Awards

Our awards

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  Corporate Insider Business Excellence Awards 2019

  IP Specialists of the Year - UK - Winner

  Corporate Insider looks to recognise people and organisations that have achieved the greatest of successes. Their awards reflect the most prominent business sectors that range from engineering consultants to financial advisers. 

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  LegalComprehensive Law Awards 2019

  Intellectual Property Law Firm Of The Year - UK - Winner

  The Prestigious and much anticipated 2019 LegalComprehensive Law Awards highlight the very best Law Firms within their particular field of expertise.

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  Lawyers Worldwide Awards Magazine - Super Lawyers 2019

  Intellectual Property Law Firm Of The Year - UK - Winner

  The Lawyers Worldwide Awards Super Lawyers 2019 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 specialisation.

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  InterContinental Finance & Law Global Awards 2018

  Intellectual Property Law Firm Of The Year - UK - Winner

  The ICFM 2018 Global Awards are designed to celebrate those firms that have excelled over their competitors because of their continued quality of advice, customer service and business prowess and ICFM wishes to promote you as amongst the best in the world.

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  Lawyers Worldwide Awards Magazine - Annual Awards 2018

  Due Diligence Law Firm of the Year - UK - Winner

  The Lawyers Worldwide Awards Magazine issue provides global readership with a comprehensive guide to those firms that are noted for demonstrating a consistently high level of ability, within those Countries that the publication reaches, whilst ensuring they are kept well informed as to who the firms of note are, thus ensuring those Award winning firms receive appropriate recognition and acknowledgement.

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  InterContinental Finance & Law Magazine 2018 Country Awards

  Due Diligence Law Firm of the Year - UK - Winner

  The Country Awards celebrate and acknowledges the very best Finance and Law firms in each country, giving 158,500 strong, corporate subscribers sound advice on which firms are the best in the country of interest. 

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  Lawyers World Global Awards 2018

  IP Law Firm of the Year - UK - Winner

  The 2018 Lawyers World Global Awards recognise a very select number of leading professionals, firms, organisations & advisers from across the globe, for their individual areas of specialisation within their geographical location.

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  Lawyers Worldwide Awards Magazine Global Leading Lawyers 2018

  Due Diligence Law Firm of the Year - UK - Winner

  The Lawyers Worldwide Awards MagazineGlobal Leading Lawyers is created via a global poll of the readership, which asks the voting readers to put forward their nominations for those Lawyers that are, in their opinion ‘Leading Lawyers’ within their chosen area of specialisation.

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  M&A Awards 2018

  IP Specialists of the Year - UK - Winner

  The M&A Awards pride themselves on taking an ethical approach on selecting winners, and each shortlisted individual and firm are subject to same rigorous assessment criteria. 

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  Finance Monthly - Law Awards 2018

  Trademarks – Lawyer of the Year UK - Jason Lumber - Winner

  The Finance Monthly Law Awards are open to any practice, individual or related sector supplier. Votes are invited from over 200,000+ subscribers to Finance Monthly magazine who are asked to consider their personal or institutional experiences when engaging with partners and firms, and to nominate who they feel to be exceptional in their category.

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  DealMakers Country Awards 2018

  Full Service IP Law Firm of the Year - UK - Winner

  DealMakers 2018 Country Awards recognise the very best firms & individuals in their country and their special 2018 Country Awards Winners Brochure, will advise their massive 135,000+ subscribers of who the best really are in their country.

   

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  Excellence Awards 2018

  Due Diligence Law Firm of the Year - UK - Winner

  The Worldwide Financial Adviser Awards “Excellence Awards” campaign provides 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 Magazine - Super Lawyers 2018

  Lawyers Worldwide Awards Magazine 2018 - UK - Winner

  The Lawyers Worldwide Awards Super Lawyers 2018 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 specialisation.

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  ACQ5 Law Awards 2018

  Trade Mark Litigation Law Firm of the Year - UK - Winner

  As the ACQ Law Awards enters its second decade following the recent completion of the annual ACQ Global Awards 2017 program (the largest of its kind in the market).

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  Worldwide Advisor Awards Magazine Continent Awards 2018

  Due Diligence Law Firm of the Year - UK - Winner

  The Worldwide Financial Advisor Awards Magazine Continent Awards 2018 issue provides our global readership with a comprehensive guide to those firms that are noted for demonstrating a consistently high level of ability.

   

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  InterContinental Finance & Law 2017 Global Awards

  Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year - UK - Winner

  The ICFM 2017 Global Awards are designed to celebrate those firms that have excelled over their competitors because of their continued quality of advice, customer service and business prowess and ICFM wishes to promote you as amongst the best in the world.

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  Worldwide Financial Advisor Awards Magazine - Annual Advisors 2017

  Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year - UK - Winner

  The Worldwide Financial Advisor Awards Magazine Annual Advisers 2017 campaign provides their global readership with a comprehensive guide to those firms that are noted for demonstrating a consistently high level of ability, within those countries that the monthly publication reaches.

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  DealMakers Global Awards 2017

  Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year - UK - Winner

  The 2017 DealMakers Global Awards recognise a select number of leading professional firms from across the globe for their individual areas of specialisation within their geographical location.

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  Worldwide Financial Advisor Awards Magazine - Superior Lawyers 2017

  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 specialisation.

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  Lawyers Worldwide Awards Magazine 2017

  Innovative Lawyers - Listed

  The Lawyers Worldwide Award Magazine Innovative Lawyers 2017, is created via a thorough, global poll of the readership, which asks the voting readers to put forward their nominations for those Advisors that are, in their opinion ‘Innovative Lawyers’ within their chosen area of specialisation.

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  Global Awards Corporate Livewire 2017

  Best in IP Law Services - Winner

  Information was submitted on each nominee and an independent judging panel have decided upon the most deserving teams, practices and individuals to walk away with one of these prestigious accolades. 

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  ICFM 250 Leading Firms 2017

  HGF Limited - Listed

  Recognised by many as one of the most prestigious awards of the year, ICFM's 250 Leading Firms Awards are due to be published in April/May 2017.

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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.

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  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