Atar Shafighian

Associate

Atar is an Associate across both our Trade Marks and Transactions teams in which he advises on contentious, non-contentious and commercial IP issues. His clients include leading global brands as well as innovative start-ups spanning a range of fields including entertainment, luxury brands, finance and pharmaceuticals.

Before joining Carpmaels & Ransford, Atar trained both in private practice and in-house across a range of practice areas including commercial, data protection, finance and litigation.

Prior to qualifying as a solicitor, Atar worked as a professional musician and senior lecturer, having trained as a pianist in jazz performance and composition at London’s Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He has released three albums to date and worked with numerous artists as a writer and session musician.

Atar is a member of the British Literary and Artistic Copyright Association and the Society for Computers & Law.

Outside of the office, Atar continues to work on various music projects as well as improving his tennis game and exploring London’s music, theatre and culinary offerings.

Qualifications

  • Graduate Diploma in Law (University of Westminster)
  • Legal Practice Course (University of Law)
  • Solicitor