Briffa

Firm overview:

Clients report that Briffa is a “go-to” firm for robust anti-counterfeiting solutions. Offering the full spectrum of trademark services, the team has been recommended to clients for its “comprehensive IP knowledge and sensible commercial strategies”. From its office in London, the firm offers trademark filing and watching services that sit alongside its licensing and exploitation offerings.

However, Briffa is more widely known for its contentious work, and has earned a reputation for fighting and winning ‘David vs Goliath’ cases with no opponent too big for the team to take on. The firm is acknowledged for its excellent work in assisting SMEs and those in the creative industries; clients “always come away very happy”, says a leading industry peer.

Team overview:

Although she left the partnership in 2022, founder Margaret Briffa still acts as a consultant for the firm, with peers commenting: “she does a fantastic job—clients speak so highly of her.” Her practice is particularly focused on dispute resolution and she has helped to set legal precedent in a number of cases concerning trademarks and designs. Elevated to the Hall of Fame in this year’s rankings, Briffa is deserving of the recognition for being “an incredible resource for the firm, the industry and even potentially on thought leadership”, according to a well-respected member of the trademarks community.

Éamon Chawke advises industry leaders in various sectors on trademark issues, delivering “cost-effective and actionable counsel” according to a peer.

Elsewhere, William Miles and Ramsay Monime are highlighted as “very good at what they do”. Miles is best known for his contentious work but is also adept at managing large international trademark portfolios and drafting commercial contracts.

Monime also has an accomplished disputes practice and has considerable litigation experience in the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.

Clients:

3i, Ann Summers, British International Investment, Charles Claire, Chesterton Global, CMR Surgical, Escentric Molecules, Financial Conduct Authority, HyperDot, Moonshot, Sysxnet, Tom Dixon, Trip Drink, Zero Petroleum