GJE celebrates new year promotions

GJE is pleased to be celebrating the start of the new year with the news of two promotions: Alice Anderson and Guy Edwards have both been promoted to senior associates with effect from 1 January 2026.

Alice Anderson is a UK Trade Mark Attorney in our trade marks team. With over 10 years of experience, Alice works with start-ups and SMEs in the early stages of selecting, clearing and protecting their brand in the UK and internationally. She also advises large multinational clients where the focus lies in enforcement and portfolio management. Alice works across a diverse range of industries, but has particular expertise in food and drink sector, and in pharmaceuticals and aesthetics.

Guy Edwards is a European and UK Patent Attorney and a UPC Representative. He joined GJE in 2015, prior to which he worked as a naval architect. He works with clients across the engineering, software, medtech and telecommunications sectors, and has a particular interest in marine engineering, renewable energy and oil and gas infrastructure.

Speaking on the news of the promotions, joint managing partner Michael Lord said:

“I am delighted to be starting 2026 by congratulating Alice and Guy on their promotions. Both have demonstrated excellent levels of technical ability and client service, and this is something clients regularly feed back to us. I would like to wish them every success as they progress in their careers with GJE.”