"It is also one of New Zealand's top law firms with contentious skills," says one peer of general practice firm Bell Gully. While the firm is better known for its trade mark prosecution practice, competitors backed a promotion for contentious work, with copyright a particular area of expertise.
A couple of highlights saw the firm act for Reed Executive in an international dispute over the trade mark Reed against Reed Elsevier Group as well as represent Reckitt Benckiser in a copyright infringement claim against SC Johnson.
Senior associates Colleen Cavanagh and Hayley Miller are well-regarded by peers for their expertise in trade marks and commercialisation of IP respectively. Both are also adept at technology matters.