Joel is a partner in our London IP group. He is an expert in complex IP litigation and also commercial IP arrangements, with nearly 30 years of experience, including heavyweight trial, deal and counselling roles. He has acted in a number of reported IP cases in the IPEC, High Court, Court of Appeal and Privy Council from trade marks, copyright, designs, database rights, trade secrets to confidential information.
Joel is a leading partner for non-contentious work and he has led on many major deals over the last 30 years. He focuses upon M&A transactions, projects and other major commercial IP arrangements, particularly complex commercial licensing, collaborations, R&D agreements, JVAs and tech transfer arrangements.
Joel thrives in bringing his thoughtful and strategic approach to IP disputes, whether to resolve through trial or to find other innovative solutions through negotiation or mediation. He also excels in leading negotiations over critical IP and technology issues in M&A transactions, projects and licensing deals.
Joel has deep industry knowledge and commercial insights, able to cut quickly to the heart of issues and deliver upon our clients' commercial objectives. He is a specialist in the FMCG and TMT sectors.
He also well versed in advertising and allied regulatory issues that interface with IP arrangements. He has unique experience in agribusiness and plant biotech.
Before joining Simmons & Simmons, Joel was a partner with two other major global firms, based in London, with secondments to Milan, Hong Kong and Sydney.
Year Joined Firm: 2024
Education/Alumni:
- University of Cambridge
- The University of Law
- University of Bristol
- The College of Law Australia and University of Sydney
Network Memberships:
- International Trademark Association
- Chartered Institute of Trademark Attorneys
