About the firm
A specialist IP firm for the people who make things.
Meridian IP was founded in 2008 on a single idea: creators, founders and brands deserve lawyers who actually understand the work. Seventeen years on, that idea is still the firm.
What we believe
Three principles, no exceptions.
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Specialist only
Every Meridian lawyer practices exclusively in IP. No generalists, no hand-offs to outside counsel.
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Strategic from day one
We map the IP position before the first filing, so protection aligns with the business plan, not the other way around.
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Creative, not corporate
We speak the language of studios, founders and product teams — and write contracts you can actually understand.
The timeline
17 years, three offices, one discipline.
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2008
Founded in London by Anna Whitfield and three IP specialists from Magic Circle firms.
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2013
Opens New York office; represents its first Grammy-winning artist in a catalogue dispute.
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2017
Launches a dedicated Generative AI practice, advising on training-data licensing and model output risk.
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2021
Singapore office opens to serve Southeast Asia's fast-growing creative-tech economy.
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2025
Recognised in Chambers & Partners for Copyright, Trade Marks and Media & Entertainment.
Leadership
Partners, not rainmakers.
Each partner maintains a hands-on practice. You will know the person signing your opinion — and you can call them directly.
- AW
Anna Whitfield
Managing Partner · London
Copyright & media rights
- DO
Daniel Okafor
Partner · New York
Patent strategy · biotech
- MLT
Mei Lin Tan
Partner · Singapore
Cross-border IP & licensing
- SR
Sofia Ricci
Partner · London
Brand protection & anti-counterfeit
Recognition
Recognised by the directories that matter.
- Chambers & Partners — Band 1, Copyright (2025)
- WTR 1000 — Gold tier, UK & US
- IAM Patent 1000 — Highly recommended
- Legal 500 — Tier 1, Media & Entertainment
- Lawyers for Creators — Outstanding IP Boutique
- B Corp Certified (2024)