Waterfront Law is proud to be recognised once again in the Chambers and Partners UK Guide 2027, having been ranked Band 5 in the Intellectual Property category UK-wide. This acknowledgment reflects the firm’s continued dedication to providing specialist IP litigation and strategic advice.
Chambers describes Waterfront as litigators with a strong focus on the technology and creative sectors and experience handling High Court and IPEC proceedings. The firm is noted for its expertise in handling disputes across trade marks, copyright, databases, and patents, as well as advising companies on commercial IP strategy.
Clients commended Waterfront for its knowledgeable and professional advice, responsiveness, efficiency, and pragmatic approach, with one testimonial highlighting the team’s “informative, forward-thinking service and unsurpassed kindness and patience”, while another said that “Waterfront’s advice, candour, and ability to understand the wider context is second to none”.
In addition to the firm’s ranking, Waterfront’s joint heads of Intellectual Property, Matthew Harris and Piers Strickland, have been individually recognised for their expertise and client service. Matthew Harris was ranked in Band 3 for Intellectual Property, whilst Piers Strickland was ranked in Band 4.
Matthew Harris is noted for his extensive experience in trade mark litigation, regularly advising on infringement, passing-off, copyright and patent disputes across a wide range of industries. Clients praise his practical and commercially focused approach, commenting that his advice is “always practical” and that he approaches matters “with an eye towards business reality”. He is also recognised for having a “comprehensive overview of current hot topics in IP”, while one client simply describes him as “excellent”.
Piers Strickland is recognised as a seasoned litigator and solicitor advocate who frequently represents media, entertainment and technology companies in complex disputes involving all core intellectual property rights across the UK and Europe. Clients commend his “in-depth knowledge and experience of a wide range of IP disputes”, describing him as “a strategic thinker” who can guide clients through difficult litigation without losing sight of their commercial objectives. He is also praised as “great to work with” and “meticulous”.
These rankings are a testament to the strength and depth of Waterfront’s IP practice and the trust placed in the firm by its clients. Waterfront remains committed to delivering clear, strategic, and commercially focused advice to help businesses protect and maximise the value of their intellectual property.
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