Athene is an Associate in JMW's IP & Commercial team with experience across commercial, data protection, and intellectual property matters.
Athene advises on the full lifecycle of commercial agreements, including the supply of goods and services, software development and SaaS agreements, manufacturing, distribution, franchise and IP licensing arrangements, as well as talent and influencer contracts, and data protection matters such as data processing agreements and privacy notices.
Athene's client base spans the arts, media and entertainment, technology, sport and leisure, consumer brands, and food and beverage sectors.
Athene has spent valuable time on secondment to a global quick service restaurant brand, and prior to joining JMW, as Junior Legal Counsel in a respected film and TV production company. As a result, she has a clear understanding of the commercial drivers influencing clients' businesses and the demands placed on in-house lawyers. Athene uses this insight to provide clear and pragmatic commercial advice.
Athene joined JMW in January 2024, having previously completed her training contract with a specialist media law firm in London and Brussels. Athene originally graduated from the University of York with a degree in Music before completing her Graduate Diploma in Law, LPC, and MSc with the University of Law.