Awards
Our awards
We are very proud of our successes, and every award is testament to the hard work that our people put into each client's case. You can see full details of our industry achievements below.
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Lawyers World Global Awards 2017
International Licensing Law Firm of the Year - UK - Winner
The 2017 Lawyers World Global Awards recognise a very select number of leading professional firms, organisations & advisers from across the globe for their individual areas of specialisation within their geographical location.
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InterContinental Finance & Law
Intellectual Property Law Firm Of The Year - UK - Winner
InterContinental Finance & Law Country Awards celebrates and acknowledges the very best Law and Finance firms in each country, giving our 158,500 strong corporate subscribers sound advise on which firms are the best in the country of interest. No other firm in your country will win the same award.
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Acquisition International Magazine – 2016 Excellence Award
Most Outstanding for Trade Mark Litigation - Winner - HGF Law
These annual awards are judged purely on merit and are designed to recognise the very best in the business, whether they are a single office firm or an international conglomerate. We award the paragons, and the exemplars; those that are succeeding in their endeavours, innovating, growing and improving.
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InterContinental Finance & Law
Due Diligence Law Firm of the Year - UK - Winner
InterContinental Finance & Law Country Awards celebrates and acknowledges the very best Law and Finance firms in each country, giving our 158,500 strong corporate subscribers sound advise on which firms are the best in the country of interest. No other firm in your country will win the same award.
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UK Chambers and Partners 2017
HGF Ranked a Leading Firm
Since 1990, Chambers has published the leading directories of the legal profession. Clients trust them to find exactly the right lawyer or law-firm. The Intellectual Property section covers disputes relating to patent, copyright and trademark infringement, litigation concerning trade secrets and related issues such as licensing and IP commercialisation. A separate Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys rankings also features.
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DealMakers Global Awards 2016
Intellectual Property Law Firm Of The Year - UK - Winner
The 2016 DealMakers Global Awards recognize a select number of leading professional firms from across the globe for their individual areas of specialization within their geographical location.
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Worldwide Financial Advisor Awards Magazine Superior Lawyers 2016
Intellectual Property Law Firm Of The Year - UK - Winner
The Worldwide Financial Advisor Awards Magazine is celebrating the leading, most prolific firms that have continually displayed a high degree of quality, tenacity and ability to punch above their weight within their area of specialization.
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Dealmakers Country Awards 2016
International Licensing Law Firm of the Year - UK - Winner
The 2016 DealMakers Country Awards will recognize and salute those firms and individuals that have performed to exceptional levels during one of the most difficult economic periods that the global economy has experienced for decades.
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Worldwide Financial Advisor Awards Magazine - Excellence Awards 2016
Intellectual Property Law Firm Of The Year - UK - Winner
The Worldwide Financial Adviser Awards “Worldwide Advisor Excellence Awards” campaign provides our global readership with a comprehensive guide to Advisers and Firms that are noted for demonstrating a consistently high level of ability.
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Lawyers Worldwide Awards - Super Lawyers 2016
Intellectual Property Law Firm Of The Year - Winner
The Lawyers Worldwide Awards Super Lawyers 2016 celebrates the leading, most prolific firms, that have continually displayed a high degree of quality, tenacity and ability to punch above their weight within their area of specialization.
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Legal 2015 Awards: Corporate Livewire
Best Female Trade Mark Lawyer - UK
All of Corporate LiveWire Awards programs represent the pinnacle of business achievement, championing the best in their respective fields, therefore to come out as a clear winner is truly an achievement to be proud of.
Winner - Claire Hutchinson
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InterContinental Finance Magazine Law Awards 2015
Full Service IP Law Firm of the Year - UK - Winner
Now in it’s fifth year and due to be published in December, the ICFM Law Awards has become one of the most sought after and appreciated accolades available within the industry today.
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UK Corporate Excellence Awards 2015
Best for Trade Mark Litigation - Winner
The 2015 UK Corporate Excellence Awards focus on those firms and individuals across the British Isles, that are not just successful - that goes without saying - but undoubtedly and demonstrably special.
Winner - HGF Law Leeds
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LegalComprehensive 2015 Golden Global Awards
International Licensing Law Firm of the Year - UK - Winner
The LegalComprehensive Golden Global Awards ranks as one of the most sought after accolades in the legal world. Not just because of the lengths they go through to quantify their winners but also because they only give out a very few awards.
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Acquisition International Legal Awards 2015
Recognised Leader in Aerospace & Automotive Technologies - Winner
These awards are given to commend outstanding work throughout the legal world over the last 12 months, recognising excellence in all areas of the industry.
Winner - Chris Moore
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Acquisition International Legal Awards 2015
Best for SME IP Strategy - UK - Winner
These awards are given to commend outstanding work throughout the legal world over the last 12 months, recognising excellence in all areas of the industry.
Winner - Chris Vaughan
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DealMakers Global Awards 2015
Intellectual Property Law Firm Of The Year - UK - Winner
The 2015 DealMakers Global Awards recognize a select number of leading professional firms from across the globe for their individual areas of specialization within their geographical location. -
ACQ Global Awards 2015
UK Leading Female Lawyer of the Year (Intellectual Property) - Claire Hutchinson
Since inception, the ACQ GLOBAL Awards have been celebrating achievement, innovation and brilliance in their annual awards.
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International Legal Alliance Summit & Awards 2015
Best UK IP Firm: Prosecution - Winner
The Best UK Intellectual Property Firm Prosecution Award recognises leading firms in their market for their excellent annual results and lasting performance in management and leadership.
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Lawyer’s World Country Awards 2015
Due Diligence Law Firm of the Year - UK - Winner
Lawyers World commemorates those firms and individuals that have excelled within their specialist practice areas within their geographical region.
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Women in Law Awards 2015
Lawyer Monthly - Winner
The Lawyer Monthly in Law Awards celebrate and highlight the achievements of women in the legal profession across the globe.
Winner - Claire Hutchinson, Partner
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Global Awards 2015
Corporate Livewire - Winner
Chris Moore has won the Corporate Livewire award in the category of 'Due Diligence - Birmingham'.
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Innovation Excellence Awards 2015
Corporate Livewire - shortlisted
Chris Moore has been shortlisted for the 2015 Innovation & Excellence awards which celebrates and rewards innovation & excellence.
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Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars
Ranked Firm 2014
Managing Intellectual Property have announced individual listings for the first time, Dr Gary Wilson, Michael Varvill, Harry Hutchinson, Matt Dixon, Janet Knowles & Dr Andrew Wells have all been listed
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ICFM 500
Leading Lawyer 2014
Paul Sanderson recognised for the second year runnng by InterContinental Finance Magazine's Leading Lawyers 500 as one of the world's top 500 lawyers.
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Acquisition International 2014 Intellectual Property Awards
Patent Right Defence Specialist of the Year UK
The directory of winners in the Intellectual Property Awards will become a go-to resource for those seeking guidance in the field.
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IAM 1000
Patent 1000 Recommended Firm 2014
In the recent publication of the IAM Patent 1000 which is the top 100 patent Practitioners across the world HGF has had 6 attorneys listed; Harry Hutchinson, Andrew Wells , Matt Dixon, Gary Wilson, Janet Knowles & Jonathan Atkinson have all been listed for 2014
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DealMakers Law Award 2014
Intellectual Property Law Firm Of The Year - UK
Paul Sanderson has been awarded this accolade in our forthcoming 2014 DealMakers Law Awards
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Acquisition International 2013 Legal Award
UK Full Service IP Law Firm of the Year
Acquisition International Awards recognise leaders in their respective fields, and are nominated by clients, professional acquaintances and peers.
Nominated - Awards made Jul ‘13
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Scotland
Full Service IP & Trademarks Advisory of The Year
The award recognised firms and individuals that had the greatest impact on the industry in their discipline in 2012.
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ICFM Leading Lawyer 500
Paul Sanderson
Paul Sanderson recognised by InterContinental Finance Magazine's Leading Lawyers 500 as one of the world's top 500 lawyers operating today.
Winner
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Acquisition International
UK Strategic Portfolio Development Firm of the Year 2013
The M&A Awards pin-point and recognise investors, advisors and service providerswith outstanding expertise in their specialist field.
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International Legal Alliance
UK IP Rising Star 2013
Rising Star Awards recognise firms and practices withhigh potential which have shown remarkable evolution and are catching up with current leaders.
Winner
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IAM300 Global Patent Strategists 2013
Matt Dixon
The world’s leading IP strategists are named in a unique guide published by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM).
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IAM Patent 1000 2013
Janet Knowles, Matt Dixon, Gary Wilson, Andrew Wells, Harry Hutchinson – All listed in the IAM Patent 1000 2013
The IAM Patent 1000 is the world’s most extensive guide to leading private practice patent professionals and firms in the world’s key jurisdictions.
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IP Law
Law Firm of the Year in England (2013 Corporate INTL Legal Awards)
Corporate International’s annual awards mark excellence for the world’s leading advisers and financiers in an array of countries and continents globally.
Winner
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Chambers UK 2013
2nd Tier
The UK Guide lists solicitors in over 70 specialist areas of law.
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Legal 500
2nd Tier
The Legal 500 Series provides the most comprehensive worldwide coverage currently available on legal services providers in over 100 countries.
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Managing Intellectual Property 2011 & 2012
Scottish IP Firm of the Year 2011 & 2012
MIP’s Global Awards recognises outstanding work in IP in the past year.
Winner
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Acquisition International 2012 Legal Award
UK Full Service IP Law Firm of the Year
Acquisition International Awards recognise leaders in their respective fields and are nominated by clients, professional acquaintances and peers.
Winner