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Joelson—Akash Sachdeva

04 April 2020
Issue: 7882 / Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Firm expands intellectual property practice

Joelson, the London law firm, has announced the hire of Akash Sachdeva as partner (intellectual property) within their litigation & dispute resolution practice

Akash brings almost two decades of intellectual property litigation experience to Joelson, having regularly advised high-growth tech companies and household brand names on issues including patent litigation, trade secret arbitration, social media conduct, advertising disputes and digital reputation management. 

Akash is also qualified to practise as a solicitor in Hong Kong and has had significant experience in international arbitration, having acted in ICC, AAA and LCIA arbitration disputes. 

Jo Gregory, partner, litigation & dispute resolution at Joelson, said: ‘We are thrilled to announce that Akash Sachdeva is joining our team as a partner. Following recent case wins, we are fortunate to be experiencing a period of tremendous growth, and we are growing the team to reflect that. Akash’s experience and expertise will be invaluable to both current and future clients.’

Akash Sachdeva said: ‘Joelson is a firm I have admired for a number of years and it is a privilege to have this opportunity to join them on the next chapter of their journey. As a business they have a true client-first approach, which is a principle I have always sought to live by throughout my career to date. With that in mind, this represents a natural next step for my career and I am excited to get started.’

Issue: 7882 / Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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