Natalie Hardman

Senior Associate, Chartered Trade Mark Attorney

0151 600 3350 0734 299 8121 natalie.hardman@brabners.com

Natalie is a Senior Associate and Chartered Trade Mark Attorney in our commercial and intellectual property team.

She specialises in intellectual property (IP) law and handles non-contentious IP matters, including advising on the protection and registration of IP, exploitation and licensing of IP, IP due diligence examinations and IP audits.

She also handles contentious issues such as IP enforcement and infringement disputes, passing off claims, company name and domain name disputes and third-party oppositions.

Natalie is experienced in advising businesses on a broad range of general commercial matters, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, agreements and terms of business to support their day-to-day operations and wider commercial arrangements. She also provides IP and commercial support on corporate transactions and due diligence exercises.

Natalie is our beauty sub-sector lead, working alongside the fashion sub-sector lead as part of our wider beauty and fashion offering.

In 2026, Natalie was recognised in the World Trademark Review 1000 as a Recommended – Next Generation professional. She’s also a member of the International Trademark Association Copyright Committee, including its AI Copyright sub-committee.

Natalie previously served as a Director and Vice-Chair of Merseyside Young Professionals, a not-for-profit organisation supporting and connecting young professionals across Liverpool.

Natalie joined us in 2020, having qualified as a solicitor in 2018. She qualified as a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney in 2024 and is based in our Liverpool office.

“Natalie Hardman has been an excellent source of knowledge and legal support for my business. She is always approachable, effective and efficient. Excellent service!”
Client feedback, Legal 500, 2027

“Natalie Hardman and Amy Talvet are brilliant at keeping us informed and following up with us when decisions are required. Their proactivity means that we are comfortable that matters are followed up and there is no risk of deadlines being missed, which is essential when we have busy periods within our business.”
Client feedback, Legal 500, 2027