John’s main areas of expertise are intellectual property exploitation, franchising, brand licensing, commercial agreements, competition law, sports and media.
His uncluttered and commercially focused approach has won him praise when dealing with high profile, high value matters. John is an established speaker at various brand licensing seminars both in the UK and abroad and is a director of the Manchester Fashion Network.
John enjoys playing ice hockey and helping his daughters achieve success in gymnastics and figure skating.
“John Burns is a highly regarded non-contentious expert with particular experience in the sports and media sectors”
Chambers UK 2012
(intellectual property band 3)
“John Burns provides excellent tactical advice”
Chambers UK 2011
Leading Individual (Band 3)
“Entrepreneurial and very commercial”
Legal 500 2010
“Is personable and pragmatic”
Chambers UK 2010
“A safe pair of hands”
Legal 500 2008