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IP Stars 2023

May 2023

After months of research, Managing IP has published the IP Stars list for 2023. HGF is delighted to have 23 attorneys from England, Scotland, Ireland, Netherlands and Germany recognised and listed as IP Stars.

The IP Stars are senior practitioners who have been recommended or identified as leaders in their firm and/or jurisdiction. The 2023 IP Stars List is primarily based on research information obtained in 2022.

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