Ranking tables
Intellectual Property: Patents | Global
Australia
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
- Richard HamerAllens
- Wayne McMasterWayne McMaster
Band 1
- Matthew SwinnKing & Wood Mallesons
- Sue GilchristHerbert Smith Freehills
Band 2
Lisa Taliadoros Jones Day11 Years Ranked- Robert CooperMinterEllison
Band 3
- John Lee Gilbert + Tobin12 Years Ranked
- Odette Gourley Corrs Chambers Westgarth19 Years Ranked
- Ben MillerMaddocks
- Ian PascarlDavies Collison Cave
- John CollinsClayton Utz
Band 4
- Chris Williams Gilbert + Tobin2 Years Ranked
- David Fixler Corrs Chambers Westgarth1 Years Ranked
- Grant Fisher Corrs Chambers Westgarth16 Years Ranked
- Helen Macpherson Pearce IP1 Years Ranked
- Jane Owen Bird & Bird6 Years Ranked
Nick Tyacke DLA Piper Australia4 Years Ranked- Patrick Sands K&L Gates1 Years Ranked
- Derek BaigentGriffith Hack
- Kate HayKing & Wood Mallesons
- Naomi PearcePearce IP
- Rebekah GayHerbert Smith Freehills
- Stuart D'AloisioAshurst
Up and Coming
- Duncan LongstaffSpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
- Emma IlesHerbert Smith Freehills
- Nina FitzgeraldAshurst
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
- Wayne McMasterWayne McMaster | Intellectual Property: Patents2024 | Senior Statespeople
Band 1
Band 2
2 Lisa Taliadoros
Jones Day | Intellectual Property: Patents2024 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedLisa Taliadoros maintains an active patent litigation practice, frequently acting for prominent clients in the pharmaceutical and biotechnological industries on infringement, opposition, and revocation proceedings.
Band 3
3 John Lee
Gilbert + Tobin | Intellectual Property: Patents2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedJohn Lee advises clients on patent litigation, including disputes in the IT, gaming and renewable energy industries.3 Odette Gourley
Corrs Chambers Westgarth | Intellectual Property: Patents2024 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked"Odette is very experienced. She will do her best to coordinate resources and team efforts to meet the customer's requirements and goals."
Band 4
4 Chris WilliamsGilbert + Tobin | Intellectual Property: Patents2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked"Chris is really great. He is very knowledgeable in his area. He has also got some fantastic contacts with barristers and litigators in Sydney and across Australia, has a good team working for him, and he is strategic and capable."4 David FixlerCorrs Chambers Westgarth | Intellectual Property: Patents2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedDavid Fixler is well known for his IP litigation expertise, with a particular emphasis on the pharmaceutical industry. He is based in Melbourne.4 Grant FisherCorrs Chambers Westgarth | Intellectual Property: Patents2024 | Band 4 | 16 Years RankedGrant Fisher is based at the firm's Melbourne office and is well regarded for his work on patent litigation matters. He has notable experience in the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors.4 Helen MacphersonPearce IP | Intellectual Property: Patents2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedHelen Macpherson is recognised for her work in patent litigation. She advises clients from a range of sectors, including pharmaceuticals and agribusiness. She is based in Sydney.4 Jane Owen
Bird & Bird | Intellectual Property: Patents2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedJane Owen leads the practice from the firm's Sydney office and is an experienced patent lawyer who regularly acts for clients on disputes concerning a diverse range of patents, including those in the areas of mechanics and animal health.4 Nick Tyacke
DLA Piper Australia | Intellectual Property: Patents2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedNick Tyacke is an IP lawyer who frequently advises clients on patent infringement disputes. He is particularly active in the life sciences sphere and is a notable adviser to major pharmaceutical companies.4 Patrick SandsK&L Gates | Intellectual Property: Patents2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked"Patrick's legal advice is high quality and is provided in a format that requires little to no interpretation before it can be used or communicated to the business, which is a no mean feat when it comes to patent law."
Up and Coming
- Duncan LongstaffSpruson & Ferguson Lawyers | Intellectual Property: Patents2024 | Up and Coming
- Emma IlesHerbert Smith Freehills | Intellectual Property: Patents2024 | Up and Coming