Howard Kennedy—Rosie Burbidge

London law firm Howard Kennedy announces the appointment of Rosie Burbidge as a partner in its Intellectual Property (IP) team.

Rosie brings extensive experience advising clients on the protection, management, and enforcement of their IP on a global scale. Rosie advises clients across many sectors including retail and leisure, particularly fashion, as well as consumer brands and technology. She is the author of the book European Fashion Law (2019), which sets out the main legal issues that all fashion businesses need to be aware of to thrive in the modern marketplace.

'Rosie's experience advising clients on complex intellectual property matters enhances our existing IP expertise. Her practice has strong synergies with our broader platform including our wider corporate and international offering', said Craig Emden, Managing Partner at Howard Kennedy. 'Her appointment is part of the continued expansion of our corporate practices and of our long-term growth strategy. It is indicative of our commitment to enhance our full-service offering, delivering tailored solutions that help our clients reach their objectives.'

Commenting on Rosie joining the firm, Robert Lands, Head of IP & Commercial stated: 'Rosie's excellent reputation precedes her. We have long been impressed with her work and we are accordingly delighted that she has chosen to join our team. Her expertise further strengthens and deepens our offering, and we are excited that we will be working together to provide an even greater service to clients.'

Rosie Burbidge added: 'I am excited to join Howard Kennedy as part of the intellectual property team. I look forward to working with Robert and the broader team advising ambitious clients on the protection, management, and enforcement of their IP.  The firm's international reach aligns perfectly with my global practice, and my expertise has clear synergies with the IP team and wider corporate groups. I look forward to working closely with my new colleagues helping clients successfully navigate their most complex IP issues.'

Howard Kennedy has continued to expand all practice areas with 29 lateral partner hires since May 2021. Rosie Burbidge joins Howard Kennedy from Gunnercooke LLP.