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Yisse Perez
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A wonderful experience
Rebecca was attentive and efficient throughout my entire process. I am
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Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd
02079234020
Duncan Lewis Solicitors, a multi award-winning national law firm, serves both corporate and private clients across 25 areas of law. Recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK for our dedication and professionalism, we were recently crowned Law Firm of the Year at the LexisNexis Awards 2024 and Modern Law Awards 2023. Our team is passionate about giving people a voice and providing top-tier legal representation. As the largest legal aid provider in the UK, we also excel at representing society's most vulnerable with care and empathy. Read more...
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Matter Type:
Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship
Ina C Mueller
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Outstanding Sup. from Mrs Claire Wells in a Special Guardianship Case
I had the privilege of being represented by Mrs Claire Wells in my Special Guardianship case, and I cannot praise her highly enough for the exceptional service and support she provided.
From the outset, Mrs Wells demonstrated an impressive depth of knowledge, professionalism, and genuine care. She guided me through every stage of the process with clarity and patience, ensuring I fully understood the legal complexities involved. Her ability to break down complicated matters into simple terms gave me confidence and reassurance that my case was in expert hands.
What truly stood out was her balance of empathy and determination. Mrs Wells showed great understanding and compassion throughout, while remaining focused and resolute in advocating for my interests. Her meticulous preparation and strategic approach resulted in a positive outcome that prioritised the best interests of the child involved.
Communication with Mrs Wells was always prompt, clear, and supportive. She was readily available to address my concerns, answer questions, and offer guidance whenever needed. Her calm and approachable manner made a challenging process feel far more manageable.
I am deeply grateful to Mrs Claire Wells for her dedication, expertise, and unwavering support. If you are seeking a solicitor who is both highly skilled and compassionate, I wholeheartedly recommend her.
A representative from Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd responded to this review on 24 January, 2025:
Dear Ina Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are delighted to hear about the exceptional service provided by Family Solicitor Claire Wells during your Special Guardianship case. Your recognition of her expertise and compassionate approach is greatly appreciated. We are pleased that her guidance resulted in a positive outcome. Thank you once again for your recommendation and trust in our firm. Kind regards, Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd.
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Matter Type:
Immigration Law
Zhuldyz de Jorge
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Successful spouse visa application
After three unsuccessful visa applications, we reached out to OTB Legal and were very fortunate to be assigned Neha Parmar as our lawyer. From the first consultation, Neha helped us understand exactly why my previous applications had failed and explained a clear plan to address these issues. Her expertise immediately reassured us that I was in the right hands.
Throughout the entire process, Neha was incredibly thorough. She provided me with a comprehensive list of required documents and walked me through each step, making sure everything was in order to maximize my chances of success. Her professionalism, patience, and understanding of our situation were invaluable, and her confidence gave me real peace of mind.
Neha always responded promptly to our questions, and even after my visa was approved, she continued to support me during the final steps. I wholeheartedly recommend Neha Parmar and OTB Legal to anyone needing assistance with a UK spouse visa.
A representative from Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd responded to this review on 07 November, 2024:
Dear Zhuldyz Thank you for sharing your experience. We are thrilled to hear how Immigration Solicitor Neha Parmar's expertise and dedication provided the guidance and clarity you needed. Congratulations on the successful outcome and thank you for recommending Neha so highly. Wishing you all the best moving forward. Kind regards, Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd.
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Matter Type:
Applications for British citizenship
Bhousita
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Knowledgable
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Angelique is a superb immigration lawyer who helped me with my son immigration application. She is knowledgeable about every aspect of immigration law and was quick in responding to my concerns. Angelique was incredibly patient and compassionate throughout the visa process and she always reassured me not to worry. I’d highly recommend Angelique to anyone looking for a brilliant and caring immigration counsel.
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WORST SOLITITOR THERE HAS EVER BEEN!!!!!!!.
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Disgraceful !!! Over 3 years of lie's and false promises needs reporting!.
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Matter Type:
Financial Matters
Thomas
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Family Financial Matters - Alexandra Johnson@Duncan Lewis Solicitors
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Dealing with such challenging circumstances is so tough but the manner in which I was supported and represented by Alexandra at Duncan Lewis significantly eased some of the pressure and stress that comes with divorce. The service I received was personal, the advice I received came with confidence and integrity and communication was very efficient. Every part of the process was conducted professionally and provided me with reassurance and a faith. I couldn't have asked for anything more and wholly valued their representation.
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Matter Type:
Child Arrangements Following Divorce
Megan
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Great communication!
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I can't thank Amelia enough for her incredible support throughout my case. From start to finish, she has been outstanding with communication, always keeping me informed and making sure I understood every step of the process. Despite the other side being argumentative and difficult with any kind of arrangement, Amelia handled everything with professionalism and determination.
Beyond her legal expertise, she also helped me manage my emotions through what was a very challenging time, offering reassurance when I needed it most. Knowing she was representing me gave me confidence and peace of mind. I’m so grateful to have had her on my side and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone in need of a dedicated and compassionate solicitor.
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Matter Type:
Applications for British citizenship
Hazim
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Fantastic Immigration Solicitor
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Fantastic Immigration Solicitor
I totally endorse and recommend Mr Ezzatullah Zamani of Duncan Lewis Solicitors in all legal Immigration matters.
First time I met Mr Ezzatullah Zamani at his London City Office, he was very welcoming and willing to help me. He made me feel very relaxed and happy that he is the solicitor who is going to help me.
I found Mr Ezzatullah Zamani very professional sympathetic charming gentleman in his approach to my case and always accommodating.
Mr Ezzatullah Zamani is very approachable by telephones, emails and letters and you will get a response very quickly.
Mr Ezzatullah Zamani foresaw my case from the initial inquiry to the successful conclusion that made me very grateful and happy.
Thank you Mrs Tamana Aziz of Duncan Lewis Solicitors for allocating Mr Ezzatullah Zamani’s exceptional service to my case.
To this end I have no hesitation whatsoever to recommend Mr Ezzatullah Zamani of Duncan Lewis Solicitors for any of your Immigration cases that needs resolving in a professional successful results.
A representative from Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd responded to this review on 24 March, 2025:
Dear Hazim Thank you for your review and recommendation. We are delighted to hear about your positive experience with Private Immigration Trainee Solicitor Ezzatullah Zamani and the exceptional service he provided. It is wonderful knowing his dedication made a difference in your case. Kind regards, Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd.
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Matter Type:
Child Custody
Lavane
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Wonderful and very helpful
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Was always on point with advise and kept me updated with my case
A representative from Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd responded to this review on 24 March, 2025:
Dear Lavane Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that Family Law Solicitor Nazneen Kassar made you feel well-advised and informed throughout your case. Kind regards, Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd.
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Esther
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We urgently required legal assistance
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We urgently required legal assistance for a hearing, and the support we received from Nazhat Ditta was exceptional. From the very beginning, she handled our case with great care and professionalism, ensuring that we were well-prepared for every step of the process.
Communication was outstanding—Nazhat provided swift responses to all our queries, whether by phone or email, and explained everything in a clear and straightforward manner. Her ability to break down complex legal matters into understandable terms was incredibly helpful, allowing us to feel confident and well-informed throughout.
The level of service and availability exceeded our expectations. Despite the urgency of the situation, she was always accessible and willing to assist, making what could have been a stressful experience much more manageable. Her professionalism and extensive legal knowledge were evident in every interaction, and her guidance played a crucial role in the success of our first hearing.
While our case is still ongoing, we have no doubt that we will continue to rely on her expertise for the next stages. We highly recommend Nazhat Ditta to anyone in need of reliable and knowledgeable legal support.
A representative from Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd responded to this review on 24 March, 2025:
Dear Esther Thank you for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that Civil Litigation Director Nazhat Ditta and our team was able to provide the support and guidance you needed during a critical time. We appreciate your trust in us and remain committed to assisting you as your case progresses. Kind regards, Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd.
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Bella
They don’t cover the category I need any more, but I used them a few years ago and they were excellent.
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Faisal
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Faisal
I like Duncan Lewis one off top firms in my opinion
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faisal
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faisal
I gave my ILR case to miss Krutika Patel. She done excellent work with good communication and quick response. I got my ILR in 3 months. I would highly recommend.
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Esther
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Esther
We urgently needed legal assistance, and Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd provided outstanding support. They handled our case with great professionalism, offering clear guidance and swift responses. Their expertise and availability made a stressful situation much easier to navigate, and their assistance was crucial to the success of our first hearing. The case is ongoing, and we will definitely rely on their expertise for the next stages. Highly recommended!
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Iqbal
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Iqbal
I am Iqbal, from Afghanistan. The experiences I have had with your organization have been excellent and satisfactory for me. My caseworker is Mrs. NIKHILA GORRIPATI, and I am thankful to her as well as to your organization.
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At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we proudly serve corporate and private clients in over 25 areas of law. Our headquarters in the heart of London and offices in major cities across England and Wales give us a broad national presence. Recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK as a top-tier law firm, we’re described as “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients.” We’re also honoured to be listed among The Times 200 Best Law Firms. As a multi-award-winning law firm, we recently earned the prestigious title of Law Firm of the Year at the LexisNexis Awards 2024, after also winning the same accolade at the Modern Law Awards 2023. In that same year, we were recognised for our outstanding work in Diversity and Inclusion. Our motto, 'give people a voice,' underpins everything we do. We strive for exceptional outcomes through high-quality legal representation, advocating fiercely for our clients. Beyond our private-client work, we are the UK’s largest provider of legal aid services, dedicated to representing society's most vulnerable. We care deeply about your wellbeing and are committed to offering the best possible service with empathy and understanding.
Practice areas
We have specialist solicitors in Actions against Public Authorities, Commercial & Company, Child Care, Civil Liberties & Human Rights, Civil Litigation, Clinical Negligence, Court of Protection, Crime, Cross-Border Disputes, Education Law, Employment, Family, High Net-Worth Divorce, Housing, Immigration, Personal Injury and Public Law and Wills & Probate.
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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
- 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
- Legal aid
- 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
- 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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Human rights
- Human rights
- Judicial review
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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 Negligence
- Professional trustees
- Valuers
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Welfare & Benefits
- Benefits
- Housing
- Mental Health
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Wills, Trusts & Probate
- Probate
- Trusts
- Wills
Business areas of law
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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
- 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 Law
- Commercial Litigation Matters
- Competition law
- Contractual Disputes
- Corporate Law
- Corporate finance
- Credit Control
- Data Protection
- Debt Recovery
- Employment - business
- Franchising
- Insolvency and Bankruptcy
- Intellectual Property
- Management buyouts
- Merchandising and sponsorship
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Mis-sold Interest Rate Swap Agreements
- Partnership and LLP law
- Sales and Purchases
- Setting up a business
- Share option schemes
- Shareholder Agreements
- Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
- Slander
- Statutory Demands
- Summary Judgment
- Tax
- Unfair Loan Charges
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Dispute Resolution
- Mediation
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IT & Intellectual Property
- Advertising and Marketing Compliance
- Anti-Counterfeiting and Anti-Piracy
- Confidential Information, Know-How and Trade Secrets
- Copyright
- Dealing with intellectual property infringements
- Design rights and product designs
- Domain Names
- Intellectual Property Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Patents
- Personality and Image Rights
- Trade Marks and Designs
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Regulations
- Health and Safety
- Licensing