our expertise.
Driven by a passion for empowering innovative businesses, we deliver tailored legal solutions that turn complexity and risk into opportunity.
IntelLectual property litigation
Our team brings over a decade of experience advising high-growth and cutting edge businesses on complex IP matters. We have represented clients in the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal, and are recognised as leaders in the field by Legal500 and Managing IP’s IP Stars. We are frequently trusted by clients to enforce or defend their rights in trade marks, passing off, copyright, designs, patents and confidential information.
Commercial Litigation
Our team of experienced litigators advise businesses and owners through the complex technicalities of the litigation process and commercial disputes, including contractual disputes, shareholder or partnership disputes, post-acquisition disputes, or debt recovery challenges. We regularly act in High Court proceedings and multi-jurisdictional claims. We are experienced in alternative dispute resolution forums such as arbitration and mediation. We act quickly to seek injunctive relief when urgent action is required to protect your valuable rights or assets.
arbitration
An alternative to litigating at court, arbitration provides a confidential forum well-suited for commercial disputes between domestic or international parties. The decision of an arbitral tribunal is binding on the parties (like a court judgment) and can be enforced across multiple jurisdictions with relative ease. We have successfully pursued proceedings through established arbitral institutions such as the ICC International Court of Arbitration as well as many specialist and industry-specific institutions, such as the World Intellectual Property Office, Court of Arbitration for Sport and the for the commodities trading industries.
Reputation Management
We specialise in protecting the reputations of individuals and businesses against unlawful and unjustified attacks, ensuring that your name and brand remain untarnished. Our team has advised high-profile clients, including celebrities, business owners and businesses, in defamation, malicious falsehood, privacy and data protection claims.
We specialise in obtaining urgent injunctive relief and pursuing rapid legal action to remove harmful content, particularly when posted online– often on short notice and under tight deadlines.
Trade Mark and Design Registrations
We advise clients on their trade mark and registered design portfolios, including clearance searches, registrations, and international roll-out . Our team has managed portfolios for some of the world’s leading brands, advising on everything from registration strategies to portfolio management.
commercial contracts and deals
With experience working in-house at international brands, including at General Counsel level, our team has advised and closed high-value deals across multiple sectors. We have structured, negotiated and executed international client acquisition strategies for high-tech companies, launched global franchising and licensing operations, and handled multi-million-pound endorsement deals for high-profile sportspeople.
Corporate
Our team has advised and closed multiple complex, multi-million-pound investments and exits. Our clients range from international fashion brands and venture capital firms to high-growth tech startups and visionary founders. We also advise clients on the establishment of their corporate structure, putting in place share structures and shareholders agreements to ensure businesses are established on a sure footing.
Data Protection
Our team has guest lectured on data protection at UCL for the last 6 years, and acted as General Counsel for a leading global e-commerce brand during the introduction of GDPR, leading the legal implementation across the business. This gives us unparalleled insight into the practical application of what can be a complex area.
Whether you're facing ICO scrutiny or seeking a proactive compliance strategy, we help you turn regulatory challenges into opportunities for innovation and growth.
let the clients do the talking
“As a fast growth and fast moving business, Black Swan is the ideal firm for us. They move quickly, provide direct advice and most importantly get results.”