Our Brussels office defends EU decision-makers on behalf of our clients in all areas, from EU copyright legislation and audiovisual regulation to data protection and competition policy, trade and e-commerce, and provides specialised legal support. We have also established an informal network of trusted foreign law firms – with a similar focus to ours on media, technology and intellectual property – to ensure our clients receive the advice they need in all major jurisdictions. „Total commitment from partners – technically first-class combined with a practical approach and always pleasant and available. This firm stands out in the legal market. We advise and support our clients in the financing, exploitation and protection of their creative and economic assets. In addition to our specialist commercial expertise, Wiggin also provides comprehensive corporate, tax, finance, litigation, employment and real estate legal advice. Wiggin`s miracles: The company spends up to 5% of its time per bono per year. The firm provides free legal advice to the Ndlovu Youth Choir of Limpopo, South Africa (an after-school programme for orphaned and vulnerable children). With Wiggin`s help, the nonprofit program now operates as a global recording and touring group. We are a law firm specializing in media, technology and intellectual property. We help our clients realize the value of their ideas in the digital age. Our specialists predict the legal challenges arising from the abundance of new ideas and technologies that the digital world is constantly creating.
To help our clients overcome their key challenges, we strive to build the best legal and support teams made up of people from diverse backgrounds, nurtured and developed in an inclusive environment that allows them to express who they are. And there`s a real sense of camaraderie throughout the company, thanks in part to the fact that the company only accepted four interns. „I couldn`t ask for more,“ enthuses a well-supported recruit. „The other articling students, paralegals and juniors are all very supportive, open to questions and really try to help each other.“ Our specialists predict the legal challenges arising from the abundance of new ideas and technologies that the digital world is constantly emerging. „Exceptional and pragmatic advice in commercial law. Wiggin understands the media landscape and the complexity of negotiated transactions, adding exceptional business, legal and technical value at every stage. Super timely in their answers, totally human in their interactions and a pleasure to work with. Another recruit enthuses up: „The work is state-of-the-art. The firm is generally at the forefront of global media history, development or transaction and the subject matter underlying the legal work is exciting, highly publicized and often highly newsworthy.
Michael Browne has excellent judgment, extensive experience and is able to synthesize and analyze complex technical and legal cases to resolve important issues. „Mike Browne – very good at analyzing complex technical and legal issues and addressing the fundamental issues around which the case is likely to revolve. Especially good in cases where there are multiple causes. Extensive experience in patents. Highlights its broader experience in patent litigation. „Sara Ashby is a guide. She has an excellent record as a patent attorney. Sara has a sharp legal brain, but she is still very commercial and customer-oriented. These qualities, as well as his determination in litigation to achieve the best results for his clients, allow him to have an excellent track record.
Sara is able to focus on different areas. „Wiggin is an extension of our in-house legal function. The team intervenes without problem to support us when we need it. His knowledge of the industry is fantastic and allows him to advise with real practicality and marketing. „If you`re in this space, it doesn`t get much better – we work with the best clients who do innovative, high-level work. You will be given responsibility as soon as you feel comfortable with it. Much of what we do is commercial rather than pure legal work – you really get to know/advise/negotiate the practical aspects of clients` business. « Intern, 2019 CLIENT: Confidential COMPANY/FIRM: Wiggin LLP REFERENCE: „The international regulatory framework for gambling is characterized by a lack of harmonization; inconsistent approach, application and enforcement; often stressful; surgically invasive; commercially indispensable; legally multilateral; And particularly politicized. Wiggin has a truly unique understanding of this 3-dimensional maze: few others claim it, no one else does“ „The services provided by Wiggin`s Gaming and Betting Practice are exceptional, their in-depth knowledge of the UK gambling market and the ability to connect with legal advisors from around the world provide a service that can meet almost any gambling-related demand. Without a doubt, the best British gambling lawyers are. „Gordon Moir and a team of exceptional IT and telecommunications lawyers. They have in-depth knowledge of a wide range of IT and telecommunications issues as well as legal applications. Not only do they have a deep understanding of legal issues, but they also have a professional understanding of the technology involved.
In addition to legal work, articling students and juniors can enjoy the firm`s vibrant social and sports scene, which contributes to a healthy team player atmosphere. In addition to the aforementioned Wigstock Music Festival every two years, Wiggin traditionally hosts an annual Christmas party with the aforementioned show of new carpenters, an avocado dinner „which gets quite chaotic and usually ends around 5am“ and regular events at his on-site pub, The Wiggin Arms.