Graham Webster
Partner | London
> Experience > Sectors and focus areas > Luxury brands
Protecting and enhancing the value of your brand is one of the most critically important aspects of a successful company. Aspiring to convey quality, credibility and experience in an increasingly globalized and hyper competitive environment is what makes you unique and sets you apart from the rest.
Whether you are starting, growing or maturing, the importance you place on your brand will always be the same. This belief manifests itself in everything we do. Enhancing our own brand with offices internationally, recruiting and retaining expertise in our clients sectors, using our knowledge to help our clients achieve their goals.With experience advising some of the world’s best-known brands, we can help you to devise brand guidelines, protect your brand identity and monitor your portfolio – enforcing your rights as needed.
Commercial real estateOur standout commercial property practice helps well-known businesses to grow around the world. We also work with clients from charities to developers to ensure that their deals go smoothly.
Commercial agreementsProperly structured agreements will protect and advance your interests. With knowledge across sectors such as luxury brands, sport and the arts, we draft contracts that work for the long term.
Commercial litigationOur highly skilled commercial litigators assist with complex, multi-jurisdictional cases of all kinds. Whether acting for an investor, business or brand, our creative approach gets results.
With experience across a range of sectors, our lawyers will make sure your employment contract puts you in a strong position – whether in regard to benefits or post-termination restrictions.
Intellectual propertyWith wide industry knowledge and experience, our lawyers will grasp your brand and its context quickly and advise on how best to protect mission-critical intellectual property and data.
Technology and digital commerceDigital and technology-focused businesses come to Withers for decisive advice. We help you to keep pace with global regulatory frameworks, and have deep knowledge of transactions such as licensing.
Mergers and acquisitionsOur seasoned team has acted in the full range of transactions, be it public company takeovers or contentious buyouts – getting the deal done quickly, within regulations and with minimal fuss.
Artificial intelligence, 3D printing and virtual reality are transforming fashion. We help our clients stay at the forefront of innovation thanks to our in-depth fashion and tech experience.
TaxWith a team of more than 150 specialist tax lawyers, who are qualified in jurisdictions around the world, we are perfectly placed to handle even the most complex, cross-border tax issues.
Media and reputationThe publication of private or inaccurate information can seriously damage reputations. Should the worst happen, our media law team will quickly advise on how to mitigate any potential impact.
SponsorshipSponsorship deals can be highly beneficial to both parties. Our global team has supported some of the world’s top campaigns and can assist with everything from contracts to negotiating deals.
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