Choosing the right legal support for your business is critical

Raymond Millien. General Electric Oil & Gas.

“Virtuoso Legal recently acted for General Electric Oil & Gas in relation to a high-value intellectual property acquisition. The assets to be purchased by us were a portfolio of worldwide patents protecting cutting-edge technology. We were particularly impressed with their ability to cut through to the core IP issues in such a short time scale. Their legal knowledge in this area was impressive but also very commercially driven. They demonstrated keen negotiation skills when working with the other side’s lawyers and defended our interests at every stage. We appreciated their work on this matter and the level of service we received. We look forward to working with them again in the future.”

Martin Ryan. Ryan Holdings.

“It was a great benefit to me to have Virtuoso Legal negotiate a manufacturing license for all my designs. The achievement of very favourable terms was due to her imaginative solutions and exceptional negotiating skills. I’m so glad I had Virtuoso fighting my corner.”

Prof. Joe Wilson Leeds College of Music.

“Virtuoso Legal has been instrumental in the radical overhaul of our copyright policies for student and staff at Leeds College Of Music. As well as creating a policy that allows much more freedom and protection for student work, she has allowed us to ensure that Leeds College Of Music’s attitude towards intellectual property and copyright is both progressive and fit for purpose. They also delivered bespoke training on these new policies for a wide range of staff and stakeholders, from Student Services, Human Resources,  Registry, Business Support to Academic Staff, to ensure that these policies were all fully understood by those who would have to explain and implement them to staff and students.”

Cielo Cartwright. Matchmakers International.

“The IP audit and recommendations provided by Kirsten were thorough, informative, and above all commercially focused. Working with Virtuoso Legal, it very quickly became clear that they understand how businesses work. They are very responsive to the needs of the client and appreciate the value of practical and commercial advice, at all times providing workable strategies for putting this into effect. I would highly recommend the team at Virtuoso Legal.”

Jane Dennison. Dennison Trailers.

“Liz Ward at Virtuoso Legal has worked for several years for Dennison Trailers. Liz has always provided me with commercial advice and she understands the importance of providing practical, clear advice in relation to our Intellectual Property requirements. Liz assisted us in defending an alleged patent infringement case in 2011 by explaining our legal position and the best strategy to adopt. She has also assisted us when our designs were taken by a former employee and used by a third party. Liz is currently advising on some complex patent issues.”

Pekka Moinenen. Argos Systems Inc.

“The decision confirms that my company was merely conducting its business legitimately.  As a relatively small company based in the US, being dragged into the High Court in London by Argos UK was obviously very chilling, but the team at Virtuoso Legal guided us through the procedure throughout and during trial in London. We are very pleased with the result and look forward to focusing upon our business in the years to come.”

Simon Hartley. Be World Class.

"Virtuoso Legal has given us tremendous value. I knew there were holes in our IP protection but I didn’t know what or where. Virtuoso Legal helped us identify the holes which we’re now filling. I’m a great believer that finding partners in business is more beneficial than finding suppliers. I consider Virtuoso Legal to be a valued supplier. I have no hesitation in recommending them."

Jane Lambert. NIPC Chambers.

“Barristers are uniquely placed to judge the ability of the solicitors or patent agents who instruct them and Liz Ward is one of the best IP solicitors I have known in my 32 years at the Bar.”