Gowling WLG

Firm overview:

Large, international full-service firm Gowling WLG has strengths across multiple facets of brand protection, including complex, big-ticket litigation. A preferred partner for referral work from global firms and trademark specialists, the team handles major High Court work, international filing strategies, and portfolio management for multinational brands. Gowling WLG also coordinates international anti-counterfeiting measures.

Team overview:

The firm has a 12-person UK team that works with colleagues across Europe, North America, East Asia and the United Arab Emirates on clients’ brands.

Leading the team is John Coldham, global co-head of IP and leader of the Retail & Leisure Sector (UK). Described by a peer as a “class act”, Coldham handles everything from small disputes and settlements to multi-jurisdictional litigation and obtaining emergency injunctions for household-name brands.