We are delighted to announce the appointment of Jeremy Drew as a new partner in our London IP practice. Jeremy joins us from a leading international firm, where he was a partner specialising in IP, retail and brands, sports, and technology.
Jeremy's practice spans contentious and non-contentious IP work, regulatory matters, sports law and technology disputes. He has built long-standing relationships with major retail and sports clients, providing strategic business advice and coordinating multi-disciplinary legal support across corporate, litigation, commercial, employment and regulatory matters.
Jeremy’s arrival marks a strategic step in our vision to create an unrivalled IP powerhouse. This appointment enhances our capabilities in IP disputes, retail and brands, sports and technology sectors, and creates significant opportunities for cross-selling across our practices and international network.
Jeremy is a proven business builder, leader, and strategist. He built and led a leading international firm’s IP and Technology team from the ground up, helped develop its TMT team into one of the market’s most respected groups, and spearheaded the development of its Sports sector for many years. Until earlier this year, he led the firm’s Commercial division and served on its Board for around 15 years.
Shane Gleghorn, UK Managing Partner, commented: "We are delighted to welcome Jeremy to the firm. He is a leading IP expert with an outstanding track record across retail and brands, sports and technology. His arrival significantly strengthens our market-leading IP practice and reinforces our commitment to building an unrivalled IP powerhouse. Jeremy's multi-faceted expertise and significant client relationships will create substantial opportunities across our practices and sectors internationally."
Niri Shan, Head of our IP practice, said: "I'm thrilled to have Jeremy join our team. He brings exceptional expertise across the full spectrum of IP, regulatory and digital work, from high-stakes disputes to complex transactions, combined with deep sector knowledge in retail and brands, sports and technology. His commercial approach, proven leadership and strong client relationships will further strengthen our service offering and support our ambitious growth plans."
Jeremy Drew added: "I'm very pleased to join Taylor Wessing's IP, regulatory and digital practice. The firm's international platform, sector strength and bench depth across retail and brands, technology, corporate, trade marks, media and financial services provide an exceptional foundation to deliver enhanced services to clients and support their growth ambitions. I look forward to working with my new colleagues, developing the team and enhancing Taylor Wessing's market-leading IP capabilities, to help clients navigate their most complex IP and commercial challenges."
Jeremy brings extensive experience across disputes, advisory work, and transactions, with a strong international dimension including global deals, cross-border litigation, and European arbitrations. He is highly ranked for IP and Sports in Chambers, and listed as a leading partner in retail and consumer and corporate governance in Legal 500.
This appointment comes as we continue to strengthen our IP practice as part of our strategy to create an unrivalled IP powerhouse.
