- "Kevin understands very well how commercial results can flow from good legal strategies. He always seems to get the big picture." - Thorsten Vormann
- "What I particularly appreciated was his ability to resolve many issues in a practical and understanding way." - Marcus Mohr
- "He is always ready to help and his insights into practical business issues are invaluable." - Anushka Bakshi
- "Able to give very clear and specific advice on trademark management and brand protection." - Claude Reininger
Endorsements
Ken Takase
Partner, Baker & McKenzie, Tokyo.
kensaku.takase@bakermckenzie.com
“I have known Kevin for over 20 years since we first worked together at Baldwins in Auckland. We have kept in touch since then. I was delighted when Kevin gave me responsibility for the Fabergé work in Japan. Kevin is very practical and always keeps in mind the overall objectives of the client. Regardless of how complex or lengthy a matter may be, Kevin doesn’t give up. He gets the job done. An example of this includes the successful and highly strategic global brand acquisition of Fabergé which he led and managed. Kevin is commercial and solution oriented. While he knows the ins and outs of the law, his guidance is always practical and with a real world view. Importantly, Kevin is genuine, and always comes across as calm and understanding. He is extremely good at explaining technical legal issues in a manner which someone without a legal background can readily comprehend.”
Claude Reininger
Non Executive Director, Faberge UK Ltd, London.
“I have known Kevin as Group Legal Director for nearly 10 years in my capacity as both an Executive Director and NED of Faberge. Kevin acted as Company Secretary for a number of years and was always very helpful and knowledgeable regarding company administration. He had a very good and practical understanding of general commercial issues affecting the group and in addition, he was able to give very clear and specific advice on trademark management and brand protection.”
Dr Marcus Mohr
Managing Director, Victor Mayer GmbH & Co. KG, Pforzheim.
“For the 10 years Kevin was at Fabergé, my company was either a licensee or manufacturer of Fabergé jewellery and watches. In his capacity as Group Legal Director, Kevin was always very approachable and pleasant to deal with. He provided a valuable link to the business. His finger was always on the pulse and his feet firmly on the ground. What I particularly appreciated was his ability to resolve many issues in a practical and understanding way.”
Anushka Bakshi
Human Resources Director, 90TEN Ltd, London.
“I worked with Kevin for two years when I was HR Director at Fabergé and Kevin was Group Legal Director. I found Kevin to be an extremely imaginative and practical problem solver and a great sounding board to bounce confidential or strategic ideas off. He is always ready to help and his insights into practical business issues are invaluable, particularly when an independent view point or a possible change of direction is required.”
Dr Thorsten Vormann
Partner, K&L Gates LLP, Frankfurt.
“Kevin is a very knowledgeable trademark lawyer and an innovative and practical thinker. He had a well developed and well functioning strategic plan for both protecting the Fabergé brand and laying a foundation for its commercialisation. Kevin understands very well how commercial results can flow from good legal strategies. He always seems to get the big picture.”
Mark Holah
Partner, Bird & Bird LLP, London.
“I have known Kevin for nearly 20 years as a colleague and a client. He has very strong trade mark and branding skills and was instrumental in the development of the Fabergé brand protection programme. However, his experience goes much wider than this and at Fabergé he was, as Legal Counsel, involved in every aspect of the business.”
Sarah Fabergé
Fabergé Heritage Council, London.
“I have really appreciated Kevin’s professional advice and guidance over the 10 years I have known him at Fabergé. Incisive and thorough, he can be relied upon to get results.”
Sue Ironside
Partner, Baldwins, Auckland.
“Kevin was the senior member of my team at Baldwins in Auckland from 1996 to 2000 when he left to return to London. He is still remembered affectionately after all these years for his enthusiasm, his innovative thinking and the important role he played in training and mentoring junior staff. Kevin formed strong bonds with his ex-colleagues and it is always a pleasure to meet up with him again at events all around the world!”
