Christopher Kelly

Head of Legal, EMEA at Bloomberg L.P.

London, England, United Kingdom

About

I’m a commercial, technology and intellectual property lawyer with 15 years’ experience in the tech, media and financial services sectors. I work closely with business management and product specialists to advise on product development and licensing models, as well as transactions and contentious matters. My experience includes the development and implementation of strategies, systems and processes that underpin intellectual property licensing programmes.

Experience

  • Bloomberg (12 yrs 5 mos)
    • Head of Legal, EMEA
      Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

    • Counsel
      Mar 2014 - Jan 2023 · 8 yrs 11 mos

      Advising and supporting all levels of business management, product development and sales teams across the firm's financial technology products and services.

  • Senior Counsel, Legal & Business Affairs at Warner Bros. Entertainment
    Oct 2008 - Feb 2014 · 5 yrs 5 mos

    Supported the consumer products division with a focus on the protection, clearance, management and commercial exploitation of the studio's intellectual property assets.

  • Associate, Brand Protection at Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP
    Jul 2006 - Oct 2008 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Advised and represented clients in the technology and media fields in relation to trade mark, copyright, design, and other intellectual property and brand-related issues including rights prosecution, litigation, and licensing.

  • Trainee Barrister at Quadrant Chambers
    2005 - 2006 · 1 yr

  • Research Assistant, Commercial and Common Law Team at Law Commission of England and Wales
    2004 - 2005 · 1 yr