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Battens Solicitors Limited

01935846000
4.8/5
501 Client Reviews Leave a review

We all experience risk, change and conflict at some point in our lives. Every person is different and faces their own set of unique challenges, whether it is protecting their family, their interests or their business assets. At Battens we believe it is important to take the time to listen and understand you, guiding you through some of life’s significant milestones with a wise and collaborative approach. Our clients count on us for our renowned legal expertise, fresh thinking and pragmatic insight, delivered in clear, jargon free language. We are proud to be an award-winning law firm and we are proud of our 300-year old history and reputation for hard work, commitment and timeless values in a modern world full of complexity and uncertainty. Read more...

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Battens Solicitors Limited
Battens Solicitors Limited

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Other locations

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Battens Solicitors Limited
have 6 other locations

2-4 West Street
Wareham
BH20 4JU

Ground Floor
Bridport
DT6 3QP

The Bank House
Sherborne
DT9 3BU

Francis House
Castle Cary
BA7 7BQ

First Floor
Bath
BA1 2PH

Ansbury House, Poundbury
Dorchester
DT1 3WJ

2-4 West Street
Wareham
BH20 4JU

Ground Floor
Bridport
DT6 3QP

The Bank House
Sherborne
DT9 3BU

Francis House
Castle Cary
BA7 7BQ

First Floor
Bath
BA1 2PH

Ansbury House, Poundbury
Dorchester
DT1 3WJ

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Available lawyers at Battens Solicitors Limited

Ross Siviter

5.0 out of 5
(32)
Solicitor

Alison Lloyd

4.9 out of 5
(15)
Solicitor

Michelle Roberts

5.0 out of 5
(9)
Conveyancing Executive

Jen Haynor

5.0 out of 5
(6)
Residential Conveyancing

Naomi Knapman

4.8 out of 5
(6)
Licensed Conveyancer

Claire Colborne

4.8 out of 5
(4)
Associate Chartered Legal Executive

Emily Franklin

5.0 out of 5
(4)
Solicitor

Christine Greengrow

5.0 out of 5
(3)
Senior Associate Chartered Legal Executi

Samantha Pattle

5.0 out of 5
(3)
Solicitor

Kate Golding

5.0 out of 5
(2)
Solicitor

Nicola Pugsley

5.0 out of 5
(2)
Associate Chartered Legal Executive

Michelle Green

5.0 out of 5
(1)
Chartered Legal Executive

How Battens Solicitors Limited Compares

Value for money

This firm - 96%
National Average
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  • Value for money (a rating of 1-5)
  • How much were you initially quoted or how much did you expect to pay?
  • Approximately how much did you end up spending for the legal services provided (ignoring disbursements and court fees)
  • Did you think this was underpriced, overpriced or about right?
  • Overall experience

We use data science to amalgamate the answers to these questions and create a ‘ReviewSolicitors score’ out of 100. The above chart representation score is a simple percentage representation of the averaged score across those who have reviewed this law firm.

Underpriced 2%
Overpriced 6%
About Right 90%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 96%
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You can use this data to see how Battens Solicitors Limited performs against other law firms nationally. A score close to 100% indicates that this firm is highly valued by their clients.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Would you recommend this firm to somebody else?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 96%
No 4%

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outcome of matter

This firm - 96%
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You can use this data to see how Battens Solicitors Limited compares to the national average of clients being satisfied with the outcome of their matter after instructing a solicitor.

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"Were you satisfied with the outcome of your case?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 96%
No 4%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Battens Solicitors Limited offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

Locally

Nationally

Consumer
1st / 10
232nd / 4541
Company & Commercial
1st / 9
198th / 4325
Housing & Property
1st / 18
100th / 4225
Family Law
1st / 8
481st / 3834
Wills, Trusts & Probate
1st / 10
266th / 3478
Commercial Property
1st / 8
195th / 3290
Employment
1st / 4
266th / 3077
Regulations
1st / 11
111th / 2530
Personal Injury
1st / 8
196th / 2353
Money & Tax
1st / 8
157th / 1835
Professional Negligence
1st / 4
116th / 1184
IT & Intellectual Property
1st / 2
87th / 1048
Dispute Resolution
1st / 2
162nd / 1034
Clinical Negligence
1st / 1
145th / 938
Banking
1st / 3
45th / 697
Agriculture
1st / 4
125th / 611
Construction
1st / 4
74th / 582
Charities
1st / 1
67th / 562

Data shown above is based on the reviews and client feedback collected by ReviewSolicitors over the last 12 months.

Review Sources

Client Reviews

4.8/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    478

  • Very Good

    3

  • Average

    0

  • Poor

    3

  • Awful

    17

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge
Sheila
Housing & Property

Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Sheila

May 10, 2025

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Totally kind and professional throughout the sale of my house.

Ross Siviter listened to how I felt he might advise me on the legal issues around the sale of my house and we agreed on a joint plan of action.
He was always available or would promptly get back to me, as various queries arose and action needed to be taken. I always felt his support was legally accurate ,reassuring and invaluable at all times.
I am most grateful to him and his team for calmly advising me from beginning to completion on the selling of my home which I know could have been a stressful process.
Thank you .

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Simon,

May 09, 2025

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Excellent service

Katherine was a great support in my discussions with the acquirer of my business. It is not easy "passing on" the reins when you have worked for so many years. Katherine was very clear and dealt exceptionally well in the negotiations, always fighting my corner.
Many thanks Katherine.

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Claire,

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Claire,

May 07, 2025

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Battens

Battens have protected me and my children two times now in the face of adversity. Their professional manner and understanding of the courts is outstanding. Our lives are much improved thanks to Battens I would recommend them to anyone who needs assistance in family matters or domestic abuse. I’m extremely grateful to them.

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Anonymous,

May 03, 2025

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Quick and efficient, would highly recommend

The team at Battens, Claire in particular, are terrific. They explained everything that they needed from us clearly at each stage of the conveyancing and were efficient in completing the work.

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Michaela,
Housing & Property

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Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Michaela,

April 28, 2025

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Another great house sale completion

Ross Siviter has acted as our solicitor on several occasions for both house purchases and sales. Always great communication, service and support. The team always go over and beyond to make sure everything goes smoothly. So grateful.

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Mark,
Employment

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Matter Type:

Employment Law

Mark,

April 23, 2025

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Excellent help & great communication

Great communication & knowledge from Dawn & Brian

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Nicholas,
Housing & Property

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Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Nicholas,

April 23, 2025

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Perfect conveyancing

All the staff involved with my purchasing a property were first class, attentive and prompt, whilst keeping me well informed, at all times, on progress throughout the process.

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Lucy,

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Lucy,

April 22, 2025

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Superb service

From my initial enquiry to final arrangements, Claire and her team were approachable, professional and thorough. I would highly recommend Battens and will definitely return to them with any future legal requirements.

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Mary,
Housing & Property

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Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Mary,

April 22, 2025

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Equity Transfer

Prompt attention given. Right at the start of dealing my case all relevant information, answers to questions and break down of cost for dealing the case were all given. Always acknowledged correspondence on the day received.
Very impressed with the way the case was dealt with.

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Carly,
Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Carly,

April 22, 2025

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Fantastic

I am always shocked when other people tell us about their experience Buying a house, they always talk about poor communication, lack of urgency etc. we have had quite the opposite experience using Battens in our last 2 house purchases. They are SUPERB! Always kept us updated with progress and reacted fast and responds to any issues that had been brought up. Our last purchase was a tricky situation, and I honestly think if we hadn’t of had Battens, we would have lost our dream house. Thankyou Battens!

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Luke

May 07, 2025

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Luke

Extremely helpful and efficient with my requirements. Friendly service and were so helpful.

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Ian

May 06, 2025

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Ian

Very professional, understanding and efficient

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Irene

Irene

April 08, 2025

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Irene

professional, efficient, thorough and friendly

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Austin
Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Austin

March 10, 2025

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Austin

As a first-time buyer, the process of purchasing a home felt overwhelming, but working with Naomi at Battens made everything so much easier. From start to finish, their team was professional, efficient, and incredibly supportive.

Naomi kept me informed at every stage, explained everything clearly, and was always quick to respond to any questions I had. The entire process felt smooth and stress-free thanks to their expertise and attention to detail.

I highly recommend Naomi to anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable solicitor, especially if you're a first-time buyer. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

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brian

February 13, 2025

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Ross Siviter and Mandy Hutchinson of Battens Solicitors held my hand through the stressful process of housebuying and selling. I would recommend them highly.

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We all experience risk, change and conflict at some point in our lives. Every person is different and faces their own set of unique challenges, whether it is protecting their family, their interests or their business assets. At Battens we believe it is important to take the time to listen and understand you, guiding you through some of life’s significant milestones with a wise and collaborative approach. Our clients count on us for our renowned legal expertise, fresh thinking and pragmatic insight, delivered in clear, jargon free language. We are proud to be an award-winning law firm and we are proud of our 300-year old history and reputation for hard work, commitment and timeless values in a modern world full of complexity and uncertainty.

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Legal services

Personal areas of law

  • Clinical Negligence
    • Accident and Emergency Claims
    • Amputation Negligence Claims
    • Anaesthetic Awareness Claims
    • Birth Defect and Wrongful Birth Claims
    • Birth Injury Claims
    • Birth Injury To Mother Claims
    • Blood Transfusion Claims
    • Bowel Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Breast Surgery Compensation Claims
    • C. Difficile Claims
    • Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Cauda Equina Syndrome Claims
    • Cerebral Palsy Claims
    • Cervical Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Clinical Negligence
    • Cochlear Implant Claims
    • Cosmetic Dentistry Claims
    • Cosmetic Surgery Claims
    • Defective Medical Device Claims
    • Dental Negligence
    • Dental Negligence Claims
    • Dermal Filler Compensation Claims
    • Diabetes Claims
    • Erb’s Palsy Compensation Claims
    • Eye Surgery Claims
    • Failed Sterilisation Claims
    • Fatal Medical Negligence Claims and Inquests
    • Faulty Defibrillator Claims
    • Fertility Negligence Claims
    • GP Negligence Claims
    • Group B Streptococcus Claims
    • Hospital Negligence Claims
    • Knee Replacement Claims
    • Laser Eye Surgery Claims
    • Laser Treatment Claims
    • Lung Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • MRSA Claims
    • Medical Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Medical Negligence
    • Meningitis Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Metal-On-Metal Hip Replacement Claims
    • Misdiagnosed Miscarriage Claims
    • Nerve Damage Claims
    • Nerve Injury Claims
    • Ophthalmic Negligence Claims
    • Oral Cancer Claims
    • Orthopaedic Negligence Claims
    • Ovarian Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Pancreatic Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Periodontal Disease Claims
    • Pregnancy and Gynaecology Injury Claims
    • Pressure Sore Claims
    • Prostate Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Restorative Dentistry Claims
    • Sepsis Negligence Claims
    • Skin Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Sorin Stockert 3T Heater-Cooler Claims
    • Spinal Surgery Claims
    • Stillbirth Compensation Claims
    • Stroke Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Surgery Compensation Claims
    • Surgical and Transvaginal Mesh Claims
    • Testicular Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
  • Consumer
    • Consumer Disputes
    • Litigation - Breach of contract
    • Litigation - Insurance disputes
    • Litigation - M&A and warranty disputes
    • Litigation - Product liability claims
    • Litigation - Property litigation claims
    • Litigation - Trust and pension issues
    • Litigation Law
  • Employment
    • Agency Staff / Temp Workers
    • Constructive/Unfair Dismissal
    • Disciplinary Hearings
    • Discrimination at Work
    • Employee Team Moves
    • Employment Contracts
    • Equal Pay Disputes
    • Family Leave
    • Flexible Working
    • Gardening Leave
    • Harassment/Bullying at Work
    • Holiday Pay Issues
    • Maternity and Paternity
    • Media and Sports
    • Part Time Workers
    • Pension Law
    • Privacy and Data Protection
    • Professional Discipline
    • Redundancy
    • Restrictive Covenants
    • Senior Executives
    • Settlement Agreements
    • Stress at Work
    • TUPE
    • Tribunal Claims
    • UK Employment Laws
    • Unfair Dismissal Claims
    • Whistleblower Protection
  • Family Law
    • Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship
    • Asset protection and tax mitigation
    • Child Arrangements Following Divorce
    • Child Law
    • Child Relocation After Divorce
    • Child contact
    • Children
    • Children Act proceedings
    • Civil Partnership Dissolution
    • Civil partnerships
    • Cohabitation agreements and disputes
    • Cohabitation and Unmarried Relationships
    • Collaborative Law
    • Divorce After A Brain Or Other Serious Injury
    • Domestic Abuse
    • Family Mediation
    • Family law
    • Financial Matters
    • Grandparents' Rights
    • Inheritance Act claims
    • Injunctions
    • Matrimonial finance
    • Out Of Court Divorce
    • Parental responsibility, paternity disputes, surrogacy
    • Pension and property advice
    • Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
    • Separation
    • Separation Agreement
    • Social Services
    • Unmarried Couples' Rights
  • Housing & Property
    • Anti-social Behaviour
    • Boundary Disputes
    • Buying at auction
    • Declarations of trusts
    • Deeds of Gifts
    • Deeds of easements, variation, deeds of rectifications
    • Dilapidation Claims
    • Evicting Squatters and Trespassers
    • Exclusivity and lock-out agreements
    • Extending your Lease
    • Freehold Enfranchisement
    • Housing Associations
    • Housing Management
    • Housing disputes
    • Injunctions
    • Investment and buy to let properties
    • Landlord and Tenant
    • Lease Extensions
    • Leasehold properties
    • Matrimonial transfers
    • Neighbour Disputes
    • New home purchases and sales
    • Option agreements and conditional contracts
    • Planning
    • Possession and repossession proceedings
    • Property Disputes
    • Purchase and Sale
    • Remortgaging
    • Renting and Tenancy Agreements
    • Repossessions
    • Residential Conveyancing
    • Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Wayleaves
    • Right of First Refusal
    • Right of Way and Rights to Light
    • Right to Manage
    • Service Charge Disputes
    • Service Charge Recovery
    • Tenancy Breaches, Injunctions and Forfeiture Claims
    • Tenant Eviction
    • Transfer of title
    • Transfers of equity
    • Transfers of parts of land
    • Unpaid Rent, Service or Ground Charges
  • Money & Tax
    • Debt and Bankruptcy
    • HMRC Tax Investigations and Disputes
    • Inheritance Tax
    • Insolvency and bankruptcy
    • Property Holding Structures
    • Tax
    • Tax Advisory Services
    • Tax Compliance Services
    • Trusts
  • Personal Injury
    • Accident At Work
    • Accidents In Public Places
    • Against The Council
    • Amputation
    • Asbestos Compensation
    • Asbestos Lung Cancer
    • Asbestosis
    • Back Injury At Work
    • Benefits Available To Asbestos Victims
    • Broken Bone Or Fracture
    • Burns, Scars and Lacerations At Work
    • Bus and Coach Accident
    • Car Accident
    • Car Passenger
    • Children's Accident
    • Children's Serious Injury
    • Cycling Accident
    • Defective Work Equipment
    • Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme
    • Dog Bite
    • Fall From Height
    • Fatal Accident
    • Fatal Asbestos
    • Gym Injury Compensation
    • Head Injury At Work
    • Head and Brain Injury
    • Horse Riding Injury
    • Industrial Disease Compensation
    • Mesothelioma Compensation
    • Motorbike Accident
    • No Win No Fee
    • Pedestrian Accident
    • Personal Injury Law
    • Repetitive Strain Injury
    • Road Traffic Accident
    • Serious Injury
    • Skiing Injury
    • Slips, Trips and Falls
    • Spinal Injury Compensation
    • Sports Injury
    • Supermarket Accident
    • Welfare Issues After Serious Injury
    • Whiplash
    • Workplace Slip and Trip
  • Professional Negligence
    • Barristers
    • Financial advisors
    • IT professionals
    • Insurance brokers
    • Professional Negligence
    • Professional trustees
    • Valuers
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate
    • Disputed Probate
    • Disputed Trusts
    • Disputed Wills
    • Probate
    • Trusts
    • Wills

Business areas of law

  • Agriculture
    • Agricultural land for sale or development
    • Buying and selling a farm
    • Commercial contracts for farming businesses
    • Employment of farm workers
    • Equestrian property
    • Farm partnerships and corporate structures
    • Farming disputes
    • Veterinary negligence
  • Banking
    • Banking
  • Charities
    • Charities
  • Commercial Property
    • Commercial Leases
    • Commercial mortgages
    • Developer disputes
    • Development plot sales
    • Environmental policy law
    • Finance
    • Investment purchases and Buy to Let
    • Landlord and tenant
    • Planning law
    • Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property
    • Purchase of development land
    • Rights of way issues
    • Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises
  • Company & Commercial
    • Agency agreements
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
    • Asset Tracing
    • Business structures and joint ventures
    • Commercial Law
    • Commercial Litigation Matters
    • Competition law
    • Contractual Disputes
    • Corporate Law
    • Corporate finance
    • Data Protection
    • Employment - business
    • Franchising
    • Insolvency and Bankruptcy
    • Insurance
    • Intellectual Property
    • Management buyouts
    • Merchandising and sponsorship
    • Mergers and Acquisitions
    • Mis-sold Interest Rate Swap Agreements
    • Partnership and LLP law
    • Sales and Purchases
    • Setting up a business
    • Share option schemes
    • Shareholder Agreements
    • Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
    • Statutory Demands
    • Summary Judgment
    • Tax
    • Unfair Loan Charges
  • Construction
    • Building contracts and professional appointments
    • Construction
    • Construction and engineering dispute resolution
    • Contracts for the supply, installation and maintenance of specialist mechanical and electrical plant
    • Crane oversailing and scaffolding licences
    • Development agreements
    • Development loan facilities
    • Due diligence audits for banks and other financial institutions
    • Engineering contracts
    • Facility maintenance agreements
    • Framework agreements
    • Guarantees and bonds
    • In-house training
    • Warranties, third party rights and reliance letters
  • Dispute Resolution
    • Mediation
  • IT & Intellectual Property
    • Advertising and Marketing Compliance
    • Anti-Counterfeiting and Anti-Piracy
    • Computer and IT Law
    • Confidential Information, Know-How and Trade Secrets
    • Copyright
    • Dealing with intellectual property infringements
    • Design rights and product designs
    • Domain Names
    • GDPR
    • Intellectual Property Litigation and Dispute Resolution
    • Patents
    • Personality and Image Rights
    • Trade Marks and Designs
  • Regulations
    • Environment
    • Health and Safety
    • Licensing