We are delighted to be featured in IP STARS 2026, which recognises outstanding law firms and practitioners across IP practice areas worldwide.
Managing IP’s IP STARS is a leading legal directory that identifies the IP professionals and firms best placed to advise on both contentious and non-contentious matters. Widely recognised as a trusted benchmark of excellence in the profession, the rankings are based on extensive independent research, firm submissions, market analysis and client feedback.
In the 2026 edition, Partners Gary Johnston and Rebecca Tew have been recognised as ‘Trade Mark Stars’, and Partner Hazel Ford has been featured as a ‘Patent Star’. In addition, Partners Philippa Griffin, Nicholas Fox, David Hobson, Martin MacLean, Laura Clews, Andrew White, and Consultant Partner Jane Clark, have been praised as ‘Notable Practitioners’.
The 2026 Rising Star rankings are due to be released later this year.
For more information and to view the rankings in full, visit the IP STARS website here.


