Freeths

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Contributing Authors

Simon Barker
Simon Barker
Eleanor Bradberry
Eleanor Bradberry
Richard Coates
Richard Coates
Fiona Lawson
Fiona Lawson
Chris Musgrave
Chris Musgrave
Martin Noble
Martin Noble
Iona Silverman
Iona Silverman
Antonia Williamson
Antonia Williamson

Publications

Anti-counterfeiting Law Guide

Anti-counterfeiting Law Guide

Published 29 Oct 2024
Chapters contributed
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Fiona Lawson, Simon Barker
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Articles by Members

Selling wellness in the UK under the Advertising Standards Authority’s rules

Iona Silverman and Eleanor Bradberry from Freeths explain how brands can advertise wellness products in the UK without attracting complaints

15 Apr 2026

Handles fall off US luxury bag case

Freeths’ Martin Noble explores the recent dismissal of the proposed US class action against Hermès and the line between lawful and unlawful selling practices for luxury brands

30 Sep 2025

Motor finance: luxury cars, secret commissions and a UK Supreme Court ruling

Freeth’s partner Richard Coates breaks down the ruling and its implications for luxury car dealers and owners

25 Aug 2025

Trademark balancing act: luxury brand protection versus reputational risk

Luxury brands can attract negative publicity for aggressively defending their trademarks, so striking the right balance is essential, write Freeths IP experts Iona Silverman, Dan Cahill and Kishan Pat...

16 Mar 2025

Protecting luxury designs: originality and craftsmanship in UK and EU copyright law

Freeths’ IP experts Martin Noble and Eleanor Bradberry break down recent decisions in the THJ Systems and WaterRower cases

12 Jan 2025

Protecting the precious: 10 tips to protect your brand from fakes

From understanding your sales channels to setting up monitoring services, Freeths experts Simon Barker and Fiona Lawson offer practical brand protection advice to keep your key assets away from fakers

31 Oct 2024

AI in advertising for luxury brands: the risks and rewards

With an eye on the UK market, Freeths’ Simon Barker and Chris Musgrave explain how to make the most of AI in advertising while managing possible IP pitfalls

23 Jul 2024

The luxury of menopausal beauty products – substantiated or just marketing?

Menopausal products are big business for brands. But Freeths legal beauty expert Iona Silverman explains how to balance product claims with the law

5 Jul 2024

Substantiation is key for growing ‘invasive beauty and wellness’ market

With the increasing popularity of invasive beauty and wellness treatments, Freeth’s Eleanor Bradberry explains why luxury brands will need detailed evidence to support their claims.

20 Mar 2024

What happens to UK pensions following a high-net-worth divorce?

Freeths’ Antonia Williamson delves into the complexities of post-marital pension sharing

8 Feb 2024
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News About Freeths

Selling wellness in the UK under the Advertising Standards Authority’s rules

Iona Silverman and Eleanor Bradberry from Freeths explain how brands can advertise wellness products in the UK without attracting complaints

15 Apr 2026

Handles fall off US luxury bag case

Freeths’ Martin Noble explores the recent dismissal of the proposed US class action against Hermès and the line between lawful and unlawful selling practices for luxury brands

30 Sep 2025

Motor finance: luxury cars, secret commissions and a UK Supreme Court ruling

Freeth’s partner Richard Coates breaks down the ruling and its implications for luxury car dealers and owners

25 Aug 2025

Trademark balancing act: luxury brand protection versus reputational risk

Luxury brands can attract negative publicity for aggressively defending their trademarks, so striking the right balance is essential, write Freeths IP experts Iona Silverman, Dan Cahill and Kishan Pat...

16 Mar 2025

Protecting luxury designs: originality and craftsmanship in UK and EU copyright law

Freeths’ IP experts Martin Noble and Eleanor Bradberry break down recent decisions in the THJ Systems and WaterRower cases

12 Jan 2025

Protecting the precious: 10 tips to protect your brand from fakes

From understanding your sales channels to setting up monitoring services, Freeths experts Simon Barker and Fiona Lawson offer practical brand protection advice to keep your key assets away from fakers

31 Oct 2024

Freeths increases turnover by 13% as double-digit revenue growth trend continues

Revenue hit £145.5m following first full year in Scotland and buoyant disputes activity

23 Sep 2024

AI in advertising for luxury brands: the risks and rewards

With an eye on the UK market, Freeths’ Simon Barker and Chris Musgrave explain how to make the most of AI in advertising while managing possible IP pitfalls

23 Jul 2024

Substantiation is key for growing ‘invasive beauty and wellness’ market

With the increasing popularity of invasive beauty and wellness treatments, Freeth’s Eleanor Bradberry explains why luxury brands will need detailed evidence to support their claims.

20 Mar 2024

What happens to UK pensions following a high-net-worth divorce?

Freeths’ Antonia Williamson delves into the complexities of post-marital pension sharing

8 Feb 2024
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