Simon Pigden
Partner & Head of Intellectual Property, Commerce & Technology
- Birmingham
- t: 0121 234 0153
- m: 0772 193 9794
Expertise
Simon heads up Gateley’s Intellectual Property, Commerce & Technology practice. He is a commercial lawyer in every sense, advising clients across a range of sectors. Simon advises on:
- commercial ventures
- outsourcing (of IT, logistics, facilities management and other business processes)
- procurement of goods and services
- licensing of rights
- supply chain management
- franchising
- sport
- hotels
- Bribery Act compliance
How do you help clients?
I focus on businesses that need commercial agreements written to a very high standard whilst keeping negotiations within budget and on time. My experience stretches over 30 years, covering a range of business sectors and a mosaic of corporate clients.
I believe that good legal documents focus on the outcome. Although a lawyer's work is often completed when a contract is signed, this is just the start of the business which each agreement records. The capacity to look ahead and prepare for the future relationship is paramount and I strive to complete the negotiation of agreements so that my clients have a strong contractual platform from which to realise the return on investment driving their commercial goals and objectives.
Experience
- Advising a leading utility company on various outsourcing projects.
- Advising a leading sportswear brand on logistics and warehousing contracts.
- Advising a customs clearance specialist company on its involvement in the GB/ NI border.
- Advising a leading retail brand on Brexit-related supply chain issues.
- Advising West Ham United and other football clubs as to branding, protection of IP, sponsorship and media contracts.