Domain & company name

— Our team
— Related services

The HLK team includes specialists in the acquisition and recovery of domain names. Different dispute resolution regimes are followed by different registrars and our attorneys and lawyers have successfully pursued many complaints before, for example, Nominet, WIPO and the Czech Arbitration Court.

We offer company name watching services to monitor the registration of conflicting company names and offer you an early warning of any problems.

Our team provides assistance in dealing with company name disputes, and frequently handle proceedings before the UK Company Names Tribunal, successfully requiring companies to adopt a new name.

"HLK combine technological expertise with a highly efficient organisation which is capable of working with accuracy."

Client testimonial, Legal 500 20/21

76 "They are extraordinarily responsive and knowledgeable and are my go-to firm for matters in the UK and the EU."

Client testimonial, Legal 500 20/21

Our team: Domain / company name

Brian Whitehead

Partner | Litigation

Richard Kempner

Partner | Litigation

Sanjeet Plaha

Partner | Litigation

Jason Dainty

Partner | Litigation

Daniel Chew

Partner, Vice President of The Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys | Tech

Nicole Ockl

Partner, Head of Legal, Trademarks and Designs (Germany) | Litigation

Rachel Hearson

Senior Associate | Trade marks

Ruth Bond

Associate | Trade marks

Kayleigh Walker

Senior Solicitor | Litigation

We know that defence of your patents or knocking out a competitor’s patents can play a vital role in your commercial landscape. That’s why we’re one step ahead. Sometimes more.

Our expert team provide enforcement and defence services.

A third-party IP right can represent a significant obstacle to your business. Sometimes there is no option other than to cancel it.

Your domain or our company name can represent your first interaction with a customer or client. If a third party comes to close, we can help with what to do next.

As well as the risk of reputational damage from sub-standard product, counterfeiting undermines your sales and can damage supply chain relationships, so identifying and tackling this insidious activity early on is vital.

A freedom to operate analysis can vary widely in both complexity and cost, and we can help you choose the path that is right for your commercial needs, in a way that is cost effective for you. We offer a staged approach so that you can manage your budget along this path.