Ranking tables

Intellectual Property | UK

North West

Rankings overview for Departments

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Band 1

  1. HGF Law LLP
    HGF Law LLP 10 Years Ranked
  2. Ionic Legal
2

Band 2

  1. Brabners LLP
  2. Pannone Corporate LLP
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Eminent Practitioners

  1. Nik WhiteBrabners LLP
1

Band 1

  1. Graeme OrchisonTLT LLP
  2. Melanie McGuirkPannone Corporate LLP
  3. Roy CrozierIonic Legal
3

Band 3

  1. John Burns
    John Burns JMW Solicitors LLP15 Years Ranked
  2. Michael Forrester
    Michael Forrester Brandsmiths5 Years Ranked
  3. Robert Lye Gateley Legal5 Years Ranked
  4. Amy ChandlerPannone Corporate LLP
  5. Andrew StoneIonic Legal
  6. Asima RanaDWF
  7. Bruce JonesKuits Solicitors

Associates to watch

  1. Hannah FawcettBrabners LLP
  2. Sarah BazaraaPannone Corporate LLP

All Departments profiles

1

Band 1

  1. HGF Law LLP
    1
    HGF Law LLP
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    HGF Law in Manchester is sought after for its expertise in commercialisation and enforcement matters involving all core IP rights. Clients are drawn from a wide range of sectors including retail, life sciences, higher education and technology, and it enjoys strong links with its sister patent and trade mark attorney firm. The team is frequently instructed on matters of multi-jurisdictional scope.
  2. Ionic Legal
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. Brabners LLP
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 2
  2. Pannone Corporate LLP
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. Addleshaw Goddard LLP
    3
    Addleshaw Goddard LLP
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
    Addleshaw Goddard in Manchester has a distinguished team with the capacity to handle both commercial and contentious IP matters. The firm acts for an impressive multinational client base across various industries including financial services, consumer goods, retail and the public sector. It is highlighted for skill in design and trade mark prosecution and portfolio management as well as complex licensing arrangements and the treatment of IP assets in corporate transactions. The firm is able to act on a truly international scale, with offices in Hong Kong and Singapore.
  2. Brandsmiths
    3
    Brandsmiths
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Brandsmiths has expertise in a broad range of IP matters, including brand protection, trade marks, licensing and IP litigation. The firm acts for a range of clients including those from the sports, technology and commercial sectors.
  3. 3
    Gateley Legal
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
    Gateley Legal in Manchester is a highly regarded IP practice offering strength in commercial transactions and litigious matters, including trade mark, copyright and licensing protection and enforcement. The firm has key sector expertise in manufacturing, retail, technology and sport, and notable experience with regard to life sciences licensing agreements.
  4. DWF
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 3
  5. Kuits Solicitors
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 3
  6. TLT LLP
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 3