UK firm recruits partner to meet growing demand for IP

UK law firm Brabners has appointed a new partner to its commercial law practice in Leeds, in response to what it says is growing demand for IP in the Yorkshire region.

Sara Ludlam brings a 25-year track record to the firm, having worked with brands including Lacoste, Berghaus, Kickers and Sports Direct.

She advises on all areas of IP including trademark, patent and design right registrations and litigation, as well as a full range of commercial agreements and GDPR compliance.

Ludlam joins Brabners’ 85-strong partnership from 3volution in Leeds. Prior to that, she ran her own independent specialist practice, having trained at boutique IP firm Llewelyn Zietman in London.

Ludlam is the ninth partner to be appointed to Brabners’ Leeds office since its launch in May last year, with plans for further expansion.

Ludlam said of her new role: “Brabners has an excellent reputation in the profession as a top employer with a major commercial practice. Joining the firm is an exciting opportunity for me to help enhance its existing services in IP law by further strengthening the team.”

She added that Brabners’ B Corp certification “perfectly aligns with the needs of businesses looking to enhance their proposition via ESG programmes, which may also require legal advice on trademarks for brands, slogans or logos.”

Nik White, managing partner at Brabners, added: “There’s great strategic value in further strengthening our commercial and IP services, with specialist support frequently needed by the hundreds of businesses we represent across the UK.

“Sara’s unrivalled expertise and entrepreneurialism will add to our niche expertise, while enabling us to start new conversations with clients on how we can help protect their intellectual assets.”

Brabners’ other offices in the UK are located in Lancashire, Manchester and Liverpool.

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