Today, the automotive sector is among the fastest-evolving industries, moving from its foundation in mechanical engineering to one increasingly defined by software, data and connectivity. This evolution is reshaping how vehicles are designed, differentiated and experienced. A recent analysis by C. Biccherini (Murgitroyd, 2025) highlights how electrification, software-defined architectures and autonomous technologies are driving this transformation.  Patent…

When most organisations think about IP, their focus is often on patents, trademarks, or litigation. Yet behind every successful IP portfolio lies a different kind of expertise – the operational leaders who ensure that data, processes and systems are efficient, compliant, and strategically aligned. Without this layer, even the most imaginative IP strategy can become bogged down in process…

English version available below Ces dernières années, la France est devenue un acteur clé de l’innovation en santé numérique, portée par des investissements stratégiques du gouvernement dans le cadre de l’initiative France 2030 et du programme French Tech 2030. Ces efforts représentent un engagement audacieux pour transformer le secteur de la santé grâce à des…

Private equity investment in the legal industry is not a new phenomenon. Since the early 1990s, firms have seen periodic injections of private capital aimed at accelerating growth, modernising infrastructure, and expanding market share. Comparable professional services sectors, such as accountancy, have experienced similar trends over the past few decades. However, momentum around private equity…

Welcome to the latest edition of Quarterly Insights. Welcome to the latest edition of Adamsons’ Quarterly Insights. Each issue highlights a curated selection of trends and developments shaping the legal, intellectual property (IP), compliance, and privacy landscapes, helping leaders stay informed and make strategic growth decisions in today’s dynamic market. This quarter, we bring you…

At Adamsons, we are proud to be a trusted partner to law firms and companies seeking the very best in intellectual property (IP) leadership—whether that be an experienced litigator, a senior trademark professional, or a Chief IP Counsel. Our dedicated focus on IP spans the full spectrum of specialisms, from Unified Patent Court (UPC) litigation…

An Interview with Samantha Knowles, Head of Global Research and Certified Personal Career Development Coach Samantha Knowles grew up in a working-class family in the North West of England. Quiet and observant, she often found herself retreating inwards. “I didn’t speak up much,” she reflects. “The world felt loud, and I preferred the stillness of my…

Q&A with Thomas Gaunt, Partner & Head of Intellectual Property at Lewis Silkin Combinations in the legal and intellectual property (IP) sectors have been on the rise in recent years, driven by factors such as increased globalisation, client demands for broader services, and the pursuit of economies of scale. While the motivations for combinations are often clear,…

Welcome to the latest edition of Quarterly Insights. Welcome to the latest edition of Adamsons’ Quarterly Insights. Each issue highlights a selection of the latest trends and developments shaping the legal, intellectual property, compliance, and privacy fields, helping leaders stay ahead and make informed and strategic growth decisions in these dynamic fields. You will also…