Clive Halperin

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Clive Halperin

Partner

Areas: Corporate & Commercial,
Intellectual Property & Media,
Technology & Internet Law,
Data Protection & Privacy,
Trade marks

“My clients want to understand what matters – what’s important when it comes to meeting their commercial and strategic objectives,” Clive explains. “I help them find the answers to enable them achieve their goals or protect their interests.”

How does he do that? “It’s about finding the right solution,” he responds. “Legal knowledge is assumed, of course, so what differentiates you is your ability to combine that with your understanding of the client, their objectives and your ability to find a pathway through. Really, it comes down to developing the legal and commercial tactics that get them where they want to be.” Clive’s clients have described it as ‘magicking a solution’.

Breadth and depth of expertise

Clive’s expertise encompasses company law including mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, shareholder and partnership structures and dispute resolution strategies.

He advises on all forms of commercial, technology and e-commerce law, with particular expertise in the media and sport sectors. He advises on franchises, acting for large franchisees of multinational brands and for master franchisees negotiating bespoke master franchise agreements. And he works with clients on commercial issues including structuring, ownership, licensing and management of Intellectual Property (IP) rights and trademarks.

Tailored advice

Clive is all too aware that for many legal problems there’s an internet-searchable, template-based solution. “There’s so much available,” he says, “but none of it is tailored. You can download a template privacy statement, for example, but most people wouldn’t know whether they need everything that’s in there. Nor would they know what’s missing – which could be crucial.

“The same is true of a shareholder agreement: the agreement you need when you’re the same age as your partner is very different from the one, you’ll need if your partner is likely to retire ten years before you.”

“What I bring to the table is that combination of legal and commercial expertise to know what really matters. Then I apply it so that my clients can protect their interests or fully exploit the commercial value of them.”

A love of learning

Clive recognises he has had, “an unusual pathway to law. I studied and qualified as a pharmacist. I’m still a pharmacist. I love technology. And I enjoy the lifelong learning of the law. In my area you can’t get comfortable because there’s always a new data protection law, a new company law, a new consumer rights law. It forces you to think. You can’t just rely on your experience.”

Qualifications & Experience

Clive attended Kings College, University of London (B Pharm (Hons)) 1989 and qualified as a solicitor in 1994. He joined GSC in 1998 and became a partner in 1999.

He is a member of The Society of Computers & Law and The Royal Pharmaceutical Society.

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“We have found the service excellent, and it is for this reason we have continued to use GSC. The key strengths for us have been a commercial approach to deals that is often missing from solicitors, and a personal service based on a knowledge of us and our needs and long-term plans.”

“The main positive comparison we have noted from GSC is the personal touch and commercial acumen.”

“We have often used different legal firms for IP and other work in the past, but GSC’s commercial approach and professionalism, coupled with the excellent working relationship we have built up over a number of years makes it our preferred choice.”

“As a Financial Advisor I have been personally using and recommending GSC for over thirty years. I have referred clients of mine to them and only ever been thanked for the recommendation, which should convey the confidence I have in the individuals, and the firm.”

“Great result today. Just wanted to say thank you for your continued hard work in fighting our corner on this case. You have both been amazing. Michael incredible support and good ideas.”

"Clive Halperin is very knowledgeable in M&A; and his ability to understand the nuances of a software business is exceptional" - Legal 500 2019

"Having worked with GSC and specifically with Clive Halperin for over 15 years he is first and foremost a brilliant lawyer with huge commercial understanding and a man of integrity. On those grounds alone I wouldn't use another lawyer. Our work together has spanned IP, tech, commercial contracts, joint ventures and mergers & acquisitions" - Legal 500 2022

‘Clive Halperin is without doubt one of the best lawyers that I have worked with over the last 20 plus years. Clive’s knowledge in his field of expertise is second to none. He is always available and provides concise yet detailed responses to questions and problems.’

Legal 500: ‘Clive Halperin is incredibly knowledgeable and personable. He has a way of explaining things very clearly to those with no legal background and his insights and solutions are worthy of a very high recommendation.’

Legal 500: ‘The Corporate Commercial team led by Clive Halperin has got a great combination of an exceptional skill set and the ability to exceed expectations that a client as. I believe that what differs GSC Solicitors from other law firms is their commerciality and legal talent that translates through every aspect of dealing with their clients as well as consistently hard work to understand the client and to get to the heart of client’s business coupled with good value for money.. Real problem solvers and highly professional and business focussed. They are also very nice people to deal with so you feel that absolutely nothing can ever go wrong when you have GSC people on your team. Altogether, this leads to a great long-term relationship.’

Legal 500: 'The commercial advice provided by Clive Halperin was exceptional. This was truly a client-focused service where it was not just about receiving the best possible commercial advice but also understanding what the client needs. Clive assisted me on a variety of commercial aspects and helped me set up one of my businesses. One of the aspects of Clive’s approach is his innovative and entrepreneurial thinking that at times may go beyond just law. I felt very well looked after. I also appreciated Clive’s authentically warm personality, quick responses and his support. I would highly recommend Clive to future clients also for his star quality, profound knowledge and legal talent.’

Legal 500: ‘star quality, profound knowledge and legal talent.’