‘Speaking of IP in general and Patents in specific, Bird and Bird is the name that comes to mind for an innovative collaboration to answer complex problems.’

‘It brings cutting edge, innovative and highly successful strategies to the table. We have had the pleasure of working with Bird and Bird on globally-watched SEP and FRAND matters engendering landmarks and global precedents.’

‘The firm brings with it an unparalleled passion for tech which promises confidence and excellent results in litigation. Collaborating with Bird and Bird is always a wonderful experience.’

‘Team Bird and Bird comes with a vast cross-border knowledge and specialisation in the sector. It is one of the leaders in patent prosecution and litigation. Hence, working with the firm is always a pleasure.’

‘Team has great experience with patent litigation. Depth of talent among partners, and ability to coordinate closely with other Bird & Bird offices throughout Europe to handle multi-jurisdictional disputes very effectively.’

‘Neil Jenkins is highly experienced with all aspects of contentious matters. Very engaged in managing the case and responsive.’

‘Henry Elliott has a strong technical background.’

‘Bristows remains one of the top UK-based patent litigation firms. Hugely experienced partners and associates, based in a full-service firm, provide a personal first class service in a friendly and cost-effective manner.

‘A law firm that sees its team members as a family and could teach bigger international firms a great deal about how law should be practised.’

‘Myles Jelf goes from strength to strength as one of the most experienced patent litigators in the UK – with first class legal skills and an amazing ability to embrace all aspects of technology, he knows how to get the very best out of his team – and delivers fantastic results from it.’

‘Richard Pinckney has carved a real niche in the consumer products/electro-mechanical patent litigation field. Highly sought-after, he delivers on his advice.’

‘Naomi Hazenberg is fantastic and an undoubted partner and leading light of the future.’

‘They are competent, efficient and very supportive.’

‘Competency and attention to the client.’

‘Hogan Lovells put together small bespoke teams to work on each case. Each member knows their role (and the case) inside out.’

‘Stephen Bennet is one of the most prominent and eminent solicitor in IP (life sciences and tech/telecoms). Unflappable. Excellent judgment. No-nonsense litigator.’

‘Dan Brook – technically brilliant, always on top of the details.’

‘Katie McConnell – specialist in telecoms but moved into pharma/life sciences like a duck to water. Commercially and legally savvy – excellent in navigating multi jurisdictional litigation with diverging interests and priorities between jurisdictions. Safe and charming pair of hands.’

‘The team has depth in pharmaceutical chemistry and is well capable of communicating with experts at a high level. They combine this with a good knowledge of the law. They are a friendly team and are extremely hardworking.’

‘In comparison to other firms that may only have one or two strong attorneys on the case, the strength of Hogan Lovells is in the deep experience of the entire team. Hogan Lovells manages to do this while keeping costs reasonable.’

‘Paul Brown is hugely experienced in telecoms litigation, especially those relating to FRAND patents and issues. He also has a great nose for the best point in a case.’

‘They have some fantastic associates, including Emma Fulton, Imogen Ireland, Ian Moss, and James Gray. Together they make up the most cohesive, efficient and effective IP litigation team in London.’

‘An excellent team delivering a first-rate service. All aspects of a case are thoroughly considered arriving at a fully thought out strategy. Team members are intelligent, commercial and tenacious.’

‘Nicola Dagg is an excellent team leader who brings wisdom and commercial insight. Jin Ooi is highly intelligent and conscientious, great to work with. Stephen Baldwin is intelligent and reassuring – clients know they are in excellent hands. Peter Pereira is great to work with. Daniel Lim is clever, engaged and commercial.’

‘Incredibly hardworking, diligent and reliable team.’

‘High quality legal analysis, thorough understanding of procedure and excellent work ethic. Gabriella Bornstein is reliable, charming and exceptionally sharp. Steven Baldwin is an asset to any legal team, with an eye for details.’

‘Kirkland’s London office has a broad and capable IP team which has grown in recent years. They handle all types of IP, with a particular focus on the big patent cases from both the pharma and telecoms fields. The team is driven by Nicola Dagg who injects a spirit of proaction and innovation. A key strength is the sheer work ethic of the team: those at Kirkland are expected to commit heavily to the job.’

‘Peter Pereira is a relatively new partner but with great promise. Peter carries with him judgment beyond his years. He has an astute perception of the judge’s likely view which informs his decisions in litigation.’

‘The Kirkland team has broad strength both at lower, middle and upper levels of seniority of very experienced and capable lawyers in global patent litigation. Particular strength comes from the strategic planning and analysis of multi-jurisdictional patent litigation matters, spearheaded by the senior partners and well-supported by experienced and intelligent associates.’

‘Intelligent, personable, flexible, responsive, and always professional. Nicola Dagg and Daniel Lim are standout partners. Nadia Spiccia is a standout associate. Strongly recommended.’

‘Penny Gilbert has a wonderful strategic overview and calm hand. She gives considered opinions in any discussion after listening to what everyone has to say.’

‘In depth knowledge and experience throughout the team, which is efficiently staffed and not over resourced. Very technology savvy team with a broad experience across sectors.’

‘Ari Laakkonen is very dedicated to the details of the case, extremely hard working.’

‘Powell Gilbert showed an attention to detail in the preparation and presentation of our case for trial that is rarely matched by other firms. They also showed a good understanding of the concerns of the client over how the litigation should be approached. They were a pleasure to work with as they treated us as part of a team rather than feeling we were just another client.’

‘Zoë Butler was extremely knowledgeable and pragmatic. Unlike in some larger firms, Zoë was involved in all discussions on the proceedings throughout. She identified the crucial issues at an early stage of the litigation and made excellent choices of counsel to represent different aspects of the case.’

‘Tess Waldron has extensive technical knowledge with an eye for detail and is very good at ensuring that all details of the case were thoroughly investigated.’

‘The friendliest and most relaxed top level firm in London. Fantastic litigation skills including in-depth understanding of the commercial, legal and technological aspects. Excellence in life sciences patent litigation, with key leaders and very promising new talent.’

‘All of the many members of the firm I have worked with are superb. Smart, strategically savvy, dedicated to their client, and a pleasure to work with. They see courses of action to achieve client objectives that others do not and they are willing to devote whatever time is necessary whenever to achieve client objectives.’

‘Jenny Davies has a demonstrated track-record of achieving excellent results for her clients in big-ticket litigation and has a very promising future at the firm.’

‘This is a leading IP practice with some exceptional practitioners.’

‘Huw Evans is one of the UK’s best known and experienced IP litigators. He is a superb lawyer and heads up the patent litigation team at Gowlings WLG (UK). I have worked with Huw on a range of cases, most recently a patent entitlement dispute in the High Court, where he and his colleagues provided excellent commercial and strategic advice. He is able to offer innovative commercial solutions without always having to resort to litigation.’

‘Seiko Hidaka’s knowledge of patent law is magnificent. She is a fluent Japanese speaker and this has obvious benefits when dealing with Japan-based clients.’

‘Jonathan Ball is another excellent lawyer, who is recognised as being an expert on trade secrets.’

‘I have no hesitation in recommending Huw Evans and the Gowling IP team.’

‘A strong team. Many bright minds and creative thinkers.’

‘Huw Evans, Seiko Hidaka and Paul Inman plus others are great fun to work alongside. Sassy, fizzing and thoughtful.’

‘Marks & Clerk have successfully represented us in a patent litigation in England. Working with the team was a pleasant experience.’

‘Graham Burnett-Hall is good at understanding involved technical concepts. In technical discussion, he quickly grasps the core problems. He is patient in explaining the intricacies of British law and how they affect the litigation. He is good at thinking out-of-the-box in applying recent case law to the litigation.’

‘We have been working with James Marshall’s team at Taylor Wessing for several years. We think their professionalism and experience makes us feel comfortable to work with them. Not only they often think like lawyers, but also they take care of client’s needs.’

‘We are working with James Marshall. He is good at patent cases, especially dealing with many typical cases in SEP field.’

‘The Partners we have worked with have a pragmatic approach to commercial transactions, with good communication skills. They ensure that clients know where to push the counterparty to make sure that there is no ambiguity in key areas, but where to give when there is something which is just nice to have. Partner is very accessible and flexible when working on transactions, especially at key times when working across multiple time zones.’

‘Jennifer Antcliff is one of the best patent litigators in London, ably supported by David Wilson and Camilla Balleny. Ian Kirby is a star.’

‘Sarah Johnson is diligent, bright and highly personable – she provides an excellent contribution to any team.’

‘C&R is unusual in having integrated teams of solicitors and patent attorneys, which enables them to provide a highly technically qualified team with a view of patent prosecution as well as litigation.’

‘Ian Kirby, David Wilson and Jennifer Antcliff are all excellent and astute litigators, supported by a number of able associates.’

‘Carpmaels provides a sense of intimacy and knowledge of our company’s patent portfolio and our corporate objectives. They bring the right level of effort and competency to every issue, whether prosecution, opposition, or litigation, and provide strategic guidance on the portfolio and various actions that make clear what path to take and more often than not results in the desired outcome.’

‘Every member of the Carpmaels team I have worked with is intelligent, engaged, and knowledgeable in the specific topics of importance to the project. They always make themselves available, almost regardless of the time of day, and each team member provides me with a sense of responsibility and diligence in providing appropriate guidance and answers to questions asked, or to pull in Carpmaels team members (or outside resources) to make sure I get the information I need.’

‘Ian Kirby is a strong leader and case manager who was always available and involved in the case on a day-to-day basis.’

‘EIP is unstuffy and its staff are very personable. One rare aspect of EIP is that it is a firm both of solicitors and patent attorneys, the latter being highly relevant to (and important in) their work in patent litigation – the patent attorneys are usually heavily involved in the technical aspects of the litigation, providing essential input.’

‘I highly recommend Robert Lundie Smith. He is very hardworking, conscientious, and has a real understanding of the technical, legal and strategic aspects of the cases he is working on.’

‘Gary Moss is clearly an excellent patent litigator, and has done an impressive job of building EIP.’

‘Very good.’

‘I recommend Ian Karet.’

‘Nemone Franks is an absolute superstar.’

‘The patents team is second to none. David Rose knows everything there is to know about patent litigation, but wears it with a quiet and unassumingly confident demeanour that instils complete trust in his clients and in the team he builds around him. It is a pleasure to work with David Rose, and a troublesome experience to be his opponent.’

‘I know both David Rose and Helen Conlan well and have worked with them on a number of cases. David is very competent. Helen is an excellent litigator and client relationship manager. She is easy to work with and knows precisely what she is doing and when and how to support effectively.’

‘A small, agile, but cost-effective legal team supported by a full-service firm and able to provide multi-faceted advice, strategy and litigation across the entire spectrum of IP.’

‘David Rose is a hugely experienced partner with deep and broad experience in the highest courts over the full spectrum of intellectual property.’

‘Mishcon de Reya has recently recruited Campbell Forsyth to bolster their patent experience. Campbell is an experienced practitioner with a careful and intelligent approach to patent litigation. He is particularly adept at reading what the client wants, even if they don’t know it themselves yet, and identifying the best ways to deliver it.’

‘The Intellectual Property team at Mishcon de Reya are a delight to work with. Their approach to our matters has been extremely helpful and has helped us as a business. They have worked with us to develop strategies, and have been extremely adept at explaining their reasoning. Beyond strategy, they have delivered excellent work on a consistent business and have worked to a fast timeframe and an efficient billing structure.’

‘Peter Nunn is very personable and easy to get along with, which is an important quality when dealing with the Mishcon team on a regular basis. However, Peter’s greatest strength is his incredibly strong knowledge of patent law and his transparency with us, the client. He helps us to save lots of time by steering us in the right direction. I would strongly recommend Peter’s services.’

‘Tim Harris is very good at strategy and trustworthy, he works on the best of interest of client.’

‘They are hands-on and creative. Good team.’

‘Will James was good in drafting and negotiations.’

‘The OC team has deep knowledge of UK patent law and civil procedure. They are able to navigate complex issues of infringement, validity, and FRAND, as well as intricate confidentiality and disclosure requirements in certain cases.’

‘Arty Rajendra is the strategic lead attorney, with good case management expertise.’

‘Great advice delivered in a way which is timely, practical and reflects the client’s needs and circumstances.’

‘Will James is a first class IP lawyer; a leader in the space and a pleasure to work with; also a phenomenal client partner helping to identify other quality advisers at Osborne Clarke.’

‘Will James has been running patent cases especially in the Pharma/biotech sector for 15 years. He manages international cases really well and the clients love him.’

‘The team at SH really stands out. Names to be mentioned are Rob Jacob, Alexandra Pygall and Eifion Morris. The team is highly responsive, knowledgable and have the ability to see all aspects of the case. In short, a team that we may rely on.’

‘The team is broad and consists of experts that are throughout outstanding and always committed to go the extra mile. They form tailor-made groups for every client and are able to provide high-level advice or detailed preparation of an extensive litigation. Thus they are clearly our go-to firm in UK.’

‘Rob Jacob, Alexandra Pygall as partners are excellent. Their experience and in-depth knowledge of the law, the right strategy and the industries are unrivalled. But also the second generation, Jodie Lilir and Josh Cunnington are absolutely remarkable.’

‘Seth Crawley has provided great assistance in advising clients on complex issues with a close eye for detail.’

‘Each person is absolutely excellent. Great client service. Realistic and innovative in their thinking. Diverse team brings many angles, in a good way.’

‘Alexandra Pygall is a pleasure to work with. There are many experienced attorneys in the Life Sciences field, but very few of those that I have met and worked with are on par with her.’

‘The team is used to working across a wide range of technical disciplines in cases with cross-border implications. The expertise on hand make them a go-to firm for me. They are also the kind of people where you can pick up the phone and have conversations on strategy and they work hard to understand the client’s business.’

‘Rob Jacob is exceptionally bright and a strong tactician. He is knowledgeable, sensible and commercial.’

‘The team benefits from its huge strength in depth in media law, offering a different insight to other firms without this group.’

‘Sara Ashby is one of the most experienced IP litigators in London. She cares deeply for her clients and combines detailed analysis of the case with sound commercial advice.’

‘This is a leading IP practice with some exceptional practitioners.’

‘Calum Smyth is an excellent patent litigator. He has extensive commercial knowledge. He shows technical flair (he has an engineering background) and is able to embrace new and complex technical areas, where he is recognised as being an expert.’

‘Sara Ashby is a leading light. She has a superb record as a patent litigator. Sara has a razor-sharp legal brain, but is still very commercial and client focused. These qualities, together with her determination in litigation to get the best results for her clients, mean that she has a great success record. Sara is able to turn her hand to a range of different subject-matter areas.’

‘Mike Browne – very good at analysing complex technical & legal matters, getting to the core issues upon which the case is likely to turn. Particularly good in cases where there are multiple causes of action. Wide experience in patent matters. Brings his broader range of litigation experience to the fore in patent cases.

‘Wiggins provides excellent, comprehensive, practical, detailed advice that is suited for our large and diverse multinational corporation. The value we receive from Wiggins, when comparing pricing to the deliverables offered, is unparalleled in the region.’

‘Justin Watts is a stalwart of the IP circle with a stellar reputation.’

‘Matthew Shade is a relatively junior partner but with an excellent and growing reputation. Matthew is particularly well regarded for technically heavy IP life sciences work and coordinating multi-jurisdictional litigation.’

‘Christina Guazzi – an exceptional talent. A partner in waiting.’

‘WilmerHale’s UK Patent team is first-rate – an amazing and dedicated pool of talent who are able to provide the very best service in all aspects of complex technical patent litigation – especially in the telecoms/FRAND arena.’

‘Anthony Trenton is a fantastic team leader, keeping on top of the most complex multi-faceted international patent litigation, whilst enabling the members of his team to deploy their individual skills to deliver a first-rate yet cost-effective work product.’

‘Anthony Trenton, Justin Watts and Annsley Ward stand out for their role in complex patent litigation. Trevor Cook is also a valuable contribution to the team, given his lifetime experience in the field.’

‘Beatriz San Martin is an excellent litigator and very good at managing a team. She is very approachable and good an understanding client’s key commercial interests. She has excellent experience and has an excellent grasp of legal and commercial issues.’

‘Not only were the team very thorough and professional, they were superb communicators. Always friendly and helpful, the team replies in a timely fashion with highly specific and relevant content. They went above and beyond in their advice giving and document preparation.’

‘The team were personable, extremely thorough and always responsive. They took a genuine interest in the organisation and work at hand, going above and beyond what was expected. They also didn’t hold back with their views and advice, creating a valuable environment of trust. They also did a lot of the heavy lifting in terms of document preparation and wording, which was unexpected and a great relief.’

‘The team at Arnold & Porter have a particularly strong practice in cutting-edge technologies alongside their well-known expertise in the life sciences sector. They are particularly effective in managing and resolving disputes with a breadth of capabilities across all areas of IP.’

‘I seek out Beatriz San Martin to work on my matters because I know that she has superb IP expertise and is a thoughtful and trusted advisor. She not only knows what she is talking about but she has the client’s best interests at the forefront of her mind, finding creative solutions that are not over-engineered. There is no over engineering, no bluff, just measured opinions and realistic, creative solutions. She is well known and respected in the IP community as someone who will collaborate and provide support for the benefit of the wider community.’

‘The team are all responsive and thoughtful in how they deal with matters, both large and small. They are a pleasure to work with. The team works well within the wider firm, bringing in related expertise when needed.’

‘Beatriz San Martin has knowledge and understanding in depth across a very wide range of IP related fields. She is able to handle almost any matter raised with ease. I’m always confident when referring matters to her. She is considered in her approach, and is always responsive to the specific client needs.’

‘With regard to the non-contentious workflow, Ewan Townsend is certainly one of the best practitioners working in London. He is dedicated, commercially aware, technically excellent and consistently good to work with.’

‘Frankly, Ewan Townsend is the best commercial IP lawyer working in London currently.’

‘Justin Hill and his team consistently provide an excellent service. They are extremely strategic, but also pragmatic in managing our IP portfolio.’

 ‘A great team of true experts. A pleasure to work with. Strongly aligned with our culture.’

‘Stephen Reese’s depth of knowledge in the field of digital health sets him apart from most competitors.’

‘Stephen Reese is a seasoned practitioner who brings a wealth of experience to the table and is the man to see for advice on complicated matters of healthcare law, including the new and amorphous world of digital health.’

‘Direct access to senior, high-quality resources. Legal advice with a strong commercial bent – will take a sensible, commercial point of view.’

‘Rebecca Halford-Harrison really knows her stuff and brings in the right high-quality experts.’

‘A quality firm in the IP field.’

‘Antony Craggs has a great grip on the legal detail and is determined to get the best result for the client.’