Venner Shipley’s Post

More big news in the UK Patent & Trade Mark Attorney market as AA Thornton are joining forces with Venner Shipley! The new outfit will have over 200 people, with 46 partners internationally, but will continue to use the Venner Shipley name and they'll start together on 1st December. Seems to be lots of change in the market at the moment, with this being not long after HGF announcing that it had secured Private Equity investment!

We are excited to announce that AA Thornton’s partners and people will join Venner Shipley on 1 December! The combined firm will operate under the Venner Shipley name, uniting 46 partners and a total team of 230 across eight offices in Europe providing a full IP service, including #patent, #trademark, #design, #litigation and #licensing expertise. Read the press release here: https://lnkd.in/ek_-Qj5i #LeadingFirm #IntellectualProperty

Since our inception in 2011, Bellwether Consulting Services has had the privilege of partnering with numerous tier1 design firms. In our recent team meeting, we made an exciting discovery: Over the last five years, an impressive 80% of our consulting projects have been carried out for repeat clients! This significant figure shows the strong relationships we've built with these industry-leading engineering and design companies. These clients consistently choose Bellwether Consulting Services for our services, demonstrating their satisfaction and trust in us over our competitors. As Estimators, we appreciate the significance of numbers, but in this instance, it's more than just figures; it's a testament to the trust and satisfaction our clients experience. At Bellwether, we are committed to delivering results that you can rely on. Be certain. Our clients certainly are! #ClientSatisfaction #RepeatClients #IndustryLeaders #EngineeringExcellence

Adam - Great case example of the value a Design Thinking approach can bring companies and in fact entire industries going through a period of transformative change.

I'm incredibly proud to share this video showcasing the powerful collaboration between Treehouse Innovation and DLA Piper. DLA Piper, one of the world’s leading law firms, has partnered with us for the past six years to support its ambition to transform its culture to drive greater impact for clients. Since 2018, we've partnered with the firm on innovation strategy, training internal teams, and establishing their internal innovation function: DLA Design. In this video Mayowa Odusote and Lydia Jane Hazlehurst share how DLA Design has helped spark a culture of agility and creativity, and the impact this has had on the firm, client relationships and opportunities. Thank you both for sharing your experiences! Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ePvjHC8R #DLAPiper #CultureTransformation #ClientImpact #Innovation

Exciting News from SBJ Smith Buss & Jacobs LLP! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a new practice area on our website! Our dedicated team of experts is ready to bring their extensive knowledge and experience to this exciting addition. Check out the updated section directly on our website to learn more about this new practice area and the talented professionals leading the way. www.sbjlaw.com #NewPracticeArea #SBJLawFirm #LegalExpertise #ClientFocused #InnovationInLaw #LawFirmUpdates

Check out below a snapshot of what the DLA Piper Birmingham office has been up to recently - some great deals across the practice areas!

Given the scale of the Projects in the Middle East and the ambitious programmes, it is often necessary for an Employer to reduce or omit works in order to limit risk of prolongation costs where a design is incomplete. In this latest article published in #ConstructionWeekMiddleEast, Claire Miller and I take a look at how best to manage these reductions. A quick read, but hopefully some useful points to consider. 

🚨 Industry awards build recognition, credibility and trust for professional services firms and their teams. Here are the upcoming deadlines in April and May that you’ll want to keep an eye on: 🦺 For #architecture, #engineering or #construction firms: April 19 — Zweig Group’s Rising Stars in the AEC Industry Award April 30 — PSMJ’s Premier Award for Client Satisfaction May 6 — ENR's Regional Best Projects Awards (early bird deadline) May 10 — BD+C’s Giants 400 Report May 19 — Zweig Group’s Hot Firm Award May 31 — DBIA’s Project/Teams Award ⚖️ For #lawfirm and #legal professionals: April 5 — Law360’s 2024 Rising Stars Series April 5 — Law360’s Attorney Promotions Q1 2024 April 12 — Benchmark Litigation USA April 22 — NLJ’s Elite Trial Lawyers Award May 5 — The American Lawyer’s Industry Awards May 5 — The American Lawyer’s Best Legal Departments Awards May 31 — ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources Award May 31 — Diversity Journal’s Women Worth Watching in Leadership (International) Save these to reference throughout the month and subscribe to our industry newsletter to be the first to get upcoming awards and PR opportunities! 📩 https://lnkd.in/gAeNjrgp

Lexology Panoramic: Commercial Contracts 2025, edited by Timothy P. Harkness, Linda H. Martin, David Livshiz, Scott Eisman of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, is available on Lexology: https://lnkd.in/egiTyksW Lexology Panoramic: Commercial Contracts is a quick reference guide enabling side-by-side comparison of local insights, including contract formation; statutory controls and implied terms; limitation of liability; payment terms; contract termination; subcontracting, assignment and third-party rights; dispute resolution considerations; enforcement; available remedies and recent trends. #LexologyPanoramic