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Partner, Head of Commercial & IP: Declan Cushley
Quick facts
Established

1832

Number of Partners

135+

Number of IP Practitioners

21

Key practice areas
Copyright & related rights
Intellectual property
Trade mark
Patent
Trade mark prosecution - law firms
Designs
IP transactions
Trade mark disputes - law firms
Firm overview

Our experienced and award winning brands team helps to protect, enforce and commercialise some of the world’s leading brands. Our clients include owners of extensive worldwide portfolios in the U.K., Europe and other jurisdictions as well as smaller businesses whose reputation depends on a single brand.

Whatever your brand means to your business, we can help.

We have the experience and know-how to meet the needs of your business. We listen. We provide highly commercial, cost effective legal advice and solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of your business and brand.

Browne Jacobson LLP is a national law firm ranked 1st in 25 specialist areas of law in Legal 500 and is number one for a multitude of UK and regional rankings across various key sector specialisms in Chambers UK. Our success is built on long-lasting relationships with clients that trust us. We have an excellent track record of delivering the straightforward commercial advice and exceptional client service that clients want.

Our 21 member strong intellectual property team led by Declan Cushley is recognised by Chambers as “a go-to firm for heavyweight IP matters by its clients” and is ranked by World Trademark Review, Managing Intellectual Property and IAM Patent 1000, as well as Chambers and Legal 500.Our team has extensive experience assisting a premium client portfolio of global household names and luxury brands. We are entrusted with protecting some of the world’s leading brands.

We have been instructed to handle a number of the UK’s leading cases and have helped shape IP law in the UK and Europe. We are used to working on high-stakes disputes, and we have an excellent track record. That can mean taking cases to trial or settling them on favourable terms. We understand litigation risk. We know how to manage costs, while fighting your corner.

Our brand experts are regularly involved in big ticket litigation, including recently defending the ability of Wolverhampton Wanderers, a Premier League football club, to continue using its longstanding club badge, and a leading Court of Appeal case for London Taxi. We are also trusted to negotiate high value R & D agreements and complex licensing arrangements. Our formidable patent team, led by Mark Daniels, is involved in a range of complex disputes about new technology.

We are co-founders of an international network of independent law firms, Pangea Net, a nonexclusive network operating in 25 countries – and our reach extends well beyond that; we have overseen the delivery of advice for our clients from approximately 60 jurisdictions in the past 12 months.

Recognised for its quality, Browne Jacobson is committed to the highest legal practice management standards with both the Law Society Lexcel and ISO27001:2013 accreditations to its name.

Practice Areas & Sector Specialisations

Sector expertise: Retail, Manufacturing, Fashion and Beauty, Food & beverage, Hospitality & leisure, Automotive, Construction & materials, Media, Universities & research, Financial services

Address:
6 Bevis Marks
London
EC3A 7BA
Tel:+442073371000 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.brownejacobson.com/
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Overview

Browne Jacobson is a full-service UK law firm with an active IP practice. The firm is recommended for soft IP, especially trade marks, and IP transactions.

Notable IP lawyers: Declan Cushley, Ciaran Markey, Mark Daniels, and Darragh Killeen. 

Notable commercial IP lawyers: Selina Hinchliffe, Nick Smee, Emma Roake, Cat Driscoll (née Harrison), Paula Dumbill, and Giles Parsons.

Testimonials

2026

"Consistently high-quality IP analysis, commercially sensible litigation strategy, and an approachable, collaborative team."

"Very knowledgeable with a wide range of experienced people. They are very approachable and provide excellent advice and guidance."

"We have worked with this team for a number of years and as a result they have an excellent knowledge of our business.  Their strengths include their speed of response to enquiries, commercial acumen, ability to translate technical legal language into relevant business information and their personable working style."

"The team combines strong technical IP knowledge with clear, practical advice, and works collaboratively to deliver easy accessible advise in relation to filing and prosecution."

"Consistently practical, well-reasoned advice that’s tailored to the client’s commercial objectives rather than purely theoretical."

"They take time to understand our business and the issues at hand providing relevant and effective advice."

"They have an international network of law firms that they can connect with if we require any local advice, for example regarding international trademarks."

"Issues are discussed quickly and frankly, with a pragmatic and business-centric approach."

"Proactive and on the ball, preventing issues before they crystallize."

"Very responsive and supportive. Clearly knowledgeable and proactive in providing advice and support."

Declan Cushley

"Very responsive, approachable and extremely knowledgeable about all areas of IP."

Faye McConnell

"I recommend Faye due to her very high level of legal expertise, not only with regard to trademarks but in an assortment of different legal areas.  She has an ability to relate this legal knowledge to the commercial practicalities of our business and translate technical legal language into language that our business can understand.  Her speed of response is fast.  She has a personable working style resulting in it feeling like she is a part of our team."

"She is an excellent communicator and a great advocate for our brand. She is quick to support us, and provides valuable advice and input proactively. Faye provides us with strong and knowledgeable advice, or connects us with colleagues and partners with the requisite and relevant knowledge and experience where necessary."

 

2025

"We refer most of our litigation work to them because we know we can trust them with our biggest and best clients. They collaborate well and get good results for the clients that we refer."

"I like the practical advice that we get from the Browne Jacobson team. They are not afraid to go to the mat for us, but they always advise us regarding possible and likely outcomes."

"[They are] very cost-effective with the provision of practical, high-quality [service]."

"We have worked with this team for a number of years, and as a result, they have an excellent knowledge of our business. Their strengths include their speed of response to enquiries, commercial acumen, and ability to translate technical legal language into relevant business information."

A client appreciates the firm's "knowledge, expertise and ability to act promptly following instruction".

"The team at Browne Jacobson liaised with counterparts in Germany to provide the necessary advice and guidance to enable a decision to be made."

"[Their] costs are within the negotiated estimate."

Another client notes the firm's "expertise and attention to detail".

"They are very responsive and easy to work with. They provide clear and concise feedback, allowing us to make quick and fully informed decisions."

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Nick Smee

"Nick Smee has a very good commercial approach to issues."

 

2023

"We appreciate the speed of response, knowledge of our business and commercial approach. They are able to explain technical legal complex matters in a way we will understand and have access to an international network of lawyers where local advice is required."

"They are a very friendly and responsive team – in particular, Nick Smee and Jess Johnson."

"Brown Jacobson is great to work with. Great accessibility, and they always provide clear, pragmatic and useful advice."

"They are friendly and down to earth in their dealings with you, but very tough in their dealings with infringers."

 

2021

“[They are] highly responsive and have a very good understanding of our business,” says one client who also values the team’s “good explanation of technical IP and legal jargon and ability to connect with local attorneys through their network”.

 

2019

A client used the firm because of the “proven track record of delivery and previous positive experience”. The client explained: “They instil confidence and trust from their first interaction. They work with us flexibly and creatively in the delivery of not only core legal needs, but also development of our in-house team. Their positive attitude towards exploring opportunities to work together is refreshing and their openness to feedback is really valuable.”

Another client used the firm because of the “speed of their response and commercial emphasis”.

Linked Reviews
Intellectual property

Patent case studies show the team advised clients on strategy and disputes. The team also advised on a range of IP-related contracts, including licensing and collaboration agreements, as well as copyright matters.

Trade mark case studies show trade mark filing, portfolio management, and disputes. Clients include Mace Group, Cross Spades, Joonbyrd Limited, and Ocean Technologies Group. Bonita Trimmer is now a consultant in the firm

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As revenue reporting season hits full stride, firms have made a point of highlighting the successes of their IP teams as they take centre stage in big-ticket work
The firm said major IP developments included advising on a ‘landmark’ deal involving green hydrogen production, as well as two major acquisitions
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