DWF appoints Intellectual Property Partner
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Andrew Leaitherland
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Add vCard View BiographyDate: 13/07/11
Business law firm DWF has appointed Watson Burton’s IP Partner Ed Meikle to its Newcastle office, strengthening the firm’s IP offering in the North East and throughout the UK.
Ed is a well regarded specialist working on contentious and non contentious IP matters - recognised as an expert in advising on the development, management and protection of brands and technology. He is particularly well known for his sector expertise in sport, retail, education and transport.
His clients have included UK and multinational businesses, including Premier League football clubs, FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 companies, alongside education institutions and fast-growth SMEs.
DWF Managing Partner Andrew Leaitherland said, “We are delighted that Ed will be joining our Newcastle office, servicing clients on a national basis. Ed is a highly regarded specialist working on contentious and non contentious IP matters advising household names throughout the UK.”
“His commitment to outstanding client service has secured his reputation as a key player in the region and across the UK.”
