Peter Rawlinson

Experience

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  DLA Piper

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2000

  I trained at DLA and qualified into the Commercial Property department but quickly developed a following in IP/IT and New Media work during my tenure. Trainee and then three years as a commercial and commercial property lawyer.

  • solicitor

    Jan 1996 - Jan 2000

  • solicitor

    Jan 1996 - Jan 2000
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  Raw Estates

  Jan 1998 - now

  Co-owner

  We offer a range of offices and workshops to small to medium sized businesses, artists and individuals.There are two sites, one in Neepsend, Sheffield the other in Dinnington. The sizes range from 125 - 800 sq ft with a range of facilities and prices.For more information contact the Raw Estates office on 0114 2754 379 or email info@rawestates.co.uk

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  Wake Smith LLP

  Oct 2000 - Nov 2013

  Lawyer with Wake Smith LLP specialising in e-commerce, technology, IP and commercial projects

  Wake Smith LLP has developed a strong reputation over the past 20 years working for technology companies in this region and its client base has some of the brightest stars who are at the cutting edge of the e-commerce solutions sector. Not only that but our clients in the specialised manufacturing and insurance sectors are adopting the latest technology and e-commerce applications and we have advised to help keep them within the various regulatory parameters but always with the commercial requirements of the client at the heart of our advice. In conjunction with our corporate team's expertise we are able to offer a broad range of legal services to assist companies in these sectors to re-organise their structures and help prepare them for sale or purchase where opportunities exist and generally guide them through these testing times. We also advise new businesses on formation of corporations and business structures, drafting privacy policies, structuring commercial transactions, and protecting and exploiting their brands and IP.Peter has over 13 years experience dealing with commercial matters with specialist knowledge in IP/IT licensing and projects. He advises on telecommunications, IT and e-commence, new media agreements (software development and copyright management), music businesses, games development work, data protection, insurance contracts (including FSA regulataory work), distribution and agency agreements.Peter also has expertise in buying and selling businesses, shareholders agreements, joint ventures, company registrations and re-structuring Show less

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  The Sheffield Brewery Company Limited

  Jan 2006 - now

  Co-owner

  Brewers of fine quality real ales The Sheffield Brewery Company has been operating since 2006. We deliver direct to the landlord through free trade or SIBA's direct deliver scheme. Alternatively, we have distributors who purchase wholesale. We now have an off licence on-site where you can pick up or order bottles of fresh craft ale brewed here at the brewery. We are also open every Peddlers so come on down to taste some real locally produced great tasting craft ales. We alse offer a superb brewery tour and pie and pea nights for corporates and social occasions and would be delighted to take bookings at anytime. Details are on www.sheffieldbrewery.com or call 0114 2727256 or email sales@sheffieldbrewery.com Show less

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  Excello Law

  Dec 2013 - now

  Lawyer

  I am a freelance commercial lawyer engaged by the national law firm, Excello Law. Their offices are in London, Liverpool, Leeds and Chester . I am based and work from my own office in the very special Blanco Rooms at Albyn Works in Sheffield. I work for some of the UK's leading providers within their particular sectors and have built very strong working relationships with those clients to help develop their businesses. My main areas of specialism cover commercial contracts, data protection (GDPR and PECR), marketing & social media, information technology and IP licensing. Please call me anytime to discuss your company's or business's legal requirements. Often a quick 5 minute chat can highlight issues you may not have considered and save you costs and limit exposure to risk before you execute a strategy or make your move. Show less