Helen Stanwell Smith

Helen Stanwell Smith is an experienced legal professional specializing in intellectual property and brand protection. As the Head of Brand Protection at ITV since December 2019, Helen oversees brand protection management and legal enforcement on an international scale. Previously, Helen served as a Senior Legal Consultant and Head of Legal for Intellectual Property at Thomas Cook, where responsibilities included developing the group's international IP strategy. Helen's extensive background also includes a senior legal role at Orange, focusing on brand management and enforcement, as well as positions at the BBC, Nabarro Nathanson, and Richards Butler LLP, where early career experiences included managing litigation in intellectual property and media law. Helen holds an LLB (Hons) from the University of Exeter and a Legal Practice Course qualification from Nottingham Law School.