank you and Jen enough for everything you’ve done for my divorce case, and the position I find myself in today. Yesterday, we achieved a deal, having moved the other sides position considerably from the beginning of the FDR hearing.
In a difficult year for us all, you have managed to end my year on a high note, for which I am very grateful.
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Our business solicitors offer the experience and expertise your organisation needs to realise its ambitions and address legal challenges, from drafting employment contracts to settling commercial disputes. We offer practical, commercially-focused legal advice and representation to businesses of all types and sizes. Our team comprises experts in all aspects of business law. Whether you require specialist support in corporate law, litigation, or real estate and planning, we’re here to help.
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Personal areas of law
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Clinical Negligence
- Accident and Emergency Claims
- Amputation Negligence Claims
- Anaesthetic Awareness Claims
- Birth Defect and Wrongful Birth Claims
- Birth Injury Claims
- Birth Injury To Mother Claims
- Blood Transfusion Claims
- Bowel Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
- Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
- Breast Surgery Compensation Claims
- C. Difficile Claims
- Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
- Cauda Equina Syndrome Claims
- Cerebral Palsy Claims
- Cervical Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
- Clinical Negligence
- Cochlear Implant Claims
- Cosmetic Dentistry Claims
- Cosmetic Surgery Claims
- Defective Medical Device Claims
- Dental Negligence
- Dental Negligence Claims
- Dermal Filler Compensation Claims
- Diabetes Claims
- Erb’s Palsy Compensation Claims
- Eye Surgery Claims
- Failed Sterilisation Claims
- Fatal Medical Negligence Claims and Inquests
- Faulty Defibrillator Claims
- Fertility Negligence Claims
- GP Negligence Claims
- Group B Streptococcus Claims
- Hospital Negligence Claims
- Knee Replacement Claims
- Laser Eye Surgery Claims
- Laser Treatment Claims
- Lung Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
- MRSA Claims
- Medical Misdiagnosis Claims
- Medical Negligence
- Meningitis Misdiagnosis Claims
- Metal-On-Metal Hip Replacement Claims
- Misdiagnosed Miscarriage Claims
- Nerve Damage Claims
- Nerve Injury Claims
- Ophthalmic Negligence Claims
- Oral Cancer Claims
- Orthopaedic Negligence Claims
- Ovarian Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
- Pancreatic Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
- Periodontal Disease Claims
- Pregnancy and Gynaecology Injury Claims
- Pressure Sore Claims
- Prostate Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
- Restorative Dentistry Claims
- Sepsis Negligence Claims
- Skin Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
- Sorin Stockert 3T Heater-Cooler Claims
- Spinal Surgery Claims
- Stillbirth Compensation Claims
- Stroke Misdiagnosis Claims
- Surgery Compensation Claims
- Surgical and Transvaginal Mesh Claims
- Testicular Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
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Consumer
- Consumer Disputes
- Consumer Rights
- Dispute resolution - civil mediation
- Libel and Defamation
- Litigation - Breach of contract
- Litigation - Insurance disputes
- Litigation - M&A and warranty disputes
- Litigation - Product liability claims
- Litigation - Property litigation claims
- Litigation - Trust and pension issues
- Litigation Law
- Malicious falsehood
- Pre-publication advice
- Travel rights
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Crime/ Criminal Defence
- Assault
- Business Crime
- Criminal Damage
- Criminal defence - All
- Drugs offences
- Fraud
- Murder and Manslaughter
- Professional Conduct
- Regulatory Defence
- Theft
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Education
- Education
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Employment
- Agency Staff / Temp Workers
- Constructive/Unfair Dismissal
- Disciplinary Hearings
- Discrimination at Work
- Employee Team Moves
- Employment Contracts
- Equal Pay Disputes
- Family Leave
- Flexible Working
- Gardening Leave
- Harassment/Bullying at Work
- Holiday Pay Issues
- Maternity and Paternity
- Media and Sports
- Part Time Workers
- Pension Law
- Privacy and Data Protection
- Professional Discipline
- Redundancy
- Restrictive Covenants
- Senior Executives
- Settlement Agreements
- Stress at Work
- TUPE
- Tribunal Claims
- UK Employment Laws
- Unfair Dismissal Claims
- Whistleblower Protection
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Family Law
- Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship
- Asset protection and tax mitigation
- Child Arrangements Following Divorce
- Child Law
- Child Relocation After Divorce
- Child contact
- Children
- Children Act proceedings
- Civil Partnership Dissolution
- Civil partnerships
- Cohabitation agreements and disputes
- Cohabitation and Unmarried Relationships
- Collaborative Law
- Divorce After A Brain Or Other Serious Injury
- Domestic Abuse
- Family Mediation
- Family law
- Financial Matters
- Grandparents' Rights
- Inheritance Act claims
- Injunctions
- Lasting power of attorney
- Marriage and civil partnerships
- Matrimonial finance
- Out Of Court Divorce
- Parental responsibility, paternity disputes, surrogacy
- Pension and property advice
- Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
- Separation
- Separation Agreement
- Social Services
- Unmarried Couples' Rights
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Housing & Property
- Anti-social Behaviour
- Boundary Disputes
- Buying at auction
- Declarations of trusts
- Deeds of Gifts
- Deeds of easements, variation, deeds of rectifications
- Dilapidation Claims
- Evicting Squatters and Trespassers
- Exclusivity and lock-out agreements
- Extending your Lease
- Freehold Enfranchisement
- Housing Associations
- Housing Management
- Housing disputes
- Injunctions
- Investment and buy to let properties
- Landlord and Tenant
- Lease Extensions
- Leasehold properties
- Matrimonial transfers
- Neighbour Disputes
- New home purchases and sales
- Option agreements and conditional contracts
- Planning
- Possession and repossession proceedings
- Property Disputes
- Purchase and Sale
- Remortgaging
- Renting and Tenancy Agreements
- Repossessions
- Residential Conveyancing
- Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Wayleaves
- Right of First Refusal
- Right of Way and Rights to Light
- Right to Manage
- Service Charge Disputes
- Service Charge Recovery
- Tenancy Breaches, Injunctions and Forfeiture Claims
- Tenant Eviction
- Transfer of title
- Transfers of equity
- Transfers of parts of land
- Unpaid Rent, Service or Ground Charges
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Immigration
- Administrative reviews, appeals and judicial reviews
- Ancestry visas
- Applications for British citizenship
- Applications for discretionary leave
- Applications to extend leave to remain or for settlement
- Asylum and Deportation
- Asylum applications and appeals
- Citizenship
- Deportation appeals
- EEA Family Permits
- EEA Registration Cards
- EEA Residence Permits
- Entry clearance applications and appeals
- Family Based Visas
- Family Reunion Applications / Appeals
- Family Visit Visa Applications /Appeals
- General Visit Visa Applications / Appeals
- Human Rights
- Illegal Workers and Civil Penalties
- Immigration Law
- Indefinite leave to remain applications
- Marriage Applications/Appeals
- Nationality, Citizenship, Registration application
- Partner and family visas
- Re-entry bans
- Refugee Family Reunion
- Settlement Applications and indefinite leave to remain appeals
- Tier 1 (investors, entrepreneurs and exceptional talent)
- Tier 2 (sponsored skilled workers)
- Tier 4 (students)
- Tier 5 (temporary workers)
- UK ancestry
- Visas
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Money & Tax
- Debt and Bankruptcy
- HMRC Tax Investigations and Disputes
- Inheritance Tax
- Insolvency and bankruptcy
- Property Holding Structures
- Tax
- Tax Advisory Services
- Tax Compliance Services
- Trusts
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Notary
- Notary
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Personal Injury
- Against The Council
- Benefits Available To Asbestos Victims
- Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme
- Gym Injury Compensation
- Personal Injury Law
- Welfare Issues After Serious Injury
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Professional Negligence
- Barristers
- Financial advisors
- IT professionals
- Insurance brokers
- Professional trustees
- Valuers
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Welfare & Benefits
- Benefits
- Housing
- Mental Health
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Wills, Trusts & Probate
- International
- Probate
- Trusts
- Wills
Business areas of law
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Agriculture
- Agricultural land for sale or development
- Buying and selling a farm
- Commercial contracts for farming businesses
- Employment of farm workers
- Equestrian property
- Farm partnerships and corporate structures
- Farming disputes
- Veterinary negligence
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Banking
- Banking
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Charities
- Charities
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Commercial Property
- Commercial Leases
- Commercial mortgages
- Developer disputes
- Development plot sales
- Environmental policy law
- Finance
- Investment purchases and Buy to Let
- Landlord and tenant
- Planning law
- Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property
- Purchase of development land
- Rights of way issues
- Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises
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Company & Commercial
- Agency agreements
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Asset Tracing
- Business structures and joint ventures
- Commercial Contracts and Agreements
- Commercial Law
- Commercial Litigation Matters
- Competition law
- Contract law
- Contractual Disputes
- Corporate Law
- Corporate finance
- Credit Control
- Data Protection
- Debt Recovery
- Employment - business
- Franchising
- Insolvency and Bankruptcy
- Insurance
- Intellectual Property
- Management buyouts
- Merchandising and sponsorship
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Mis-sold Interest Rate Swap Agreements
- Outsourcing agreements
- Partnership and LLP law
- Sales and Purchases
- Setting up a business
- Share option schemes
- Shareholder Agreements
- Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
- Slander
- Small businesses
- Statutory Demands
- Summary Judgment
- Tax
- Unfair Loan Charges
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Construction
- Building contracts and professional appointments
- Construction
- Construction and engineering dispute resolution
- Contracts for the supply, installation and maintenance of specialist mechanical and electrical plant
- Crane oversailing and scaffolding licences
- Development agreements
- Development loan facilities
- Due diligence audits for banks and other financial institutions
- Engineering contracts
- Facility maintenance agreements
- Framework agreements
- Guarantees and bonds
- In-house training
- Warranties, third party rights and reliance letters
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Dispute Resolution
- Mediation
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Energy & Transport
- Energy
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IT & Intellectual Property
- Advertising and Marketing Compliance
- Anti-Counterfeiting and Anti-Piracy
- Computer and IT Law
- Confidential Information, Know-How and Trade Secrets
- Copyright
- Dealing with intellectual property infringements
- Design rights and product designs
- Domain Names
- GDPR
- Intellectual Property Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Patents
- Personality and Image Rights
- Trade Marks and Designs
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Regulations
- Environment
- Health and Safety
- Licensing