France joins from Taylor Wessing, where she built a strong reputation advising major international brands on complex, cross-border IP matters. Dual qualified in UK and French law, France brings extensive experience in managing large, international trade mark portfolios and commercially driven IP strategies, from the prosecution of trade mark registrations to infringement actions. France's arrival further bolsters Shoosmiths' leading trade mark and brand practice and strengthens the firm's capabilities across its key sectors, including Consumer & Retail, Automotive and Technology. France is particularly well known for managing