The Legal 500
Mathys & Squire is ranked in both the PATMA: Patent Attorneys and PATMA: Trade Mark Attorneys categories in the 2026 edition of The Legal 500 – United Kingdom guide. Praise for the firm in this year’s directory includes:
‘The Mathys team is easy and a joy to work with. They have the experience and requisite background to digest complex scientific matters and undertake well-done patent prosecution. I quite enjoy strategizing together and our collaborative efforts. They are pleasant and appropriate in communications, as well as responsive.’
‘Fantastic team work from an absolutely top-notch team.’
‘They are a go to firm for EPO consultation.’
Recommended individuals
Patent Partners Paul Cozens, Chris Hamer, Alan MacDougall, Martin MacLean, Andrea McShane, Dani Kramer, Sean Leach, James Pitchford, Philippa Griffin, James Wilding, Andrew White and Managing Associate Oliver Parish, plus Partners Rebecca Tew, Harry Rowe as well as Consultant Margaret Arnott have all featured in this year’s guide.
Chambers UK
Mathys & Squire is highly ranked in the ‘Intellectual Property: Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys’ category for Chambers UK 2025.
Sources note that Mathys & Squire “are always responsive and apply very high standards to get to the final product. They are nothing short of outstanding.” Additionally adding that “Mathys & Squire combines good technical patent work with pragmatism and successfully leverages technical and industry knowledge.”
“The Mathys & Squire team are able to handle complex and sophisticated matters with extreme competence and professionalism in a timely manner.”
Partner Martin MacLean “is an outstanding patent attorney”, with a source noting “I’m always very impressed working with Martin.” He has maintained his Band 1 ranking for the 2025 guide.
IAM Patent 1000
Mathys & Squire is recommended for patent prosecution, ranking in the Gold Tier, in the 2025 edition of IAM Patent 1000:
Mathys & Squire has been recognised as a “solid and reliable firm that is absolutely first class.” They offer extensive legal and technical expertise, and possess a deep understanding of the entire spectrum of intellectual property.”
Our team has also been praised for being “not only helpful and attentive but also going above and beyond to meet client needs. This enables them to provide comprehensive, strategic and high-quality advice.”
Partners Paul Cozens, Stephen Garner, Anna Gregson, Chris Hamer, Dani Kramer, Alan MacDougall, Martin MacLean, James Pitchford, Michael Stott, Craig Titmus, Andrew White, Philippa Griffin and Nicholas Fox have all maintained their ranking.
IAM Strategy 300
Mathys & Squire Partners Martin MacLean, Anna Gregson, Sean Leach and Dani Kramer have been recognised in the 2025 edition of IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders.
The in-depth research involves speaking to a wide range of senior corporate IP managers in North America, Europe and Asia, as well as third-party IP service providers, in order to identify these IP leaders whose business is the creation, development and deployment of strategies that enable IP owners to gain maximum value from their portfolios.
“Anna Gregson is a dedicated and client-orientated expert who is deeply committed to both intellectual property and people. She obtains win-win solutions to any patent issue and achieves them about with great integrity and skill.“
“Dani Kramer consistently delivers exceptional IP work, whether its drafting ironclad files or strategically managing portfolios. As a true leader, he inspires and uplifts those around him, managing his team with excellence.”
“Sean Leach stands out for his enthusiasm for technology and foresight regarding the use of IP for business growth. He is a strategic planner with a thorough grasp of the competitive IP landscape and current innovation trends.”
“Recognised in the market as “an exceptional patent attorney who shares his expertise with ease, Martin MacLean is highly adept at addressing the most urgent IP issues and he effortlessly manages intricate technical aspects in tricky business plans.”
World Trademark Review 1000
Mathys & Squire is recommended in the 2025 edition of World Trademark Review’s WTR 1000 directory. Mathys & Squire has been recommended for its work in the trade mark field, specifically in the ‘prosecution and strategy’ category. “Mathys & Squire are incredibly easy to work with. The team possess extensive knowledge in all aspects of trademark law, ensuring an exceptionally effective and efficient A-to-Z service.”
Alongside our firm ranking, Consultant Margaret Arnott (recommended in the categories of ‘Enforcement & Litigation’ and ‘Prosecution & Strategy’), Helen Cawley (recommended in the category of ‘Prosecution & Strategy’), Gary Johnston (recommended in the category of ‘Prosecution & Strategy’) and Rebecca Tew (recommended in the category of ‘Prosecution & Strategy), have received the following testimonials:
“Helen Cawley adeptly manages a wide range of instructions. She draws on two decades of experience to provide insightful and proactive advice that helps clients align their trademark strategies with their commercial goals. Cawley’s strategic vision and dedication are poised to make a significant impact on the team and its clients.“
Gary Johnston is “an agile practitioner who seamlessly integrates legal insights with commercial acumen, crafting practical solutions that achieve outstanding results. He recently represented the John Cotton Group in successfully opposing the registration of the mark ‘SNUGGLEMORE’, utilising their established rights in the mark and affirming its reputation and goodwill.“
Rebecca Tew “excels in devising and implementing effective protection and enforcement strategies. She adeptly tailors her approach to meet the unique needs of each client, whether a start-up or a multinational corporation, consistently delivering exceptional service. “
Margaret Arnott “navigates both contentious and non-contentious waters with finesse. Always practical and sensible, she has a knack for crafting business-friendly solutions to any challenge that comes her way.”
Managing IP – IP STARS
Mathys & Squire is ranked in Managing Intellectual Property’s IP STARS for 2025. We have been highlighted for our expertise in the categories of ‘Patent prosecution’ and ‘Trade mark prosecution – patent & trade mark attorney firms’.
Partners Paul Cozens and Hazel Ford are ranked as ‘Patent Stars’, while Partners Gary Johnston and Rebecca Tew are ranked as ‘Trade mark Stars’. Partners David Hobson, Philippa Griffin, Nicholas Fox, Andrew White, Martin MacLean and Laura Clews, and Consultant Partner Jane Clarkare also identified as ‘Notable Practitioners’.
Partners Edd Cavanna, Max Thoma and Harry Rowe were ranked as ‘Rising Stars’ in the 2025 edition of the guide.
JUVE Patent
Mathys & Squire is ranked in JUVE Patent’s Patent Filing rankings for 2025. We have been recommended for our expertise across pharma and biotechnology; medical technology; chemistry; digital communication and computer technology and electronics.
Partners Hazel Ford, Philippa Griffin, James Wilding and Christopher Hamer are identified as ‘Recommended Individuals’.
ISO 9001
Mathys & Squire and Mathys & Squire Consulting are proud to be ISO 9001 accredited. By meeting the standards of ISO 9001, the firm has shown commitment to providing a high level of customer service, delivering consistent performance and continuously improving. We are pleased to be able to formalise our processes and gain recognition for our commitment to delivering a first-class service to our clients.
ISO 14001
Mathys & Squire and Mathys & Squire Consulting are delighted to have achieved ISO 14001 accreditation. ISO 14001 focuses on environmental management and recognises that we are committed to improving environmental performance through efficient use of resources and reduction of waste. We are proud of being an environmentally aware firm.
