Corporate & Commercial
- Private equity investment and shareholder agreements
- Commercial contracts and cross-border joint ventures
- Website and mobile app terms, privacy policies, and rollout support
- E-commerce, data protection, and fintech compliance
Our People
Meet the Specialists Behind PAIL Solicitors
Founder-led legal expertise across intellectual property, technology, digital media, commercial law and online reputation.
Founder-Led Advice
Areas of Expertise
Speaking & Teaching
Safeguarding Rights, Reputation & Innovation
Trusted expertise in Intellectual Property, Digital Media & Reputation Management.
Digital Media & Technology
- Contracts in esports and gaming for global brands (e.g. Ford eSports)
- Licensing, sponsorship, influencer, and content creation agreements
- Blockchain, cryptocurrency, NFT, and token distribution regulations
- Litigation in 100+ software and hardware technology disputes
Intellectual Property
- Trademark registration, oppositions, and infringement proceedings
- Brand and copyright clearance, enforcement, and protection strategies
- IP litigation before the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court
- IP support for mergers, acquisitions, and post-acquisition integration
- Assignments, licences, and settlement agreements
Reputation & Disputes
- Online takedowns and defamation defence
- Managed over 400 trademarks for leading PLC brand
- Litigation strategy for IP, media, and technology disputes
- Providing tailored IP and compliance training to businesses
Author
A Practical Guide to Business, Law & the Internet
Published by Kogan Page (2002), one of the UK's earliest textbooks on internet law — covering intellectual property, e-commerce, data protection and digital media regulation.
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Peter Adediran is regularly invited as a keynote speaker, lecturer, and panelist on intellectual property, digital media, and reputation law. He has spoken at international conferences, universities, and industry forums, sharing insights on brand protection, online reputation, and the evolving digital economy.
- Influencer contracts and image rights
- Global IP licensing across borders
- Digital harassment and reputation remedies
Full Career Highlights, Key Skills & Awards
Key Skills
- Private equity investment
- Created electronic infrastructure documentation for IFAs and blue-chip Insurance companies, including AVIVA and Friends Provident International
- E-commerce terms and conditions drafting
- Data Protection Advice
- Patent registration of digital code and algorithm
- Trademark registration and infringement proceedings (managing over 400 trademarks and straplines registered to Friends Provident)
- Contractual negotiations and agreements related to all cryptocurrency and blockchain-related matters, focusing on financial and crypto regulations, including regulations for token distribution and for NFTs
- Commercial contracts in esports and gaming for Forzilla Ford Motor Company of America eSports brand, including drafting and reviewing licensing agreements, team player and captain agreements, sponsorship agreements, influencer agreements, business visa applications, end-user agreements, and user terms
- Commercial contracts and cross-border analysis of new markets related to website and mobile app projects, including drafting terms and conditions and privacy policies for over one hundred different types of website and mobile apps, negotiating affiliate, joint venture and partnership contracts, and assisting with the rollout of new products, processes and promotions
- Acting for claimant or defendant in over 112 hardware or software disputes in the technology courts
Intellectual Property
- Defending or prosecuting more than 150 cases in the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court
- Acting in over 450 trademark oppositions
- Advising on all aspects of IP such as brand and copyright clearance, brand protection and enforcement, IP aspects of new ventures, marketing campaigns, and products
- Merger & Acquisition specialist IP support, including working with other lawyers on IP due diligence and managing post-acquisition IP integration
- Handles IP infringement issues, including online takedowns, drafting and sending or responding to cease-and-desist letters, and preparing settlement agreements
- Drafting IP assignments and licenses
- Providing IP training to the client business
Corporate Finance
- Advising on private equity finance, shareholder agreements, and subscription rights
- Asset-based lending and loan agreements
Awards and Authorship
- Ranked in 90 Top commercial law firms & solicitors in the UK by EntrepreneurHandbook.co.uk — Nov 2014
- Author of A Practical Guide to Business Law and the Internet, published 2002 by Kogan Page. First Edition
- Nominated in October 2004, out of a national opinion poll, as one of the 100 United Kingdom key influencers and drivers in the field of e-commerce
Meet the Team
Mr Peter Adediran, LLB, PGDip LPC
Intellectual Property, Digital Media & Commercial Solicitor
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Maya El Husseini
Legal Assistant
Poppy Harston
Legal Assistant
Sean Burgess
Website Design and Social Media
Consultant
Mr Richard B. Jefferson, Licensed Californian Attorney
Consultant, Richard B. Jefferson
Richard practices in the areas of intellectual property law and business law, and represents clients within the media, entertainment, technology, action sports, and lifestyle brands spaces. He began his legal career working at Virgin Records America, Inc. in its legal and business affairs department.
Thereafter he held associate positions at McDermott, Will & Emery and a boutique entertainment and sports firm. In early 2003 he co-founded M.E.T.A.L. Law Group, LLP. Mr. Jefferson has extensive experience in putting together ventures, negotiating deals, managing intellectual property portfolios, and protecting brands within many fields including music, television, film, fashion/apparel, animation, e-commerce, video gaming, beverage, and interactive entertainment.
Mr. Jefferson earned a dual Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from The Ohio State University and received his Juris Doctor from Southwestern Law School where he participated in the accelerated two-year SCALE program.
Why Clients Choose Us
Beyond the Generalist
Sector insight in IP, media & entertainment identifies risks early.
Commercial Awareness
Advice aligned to what terms mean in practice, not theory.
Informed Perspective
Reputation, value and corporate matters handled with seasoned judgement.
Market Savvy
20+ years at the intersection of IP, digital media, entertainment and tech.
Practical Experience
From image rights to disputes, we deliver measurable outcomes.
Representative Work
A small number of examples, chosen for depth — see how the team approaches matters in practice.
Careers
Employment Opportunities
PAIL® Solicitors is always looking for exceptional talent to join the support team. If you're an innovator, imaginative, creative, or believe in a niche concept and the importance of high-quality service or products, we would love to hear from you.
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Get in Touch
Discuss Your Matter With Our Team
Whether you are protecting intellectual property, launching a technology platform, negotiating commercial agreements or addressing a complex dispute, tell us briefly about your objectives and any urgent deadline.
key skills
- Private equity investment
- Created electronic infrastructure documentation for IFAs and blue-chip Insurance companies, including AVIVA; Friends Provident International.
- E-commerce terms and conditions drafting.
- Data Protection Advice.
- Patent registration of digital code and algorithm.
- Trademark registration and infringement proceedings (managing over 400 trademarks and straplines registered to Friends Provident).
- contractual negotiations and agreements related to all cryptocurrency and blockchain-related matters. Focusing on financial and crypto regulations, including regulations for token distribution and for NFTs.
- commercial contracts in esports and gaming for Forzilla Ford Motor Company of America eSports brand, including drafting and reviewing licensing agreements, team player and captain agreements, sponsorship agreements, influencer agreements, business visa applications (multiple entries), end-user agreements, and user terms.
- commercial contracts and cross-border analysis of new markets related to website and mobile app projects, including drafting a wide range of terms and conditions and privacy policies for over one hundred different types of website and mobile apps, negotiating a broad range of affiliate, joint venture, and partnership contracts, and assisting with the rollout of new products, processes, and promotions.
- Acting for claimant or defendant in over 112 hardware or software disputes in the technology courts.
Intellectual Property
- Defending or prosecuting more than 150 cases in the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court.
- Acting in over 450 trademark oppositions.
- Advising on all aspects of IP such as brand and copyright clearance, brand protection and enforcement, IP aspects of new ventures, marketing campaigns,
and products.
- Merger & Acquisition specialist IP support, including working with other lawyers on IP due diligence and managing post-acquisition IP integration.
- Handles IP infringement issues, including online takedowns, drafting and sending or responding to cease-and-desist letters, and preparing settlement agreements.
- Drafting IP assignments and licenses.
- Providing IP training to the client business.
Corporate Finance
- Advising on private equity finance, shareholder agreements, and subscription rights.
- Asset-based lending and loan agreements.
Awards and authorship
Ranked in 90 Top commercial law firms & solicitors in the UK by EntrepreneurHandbook.co.uk - Nov 2014.
Author of: A Practical Guide to Business Law and the Internet, published 2002 by Kogan Page. First Edition.
Nominated in October 2004, out of a national opinion poll, as one of the 100 United Kingdom key influencers and drivers in the field of e-commerce.