Sharon Playford
Solicitor at Excello Law- Claim this Profile
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Antonio Messina
Clear, amicable, competent, fast, great value for money, Sharon gives you the impression that she just cares about your business. It’s just a pity I couldn’t sign Sharon for a broader range of legal issues! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Richard Bentley
I worked with Sharon for many years at the Telegraph Media Group and I found her legal counsel to be clear , precise and always helpful. Content distribution has many pitfalls, contractually and of course in terms of copyright and I always knew I was getting the best help at all times.
Antonio Messina
Clear, amicable, competent, fast, great value for money, Sharon gives you the impression that she just cares about your business. It’s just a pity I couldn’t sign Sharon for a broader range of legal issues! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Richard Bentley
I worked with Sharon for many years at the Telegraph Media Group and I found her legal counsel to be clear , precise and always helpful. Content distribution has many pitfalls, contractually and of course in terms of copyright and I always knew I was getting the best help at all times.
Antonio Messina
Clear, amicable, competent, fast, great value for money, Sharon gives you the impression that she just cares about your business. It’s just a pity I couldn’t sign Sharon for a broader range of legal issues! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Richard Bentley
I worked with Sharon for many years at the Telegraph Media Group and I found her legal counsel to be clear , precise and always helpful. Content distribution has many pitfalls, contractually and of course in terms of copyright and I always knew I was getting the best help at all times.
Antonio Messina
Clear, amicable, competent, fast, great value for money, Sharon gives you the impression that she just cares about your business. It’s just a pity I couldn’t sign Sharon for a broader range of legal issues! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Richard Bentley
I worked with Sharon for many years at the Telegraph Media Group and I found her legal counsel to be clear , precise and always helpful. Content distribution has many pitfalls, contractually and of course in terms of copyright and I always knew I was getting the best help at all times.
Experience
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Excello Law
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United Kingdom
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Legal Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Solicitor
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Sep 2012 - Present
I am a consultant solicitor working with Excello Law. We offer a premium legal service to businesses delivered only by experienced solicitors through our virtual office enabling us to offer an extremely competitive service whilst not compromising on quality. My areas of specialism include drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts including consultancy agreements, supplier terms and conditions, IT agreements (including software and website development agreements from either a client or a developer's perspective and hosting and support service agreements), sponsorship agreements, advertising and marketing agreements, agency agreements and confidentiality agreements. I also advise on intellectual property issues including copyright, trademarks and passing off as well as drafting and advising on IP assignments and licences. I offer general risk management advice to businesses particularly those in the media, marketing and advertising sectors including compliance advice in relation to advertising, marketing and promotions, e-commerce and Data Protection.
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Legal Consultant
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Oct 2013 - Dec 2016
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Sole Legal Counsel
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Jul 2012 - Dec 2013
I advised on all areas of law relevant to the business including drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and general legal compliance and risk management. I advised on all areas of law relevant to the business including drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and general legal compliance and risk management.
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Group Lawyer
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Apr 2009 - Jul 2012
A broad role providing comprehensive legal advice to a group of 18 marketing services agencies covering fields such as design and production of packaging; branding; digital communications and asset management; point-of-purchase; product development and design, PR and retail design and strategy. A broad role providing comprehensive legal advice to a group of 18 marketing services agencies covering fields such as design and production of packaging; branding; digital communications and asset management; point-of-purchase; product development and design, PR and retail design and strategy.
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The Telegraph
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United Kingdom
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Media Production
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700 & Above Employee
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Company Solicitor
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Oct 1997 - Dec 2008
An extremely varied role. Main responsibilities included drafting and negotiating commercial contracts (including content licences, contributor agreements, software licenses, website design and development agreements, marketing and sponsorship agreements and consultancy agreements), data protection compliance, providing advice on advertising codes, marketing and sales promotions, gambling licences and website and e-commerce terms and other ad hoc advice. An extremely varied role. Main responsibilities included drafting and negotiating commercial contracts (including content licences, contributor agreements, software licenses, website design and development agreements, marketing and sponsorship agreements and consultancy agreements), data protection compliance, providing advice on advertising codes, marketing and sales promotions, gambling licences and website and e-commerce terms and other ad hoc advice.
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Education
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1996 - 1997
The College of Law, London
Legal Practice Course, Law
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