Philip Hannay

“Philip was my corporate law tutor whilst studying for my Diploma in Professional Legal Practice at the University of Glasgow. Not only was Philip an extremely engaging and encouraging tutor, he was also a great source of advice to me when it came to life beyond the Diploma. I approached him with a view to getting some tips on how to enhance my CV and Covering Letter; he was more than happy to take time out of his busy schedule to speak to me and gave lots of constructive and very valued feedback. Philip has a vast amount of commercial and legal knowledge and I feel very grateful to have benefited from his practical and expert advice. It is clear that he wants his students to achieve their absolute potential, and that is something I really appreciate. Thank you, Philip!”

“I had a meeting with Philip regarding IP; he has been very helpful, clear and friendly. He did a fantastic job explaining complex law points and made everything simple and understandable. His advice was perfectly on point, and - as a start-up - help us to move forward confidently. I will strongly recommend his services, and without any doubts, I will be returning to his knowledge as our company develops. Thank you for your help!”

“I reached out to Philip on a whim through a small connection for some council on a few legal questions. I was blown away by his authenticity and eagerness to help. Without ever meeting in person, he took valuable time to give me genuine, thought-out advice. He was extremely prompt and detailed with his replies. I would recommend him to anyone seeking legal council in his areas of expertise. ”

“At the successful conclusion of a three-year long collaboration with Cloch Solicitors, I wish to reflect on the special features of the fantastic assistance we have received from this very fine group of professionals led by Philip Hannay – a true safe harbor for us who had been exposed to a cascade of stormy conditions. Against all possible odds (that would daunt even the most intrepid start-up entrepreneur!), Cloch Solicitors have helped us score a series of victories on multiple fronts that eventually have fully redressed the serious prejudice that was initially inflicted. What was so special about their approach? First and foremost, a strong and loyal client partnership spirit that focused on getting very concrete results so as to reverse, bit by bit, the initial serious imbalance we started from. Maniacal attention to the historical details of the case, rich case history research and willingness to fearlessly convey unpleasant points to the counterparties were part of their business approach. Although we were riding on a very bumpy road, no bump could derail our determined efforts! Cloch Solicitors’ prompt turnaround and quick response time to emerging issues, especially during critical times, allowed us to keep ahead of the curve, and hence be reckoned as a serious player by our counterparts. Ego-free collaboration with a number of specialist and senior legal advisors (among the finest legal professionals Scotland has) made us enjoy the benefits of a very broad professional service platform to serve our strategy. Finally, I should also mention that their very respectful and consensual approach to invoicing created a glue of deep client trust which allowed us to stay the course together for such an extended period, until we won across the board. At Cloch Solicitors, under Philip's capable eyes, we worked essentially with two exceptional, yet very diverse trainee solicitors who applied their very best knowledge and empathy to solving our plight on their way to their well-deserved solicitor qualification. Joe Fitzgibbon and Susan Currie, supported by Philip and other office colleagues, proved to be true heroes – they relentlessly worked so that justice eventually be made. Thank you to them, thank you to Cloch Solicitors, from the bottom of our heart. On reflection, what is amazing is that we opened the relationship via an Internet search without the benefit of any prior reference checks and have subsequently conducted it remotely, mainly through an intense email dialogue. This is what happens when integrity is the founding value of a business. ”

“It was a great pleasure speaking to Philip over the phone. I am currently working on my consultancy project being conducted as part of my MSc Program curriculum. My research is related to IP rights focused on software development. Philip provided me with very valuable information, stemming from his work experience underpinned by very apposite examples. I would strongly recommend Philip's advisory services.”

“I found Phil's corporate law tutorials really helpful and interesting. His teaching style was engaging and allowed for great group discussions. The tutorials certainly affirmed my decision to pursue a career in corporate law. ”

“I had the fortune of being taught by Philip in the Corporate Law module of the Diploma in Legal Practice at Glasgow University. What impressed me most, was his energetic teaching style and his knowledge of the subject in practical terms. Philip's interactive approach kept all students interested and focused. At times, he would use class scenarios to give real life examples that he has dealt with in the past; I found this very interesting. He clearly knows what he is taking about and I feel I have already learned a lot from him, but furthermore, I hope to be able to meet with him again to continue learning. I also hope to be able to work with him at some point in the future. In terms of teaching, I am sure he will continue to gauge the attention of students and inspire them for years to come.”

“Philip gave me invaluable insight into the legal industry here in Scotland which was incredibly useful. He took the time out to serve and assist me to progress my own direction of which I am very grateful for. Please contact him if you think you need his services,”

“Philip was an excellent tutor of Business and Financial Awareness and Intellectual Property at the University of Strathclyde. When taking tutorials, he always made the subject area relevant and interesting displaying his wide knowledge and passion for the subjects. Throughout the tutorials, Philip helped the class understand the practicalities of business law and intellectual property law by giving clear illustrations and real life examples of how the law operates in the context of the wider business world.”

“Philip delivered a very interesting lecture for my Intellectual Property Law course and I really enjoyed having him as a guest speaker.”

“Philip was a truly excellent tutor. His passion and enthusiasm motivated the whole group to learn. His knowledge of the subject (commercial contracts and IP) was outstanding. The course was made very interesting through the use of real life examples. The class was interactive and he ensured every that student was participating. Overall, he is a great tutor and a great person. ”

“Philip was one of the anchors throughout the life of Clyde Valley Tomatoes Ltd, and provided a variety of legal services. He is a totally trustworthy service provider, and always acts with friendly professionalism. I found his approach refreshingly straightforward in a world of legal minefields, and perhaps most importantly for a new startup, he understands the financial pressures on new businesses. ”

“Philip provided us with simple, clear advice - no jargon! Just what a busy company needs, thank-you.”

“Philip and i communicated over a long period of time regarding a project i needed expertise advice on. Philip was always prompt to answer my queries and gave me clear explanations. I would recommend his services and look forward to work with him in the future.”

“Philip met me for a quick chat about a software start-up I am working with, and in an hour gave me a wealth of expert advice on what I saw as a complicated matter. I look forward to working with him and Cloch in the future.”

“Philip provides an extremely professional and welcoming service. He is informative, knowledgeable and delivers on time!”

“Philip was a friendly, highly knowledgeable and encouraging mentor whilst in my fourth year of Law at the University of Aberdeen. Philip's advice and insight really helped me in finding my own career path within the area of Intellectual Property.”

“I was first introduced to Philip through the Cultural Enterprise Office and was pleased that after following his expert advice, I could go onto to use his services to create a licensing agreement regarding some design work. His knowledge on Intellectual Property was excellent and I would highly recommend using his company for these services. I found him and his colleagues to be very professional and helpful.”

“Philip was an excellent and dynamic tutor of Corporate Law. He injected his own unique brand of enthusiasm and humour into his tutorials. Clearly passionate and knowledgeable about the subject, he held guide students through the complex practicalities of corporate law. Philip also was outstanding at contextualising legal ideas with a global economic and financial background, knowledge which is vital for today's legal professionals. Philip brought a complex subject matter to life in a engaging and interactive way.”

“Philip gave me an excellent overview of IP issues surrounding creative start-ups as well as providing me with more specific advice in relation to setting up an ecommerce website. Philip is extremely knowledgeable in these areas and all information was delivered in a jargon-free language I was able to understand easily.”

“I first met Philip when he delivered a master class on Intellectual Property Rights Strategy. Communicating effectively is a real strength of his, and his advice and expertise in IP has been of huge value to me since then. Philips legal knowledge and excellent business acumen will be a great asset to RGU.”

“Philip has taken the time to give me excellent advice in order to take a business idea forward. I know that this new-found knowledge will prove essential to the success of my venture. Many thanks.”

“Philip's dynamic and motivational style of teaching encouraged full engagement with the topic matter and lead to delivery of excellent results. He cleverly guided the tutorial group throught the Corporate Law course whilst allowing for indivdual ideas to be expressed.”

“Had the pleasure of listening to Philip this week at a meeting of Ayrshire FSB when he brought the subject of IP (Intellectual Property) to life - a no mean feat for a difficult complex subject. Excellent, entertaining and informative. Thanks Philip. If you need a speaker on IP then Philip is your man. Patricia Elliot, Mindcircles”

“Philip is an expert in his field and is excellent at passing on his expertise. Philip worked above and beyond the call of duty for our consultation and I look forward to working with him in the future.”

“Philip was the key note speaker at Dunning's recent Communications Breakfast event. His depth and expertise within Intellectual Property was very evident and he had the 100 strong business leaders who attended in the palm of his hand. I would definitely use Philip to help both Dunning and our clients with any IP issues and would suggest his skill and knowledge is hard to find. He explained it all so well.”

“Philip and his experienced team at Cloch Solicitors have proved invaluable in helping our company with various legal issues. It is clear from our experience that Philip and his team really care about their clients. In particular, Philip's personable qualities and considerable legal expertise provide you with complete peace of mind. You are in the hands of a professional who is totally on your side and will provide all the support and guidance one needs to win a case. Ultimately, appointing Philip and his team made good business sense as his services provide excellent value for money. We plan to use Cloch Solicitors going forwards and would not hesitate in recommending Philip and Cloch solicitors to anyone.”

“Philip is one of the leading solicitors in Scotland for IP/corporate finance advice in Scotland and he goes that extra mile for his clients. If you need to protect and exploit your intellectual property rights, no matter what type of business you run, I'd recommend speaking to him and his team.”

“Philip has a great knowledge about IP and how it relates to the business needs of creative companies. He is an inspirational speaker and I thoroughly enjoyed his talk.”

“In a limited time Philip provided a comprehensive overview in relation to an area of IP law and contractual issues that I usually find unfathomable! He provided a set of recommendations that I would be able to action. I only wish I had him by my side every time I had to sign a contract! He has very interesting insight into aspirations for Scotland to support it's film industry.”

“With many glowing recommendations already, there's not much left to say about Philip. Whenever I'm asked about IP issues for a client, Philip is always my first point of contact. Very knowledgeable, utterly dependable and a joy to work with. Voted IP lawyer of the year for 2 years running sums him up really. On the back of his knowledge and reputation, Philip recently set up his own practice - Cloch Solicitors. Intellectual Property matters can be a confusing and potentially costly area of business if not handled properly, so I'd suggest you add Philip to your business network and give him a call!”

“Philip offered me pro-bono advice, clarifying the issues related to licencing IPR to a potential sponsor. I can now ensure that our legals cover the points raised. Quick, easy and very direct conversation, and clearly Philip is confident in his knowledge. Further, I appreciate greatly that Philip offered his advice freely; very nice in this day and age when you're looking for something straightforward and quick, many thanks. Jenny Campbell, Director, lifetimeswork”

“Philip was an excellent tutor with a relaxed and humorous teaching style. His unorthodox examples really helped me to get to grips with complex aspects of corporate law, and his passion for his work has made me seriously consider a career in corporate law.”

“In about 4 minutes, Philip put my position very clearly to me in terms of use of copyrighted materials within an educational context, a question I had been wanting answered 'yay' or 'nay' for a few months now. Easy to contact, he delivered the results.”

“Philip was extremely knowledgeable on the subject of intellectual property and was able to answer all my questions fully. Extremely helpful and would strongly recommend.”

“Philip has provided excellent advice on numerous occasions as I have developed new brands for taking products to market. His deep knowledge and engaging style mean that he the first person I turn to when assessing IP questions.”

“Philiip has been excellent in working with me - I went to him with very little knowledge on my part and he was extremely polite, informative and very helpful to me. I'd highly recommend anyone to work with him and look forward to doing so further myself.”

“thanks for the legal advise Philip”

“Philip has provided significant advice and is readily available and appreciates and understands the difficulties experienced as a start up company.”

“Very professional, reliable and friendly, finish his assignments in advance. He is very flexible and do a great job to find the best solution for everyone. Highly recommended, i will certainly call him if i need more help. Working with Philip Hannay also means to be part of an important network of businessmen.”

“I was advised to speak with Philip, recommended to me as the next star in the field of IP. I met Philip for start-up advice, knowing nothing in the world of IP and how it applied to my concept. What I found refreshing was his genuine interest and instant understanding of my venture, desire to help me and apply his skills to assist appropriately when ready. He clearly has a solid knowledge in his field and conveyed the most up to date information in simple and amicable terms. Very reassuring, trustworthy and surprisingly inspiring. I would highly recommend Philip.”

“I worked with Phillip on a CEO panel for Starter for Six and found him to be impeccably professional and very focussed. He was able to engage easily with applicants and panelists, guiding us through the legal implications for future business avenues. I would highly recommend Phillip as a grounded and business-minded adviser to creative entrepreneurs seeking legal advice.”

“Philip has a dynamic profile, able to connect and support with Glasgow's creative community as both a lawyer and a friend. His sunny disposition and proactive energies coupled with a very knowledgeable head, means that working with Philip is a very inspiring experience. Philip has been of great support to me throughout my career to date.”

“Philip has been an excellent tutor and professional role model on the University of Glasgow Diploma in Professional Legal Practice corporate law course which has been delivered to law graduates about to enter the world of legal practice. Philip is a very forward thinking individual with many strings to his bow. He strives for perfection in the many intersts that he has and projects in which he is involved”

“Philip provided me with an excellent service related to some IP and also contractual issues. He understood that I am a young aspiring businessman who is at the moment a bit strapped for cash, and he gave me a good price.”

“Philip is a welcome addition to Intellectual Property support for Inventors, Innovators and SMEs. When I get stuck, or, a bit over my head, or even when I just want my advice confirmed I usually ask my clients to contact Philip.”

“Phillip had knowledge of the problem I faced as an author concerning intellectual property and copyright. encouraged me to self publish my work on Amazon Kindle. Liam Leddy Author”

“Philip very obviously had a great wealth of expert knowledge in the area in which I needed help and advice. He was able to explain concepts and prinicples to me very clearly, in a down to earth and personable manner, which was at the same time most professional. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending him very highly,”

“His communications are understandable i.e. Human!”

“Philip has been an excellent tutor and has made corporate an interesting and accessible subject. His enthusiasm for the subject is clear and he is very good at keeping the class motivated throughout the tutorial. I am surprised at how much progress I have made in understanding corporate law in this semester and this is thanks to Philip's assistance and encouragement. I have found him approachable and helpful in offering an insight into what life will be like when I begin my traineeship.”

“Philip provided us with excellent advice on a legal issue that was of deep concern to us. We would happily recommend him to other businesses. Grateful thanks to Philip.”

“Philip has always provided timely and appropriate advice with regard to Cocoa Mountain's corporate and IP issues, and is also constantly, and proactively, looking to feedback any relevant information or opportunities to us. For a company on a steep growth curve such as ours, this service is highly valued. Paul Maden (Managing Director) Cocoa Mountain Ltd”

“Philip has helped me through the minefield of Licence, Patent and new company legislation. He always takes time to explain things and always makes me feel he is on my side. I look forward to working with him in the future.”

“Philip is the first lawyer I have used and found his service very helpful and trustworthy. His professional advice was clear and straightforward as he fully explained each area of the contract I needed to sign in great detail. I felt in safe hands throughout, so would definitely use his services in the future. Thanks.”

“We first dealt with Philip after dealing with other lawyers in the practise. We received very professional and timely service from Philip, with him re-scheduling work in order to meet our tight timeframe. The service was knowledge, with a good appreciation of our requirements. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Philip and his firm for any relevant work.”