A commercially focused IP lawyer with 20 years’ experience, Adrian advises on the protection and commercialisation of inventions, brands, technologies and trade secrets and other confidential information. His experience spans private practice, in-house legal, and commercial innovation roles in Australia, Europe and the US. He advises on IP, legal and commercial issues arising in collaborations, joint ventures, R&D, product development, manufacturing, procurement, M&A, marketing and technology commercialisation. Adrian has particular experience helping businesses manage and enforce trade secrets, including in technology development projects, cross-border commercial arrangements and disputes. He has also managed trade secrets litigation, bringing a practical understanding of how confidential information is created, protected, and contested. He regularly negotiates with start-ups, listed companies, multinationals, OEMs, government entities and state-owned enterprises, combining strategic IP advice with a pragmatic approach to balancing commercial objectives with legal and IP risks.