The team at Boult Wade Tennant LLP is well-placed to handle the broad array of patent work for its client list, which features names spanning numerous sectors, including medical devices and biotech. Its workload includes building European portfolios through prosecution at the EPO, managing such European portfolios as well as domestic, and advising on the remit of patentability issues and considerations. Biotech and life sciences specialist Nina White heads up the offering alongside Tessa Bucks, chemical specialist Adrian Hayes, and Jonathan Palmer. Opposition and appeal work is the specialism of Rohan Setna, and Daniel Weston has noteworthy patent drafting expertise. The ‘outstanding’ James Short is recommended, as is the ‘incredibly smart’ Neil Thomson. The team is predominantly based across London, Cambridge, and Reading.

Carpmaels & Ransford LLP‘s offering is well-equipped to handle disputes across the EPO, UPC and UK courts, as well as to advise its noteworthy client roster on the remit of patent portfolio management matters, as well as related issues. Life sciences, healthcare and pharma inventions are key areas of expertise of the team. At the helm are Hugh Goodfellow, tech and engineering specialist John Brunner who has specialisms in AI, software and electronics in particular, chemistry and pharma expert Matthew Georgiou, biotech specialist Mark Chapman and IP transactional expert Jake Marshall. ‘Master strategist’ James Warner is another name to note, as is Edward Oates who has significant experience handling high-value cases before the EPO, and Daniel Wise who has acted in novel matters before the UPC with support from Emily Nikolic.

The ‘wonderful’ team at CMS has capabilities managing significant patent portfolios for such notable clients as Microsoft, LinkedIn and Nestlé; its client portfolio includes clients in the tech, crypto and software sectors. In addition, it has experience acting on complex EPO opposition, and patent infringement and related strategy matters. Caitlin Heard is particularly equipped to advise on FRAND and SEP strategy; key practitioner Jane Evenson is considered ‘outstanding’ by clients and works on drug development matters, amongst others; and Helen Wallis who specialises in tech-related patent drafting and prosecution cases. The ‘fantastic’ Rachel Free is also noteworthy for her experience in AI patent cases. Andrew Smith is well-regarded for his UPC experience. Robert Stephen has expertise assisting in life sciences-related cases especially and oversees the group.

The group at D Young & Co LLP is well-regarded for its abilities handling the remit of complex patents work, from UK and European patent filing and prosecution matters to portfolio management. Additionally, the team has experience acting for its well-known, broad ranging list of clients in EPO opposition matters, which is a key focus area of Rachel Bateman, as well as in litigious contexts. Engineering, aerospace and medical devices specialist Anthony Albutt heads up the team alongside Simon O’Brien, who is particularly experienced in the remit of biology and chemistry-related matters. Chemistry is also the area of sector expertise of both Zöe Clyde-Watson, who is noted for her ‘superb knowledge’, and David Alcock. Life sciences expert Charles Harding is a name to note. The team’s offices are located in London and Southampton.

Dehns‘ ‘go-to’ practice has a strong reputation for its handling of EPO opposition matters and its acting for clients before the UPC. It is also well-equipped to advise on the filing of patents in both domestic and international contexts, particularly across Europe, the US and China. The team’s client list features such well-known names as Coca-Cola and Sandisk. Paul Harris has particular capabilities acting on the remit of disputes, while Elizabeth Jones harnesses a specialism in the breadth of biochem and biotech-related patent work. The pair co-head the team alongside Adrian Samuels, Hanna Dzieglewska, Louise Golding, and John Tothill. Key practitioners include Robert Jackson who handles UPC proceedings as part of his practice, Neil Campbell who has notable polymer chemistry expertise, Jennifer Gordon who also harnesses chemistry expertise, and tech, software and engineering expert Mark Bell. Team members are based across the firm’s Brighton, Oxford, and London offices.

The practice at EIP has strong capabilities assisting its broad roster of clients, which features such well-known names as VISA, Sonos and Nokia, of the array of patent matters. The team’s advisory work includes portfolio management, patent drafting and prosecution. It is also experienced handling complex litigation at various UK court levels, as well as with handling UPC matters. Further, the team advises high-tech clients, amongst others, on patent strategy. The ‘fantastic’ Matt Lawman is a software and tech sector specialist who heads up the team from the Bath office, with Jerome Spaargaren, whose workload includes acting for claimants in infringement matters, and Heather McCann co-leading from London. Ben Maling acts for large tech companies and SMEs in matters involving the securing of patents rights, amongst others. Jonathan Garner has expertise in computer-implemented inventions. All are based in London unless stated otherwise.

The group at J A Kemp is well-placed to handle the plethora of complex patents matters for its extensive portfolio of clients, including such well-known and sector-spanning names as Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Cambridge University and L'Oréal. Martin Jackson advises clients across the electrical, software, manufacturing and engineering fields, while Oxford-based Amanda Simons‘ workload is formed in large part of matters relating to the pharma and medtech sectors, with medtech also being the specialism of Mark Roberts. Ravi Srinivasan has experience handling high-profile conflicts relating to the protection of developed pharmaceutical products. Graham Lewis handles drafting and prosecution regarding immunology and its applications in the treatment and diagnosis of cancer, allergy and autoimmune disease, while Paris-based Dominic Forsythe handles European patent drafting, prosecution and opposition work. All aforementioned co-head the team alongside Pamela Tuxworth and John Leeming. Team members are based in London unless otherwise stated.

The group at Kilburn & Strode LLP has a workload which incorporates advising clients from Netflix to LG on patent-related elements of corporate transactions, granting European patents and related protections, and managing complex portfolios on an ongoing basis. In addition to the team’s advisory work, it is well-equipped to handle assisting in strategic matters and handling the contentious, including EPO oppositions. At the helm of the practice are Richard Howson who advises some of the team’s best-known clients on European patent matters, Nick Lee and tech and engineering specialist Gareth Fennell. Key practitioners include Gwilym Roberts, Nick Shipp who handles EPO oppositions, global portfolio management and patent-heavy M&A transactions, and Sarah Lau who specialises in life sciences, bioinformatics and AI-related patents work.

Marks & Clerk‘s offering has noteworthy abilities handling complex patent matters for clients spanning sectors including electronics and software, medtech, pharma and life sciences, amongst many others. Its workload incorporates advising on multi-jurisdictional patent portfolio management, freedom to operate, patent filings and related strategy. Additionally, the team is experienced acting in litigious contexts before the UPC and various UK courts, as well as in EPO opposition matters. Names to note include Will Nieuwenhuys who manages global portfolios, prosecutes patents in UK courts and before the EPO and handles patent drafting matters, and Thomas Prock who leads the team’s UPC group and harnesses expertise across various contentious matters. The practice is overseen by Simon Mounteney and Robin Oxley. Sheila Wallace retired in April 2024.

Mewburn Ellis LLP‘s group is well-regarded for its abilities advising its plethora of clients on the gamut of patent cases. Its workload includes managing complex portfolios, advising on matters pertaining to freedom to operate, and assisting with IP aspects of commercial transactions. Additionally, the team is able to act for clients in EPO oppositions and appeals, and UPC matters, which are particular areas of specialism of Bristol’s Paul Dunne. Emma Graham at the London office is standout for experience handling advisory and opposition work related largely to computer implemented inventions, high-tech medical devices and digital health, amongst other areas. Chemistry, engineering and life sciences are key areas of expertise across the team, which is headed up from Manchester by engineering specialist Graeme Moore and chemistry expert Jeremy Webster, alongside Bristol-based Simon Kiddle.

The group at Venner Shipley LLP is well-regarded for its work handling the remit of complex patent matters for clients spanning sectors including telecoms, tech and medical devices, amongst many others. It handles patent filing and prosecution matters in both domestic and cross-jurisdictional contexts, in addition to advising on the plethora of patent-related issues. Further, the team frequently acts for clients in EPO opposition and appeal matters and on European disputes before the UPC. In December 2024, the team notably merged with former firm AA Thornton, which led to the arrivals of IP litigator Geoff Hussey and Cambridge-based Allie Elend who is a UPC representative and specialist in chemistry and life sciences-related patent work. The pair newly co-lead the group alongside Jan Walaski and Alex Brown. Walaski advises some of the team’s best-known clients, while Brown has particular capabilities in mechanical engineering cases. The firm’s managing partner as of July 2024 Siân Gill is a name to note, as are Cambridge-based opposition and appeal work specialist Tim Russell and Adrian Bennett.

The Appleyard Lees team is well-placed to assist its portfolio of clients with the variety of patent matters, across sectors including chemistry, biotech, pharma and energy. Bobby Smithson heads up the team from the firm’s Leeds office and manages global patent portfolios as part of his practice. Dick Waddington is a name to note at the same office, while in Cambridge Barbara Fleck has notable expertise in life sciences and biotech. Team changes include the January 2025 arrival of patent disputes specialist Arnie Francis, the December 2024 departure of Simon Bradbury, and the April 2025 promotions to partnership of Manchester’s James Myatt and Paul Roscoe, and Leeds-based Sarah Gibbs.

Barker Brettell LLP‘s Birmingham-based practice, which is noted as being ‘committed to excellence’, is well-placed to assist its varied client roster, which features a number of well-known names. Andy Tranter specialises in matters pertaining to electronics, engineering and software, in particular. The ‘excellent’ Scott King acts for clients in the UK, Europe, and China, with David Combes and Oliver Pooley also names to note. John Lawrence has over 30 years’ experience in the field and acts for clients from start-ups and SMEs to global corporates, with particular expertise writing and prosecuting patents. Yvonne Johnson has standout capabilities in opposition and appeals matters, including handling proceedings before the EPO. Southampton-based Alan Wilson oversees the group alongside Lawrence and Johnson.

Cleveland Scott York‘s group is well-placed to handle patent work ranging from drafting and prosecution, to freedom to operate and due diligence issues. Atop its non-contentious capabilities, the team has experience handling high-value EPO oppositions and appeals. Sector specialisms across the practice include engineering automotive, chemical and healthcare, amongst others. Adrian Bradley is well-placed to handle various multi-jurisdictional cases and Tom Faulkner has a specialism in tech-related patent cases, including drafting and managing portfolios. Nic Jones has expertise in physics and mechanics-related matters and handles oral proceedings before the EPO.

The team at Elkington + Fife LLP is well-regarded for its ‘technical excellence, strategic foresight, and unwavering client commitment’ and has noteworthy capabilities handling matters in the life sciences and chemistry sectors, in particular. Richard Cooke is well-placed to handle oppositions and appeals in Europe, with experience at the UPC. Zachary Jelley‘s focus areas include electronics and computer-implemented subject matter-related IP work. At the team’s helm are Richard Gillard, who harnesses almost 30 years’ experience in patent matters and significant EPO expertise, James Anderson, who has expertise in engineering-related patent cases, Daniel Portch, biotech specialist Glyn Truscott and Rob O’Callaghan whose workload includes patent drafting, prosecution and opposition matters. The team is based across Sevenoaks and London.

Gill Jennings & Every LLP‘s practice has well-established capabilities advising on both UK and European patent law, frequently prosecuting across multiple jurisdictions, as well as handling matters before the UPC. The team also handles a significant volume of oppositions work, on behalf of both opponents and patentees. Michael Lord has a particular specialism in physics, telecoms and computer tech-related patent matters and co-heads the team alongside Stephen Haley whose practice includes managing significant European patent portfolios. Arnie Clarke who specialises in opposition and appeal matters, Peter Arrowsmith who has expertise in computer-implemented inventions, and Rebecca Matheson are key practitioners in the team. Alistair Holzhauer-Barrie is also considered ‘outstanding’.

The offering at Haseltine Lake Kempner LLP is well-known for its contentious and non-contentious patents work. Chemistry and life sciences specialist Alex Rogers who is experienced defending clients at opposition hearings, Jason Dainty, high-tech specialist Caroline Day and engineering expert Andrew Dowling are the team’s co-leads. Frances Wilding has noteworthy AI expertise, Munich and London-based James Ward acts for both opponents and patentees at hearings, and Joseph Lenthall advises on IP strategy. Gemma Robin is noteworthy for her high-tech capabilities. Team members work across Bristol and London. 2024 saw the retirement of Richard Kempner in May and the arrival of Catherine Coombes in September, while 2025 changes include the departure of Andrew Flaxman in January and the retirement of Ashley Giles in February.

HGF Law‘s group is experienced in handling the breadth of patent matters for its portfolio of clients which spans various industries, including biotech, chemistry and IT and software, amongst others. Martyn Fish and Lucy Johnson are key names in Leeds. In Manchester, Andrew Wells and Chris Benson are the key practitioners; Wells is a pharma and chemistry matter specialist, while Benson acts for clients from start-ups to academic institutions. Jennifer Uno is based in York and is experienced handling IP portfolios, strategy and EPO oppositions. Kate Taylor, at the same office, is another key name. London’s Rachel Fetches is experienced handling the remit of contentious work, and Birmingham’s Chris Moore has chemical and engineering expertise. All mentioned co-head the practice.

The ‘top-notch’ London-based group at Mathys & Squire LLP is well-equipped to assist in matters spanning sectors from life sciences and chemistry to IT and tech. Its workload incorporates managing the portfolios of large corporations, start-ups, Universities, NGOs and more, as well as assisting with granting and filing, with IP strategising and with EPO opposition matters. Chemistry specialist Chris Hamer leads the offering alongside ‘standout’ engineering expert Paul Cozens, Cambridge-based Alan MacDougall who has notable tech expertise, and Martin MacLean who manages portfolios for corporate and government bodies, in particular. The four co-lead the offering. Oliver Parish is noted for his ‘excellent technical knowledge’.

The group at Murgitroyd is well-placed to advise its list of clients, which features a number of well-known names, in the array of patent matters. Aberdeen-based Beth Marshall advises on patent drafting and prosecution across multiple jurisdictions, Southampton’s Catherine Bonner has expertise in TMT, and James Brown who is also based in Aberdeen is considered ‘standout’ in the team by clients. Terence Broderick is a key name at the Cardiff office, with capabilities in AI and cyber security-related patent matters, in particular. Biotech specialist Russell Thom is based in Glasgow and heads up the offering.

Potter Clarkson LLP‘s cohort is well-equipped to advise clients on matters spanning the full patent life cycle, including those pertaining to filing, strategy, portfolio management, licensing and litigation. Its client roster features investors, start-ups and multinational corporations, amongst others. Key practitioners in Nottingham are Steve Smith, patent and design specialist Caroline Marshall, Tony Proctor and life sciences expert Mark Didmon who handles oppositions and appeals as part of his practice. The four co-lead alongside London-based Peter Finnie who is experienced advising on IP strategy across industry sectors. Fiona Law is also a name to note in London. Former co-head Jane Wainwright departed in December 2024.

Reddie & Grose LLP‘s group handles the array of domestic and cross-jurisdictional contentious and non-contentious patent matters across various industry sectors, including digital healthcare, chemistry and materials, transport, and energy and renewables. At the team’s helm are Steve Howe, Julie Milburn, who is experienced handling global patent and design protections for clients, and Pete Sadler who is an electronics and software specialist. The three co-lead alongside Cambridge-based engineering, materials and consumer products expert Will Ponder and head of life sciences Neil Thornton, as well as Munich-based Robin Ellis. Georgina Ainscow has strong drafting and prosecuting experience. All are based in London unless specified otherwise.

Managing portfolios, drafting and filing patents are key features of Slingsby Partners LLP‘s team’s workload. Philip Slingsby leads the offering and specialises in electronics, telecoms, software and mechanical engineering-related patent matters. Paul Roberts‘ workload is formed in large part of handling patent prosecution cases, and developing portfolios in the machine learning sector. Rosalind Fenwick is a name to note for her work developing portfolios, and Nick Wright is noted for his ‘exceptional technical knowledge’. Chris Lawrence is considered the ‘go-to attorney for high complexity AI inventions’, while David King leads on matters for some of the team’s best-known clients.

Adamson Jones, part of Gateley‘s group handles various patent matters, including multi-jurisdictional portfolio development and management. The team is headed up by both Simon Cooper who is particularly experienced in tech and medical devices cases, and Nicholas Ferrar who handles European patent prosecution for overseas clients in the electronics and automotive industries, in particular. Cooper works between the firm’s Birmingham and Nottingham offices, and Ferrar between Nottingham and Leeds. London’s Jenny Vaughan has a chemical and pharma specialism.

The group at Beck Greener LLP assists its clients in both contentious and non-contentious patent matters. Its sector specialisms include AI, automotive, pharma, life sciences and tech, amongst others. The ‘excellent’ Avi Freeman has expertise in computer hardware and software-related protection matters and oversees the cohort alongside James Stones and Ben Muir. Anna Hatt is experienced advising on patent infringement and validity and handling opposition and appeal hearings. Catherine Jewell has a notable chemistry specialism. 2024 saw the arrival of Matt Dixon in July and Claire Irvine in October, from Cranach Patent Attorneys and HGF Law, respectively.

Greaves Brewster LLP‘s team’s non-contentious workload includes advising on the filing, prosecution and maintenance of patents. It also handles EPO oppositions, appeals and litigation. At its helm are Jakob Bumke who is experienced in portfolio management, life sciences specialists David Spinner and Lee Chapman, physics expert Paul Casbon, Kate Hillis, and industrial and consumer energy specialist Kat Eldridge. Team members are based predominantly in Cheddar, with presence also in Bristol, Nottingham and Christchurch. Rachel Wallis departed the practice in March 2025.

Keltie‘s group is well-placed to assist its clients, among whom are well-known names such as Mastercard, NBCUniversal, and Nissan in the remit of patent matters, from advising on filing, drafting and prosecution cases, to handling portfolio management and strategy issues. Key practitioners in the team are Dev Crease, who has a specialism in biotech and chemical matters, and Michael Moore, whose areas of expertise include contentious matters and appeals and oppositions before the EPO. Joanne Hopley is a noteworthy engineering expert. Drafting, prosecution and opposition work are all areas of focus of Joeri Beetz, who is a UK, Dutch, and European patent attorney. The team is predominantly London-based, with some presence in Cambridge and the Cotswolds.

The practice at Lewis Silkin assists clients with patent filing, prosecution, management, licensing and strategy, atop its capabilities handling contentious patent cases and advising on IP issues arising from commercial transactions. Mechanical, medical and software-related cases are the specialist areas of Tom Gaunt, who oversees the cohort. Jonathan Hewett has experience assisting multinational corporations, universities and start-ups, amongst others, in portfolio development and IP strategy. The ‘outstanding’ Paul Williams is a name to note. Nic Jones departed the team.

Maucher Jenkins‘ London and Farnham-based cohort advises on national and European filings, portfolio management, and IP strategy. Global portfolio management, patent enforcement and protection, and freedom to operate cases are focus areas of team lead James Cross. Reuben Jacob has specialisms across biotech, medtech and medical devices, in particular. Holly Whitlock acts for international clients in matters of portfolio development. Patent prosecution forms a significant portion of Philip Treeby‘s practice. The four co-lead the team. Michael Jaeger joined from Withers & Rogers in June 2024, while former co-lead Hugh Dunlop retired in the October.

The practice at Simmons & Simmons assists well-known clients spanning industry sectors from biotech and chemistry, to TMT. Atop the team’s non-contentious capabilities in matters including portfolio management and prosecution, the team is also equipped to handle litigious cases and advise on the IP aspects of commercial transactions. Electronics and medical devices specialist Kevin Cordina oversees the offering, while Frederick Nicolle handles prosecution and litigious matters in the chemistry and life sciences sectors, in particular.

Swindell & Pearson Ltd‘s Derby-based cohort has notable capabilities advising an array of well-known clients on tech, electronics and engineering-related patent drafting and prosecution matters in domestic and international contexts. Patent drafting and contentious issues surrounding licensing are areas of expertise of Paul Higgin, who leads the team. Birmingham-based Scott Harrison is described as being ‘on the money’ by clients and harnesses experience in drafting, filing and prosecution matters, and representing clients at the EPO. Christine Anglesea and Martin Terry are also names to note.

The group at Wilson Gunn assists clients including tech companies, academic institutions and global brand owners in the array of patent matters including prosecution, filing and freedom to operate cases. Michael Douglas specialises in those pertaining to biotech, medical and chemical subject matter, while David Slattery, noted for his ‘deep technical knowledge’, has expertise in high-tech physics, electronics, telecoms and computer software-related matters, amongst others. James Robey is at the helm. The three are based in Manchester, while Ben Appleton is a name to note in Birmingham.