Abbey Smith
Associate
Abbey has a broad range of experience across a wide range of commercial matters, including both non-contentious and contentious. Abbey's expertise spans areas such as intellectual property, data protection, regulatory, competition, supply and logistics and general commercial, with a particular focus on IT and technology. Abbey specialises in drafting, advising and negotiating key commercial contracts, licenses and consumer-facing documents, for clients ranging from start-ups to global brands.
"My approach to my client relationships is all about a high level of attention to detail and a focus on providing concise, commercial, and pragmatic advice."
“My work is focused on the tech and retail & consumer sectors. I regularly act for global brands with issues spanning multiple jurisdictions, so there’s a significant international aspect to what I do. My approach to my client relationships is all about a high level of attention to detail and a focus on providing concise, commercial, and pragmatic advice."
Abbey's recent work highlights:
Advising a global retailer on the acquisition of a sports stadium, in particular the IP and commercial aspects of the deal relating to naming rights and utilisation of advertising spaces.
Advising on a sponsorship and partnership agreement relating to the provision of branded sports equipment for a major sports tournament.
Providing regulatory advice to directors of a plc on the reuse of prohibited company names.
Assisting with a claim against a former director and CEO for breach of directors' duties in relation to a failed IT systems project.
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