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Oz Watson

Oz Watson

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Oz is a Senior Associate working closely with high growth start-ups and tech-focussed businesses, primarily within the advertising, media and life sciences sectors.

Oz regularly advises clients on the appointment of media and advertising agencies and is particularly valued for his expertise in this sector, working with both brands and agencies across media and advertising matters.

Oz also has lots of experience working with fast-growth start-ups, advising on intellectual property rights and outsourcing arrangements.

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Since 2022 Senior Associate, Taylor Wessing
2018 - 2022 Senior Associate, Lewis Silkin LLP
2014 - 2018 Solicitor, Boyes Turner LLP
2016 Admitted as a lawyer, England and Wales
2014 LPC, University of Law, London
2013 GDL, Oxford Institute of Legal Practice
2011 Batchelor of Medical Science, University of Birmingham

Career

Since 2022 Senior Associate, Taylor Wessing
2018 - 2022 Senior Associate, Lewis Silkin LLP
2014 - 2018 Solicitor, Boyes Turner LLP

Education

2016 Admitted as a lawyer, England and Wales
2014 LPC, University of Law, London
2013 GDL, Oxford Institute of Legal Practice
2011 Batchelor of Medical Science, University of Birmingham

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Key Lawyer – Media: Advertising & marketing; Key Lawyer – Media: Digital content & social

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