HGF ranked band 1 in Chambers and Partners UK 2026

The Chambers and Partners UK 2026 Guide is now live and HGF has one again been highly ranked as a firm, with several recognised individuals across multiple regions.

HGF is ranked Band 1 for:

• UK-wide: Intellectual Property: Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys
• North West: Intellectual Property

We are also ranked Band 3 for:

• Midlands: Intellectual Property
• Yorkshire: Intellectual Property

HGF individuals ranked:

• Marie McMorrow – Band 1 – Midlands – Intellectual Property
• Michelle Davies – Band 2 – North West – Intellectual Property
• Martyn Fish – Eminent Practitioner – Yorkshire – Intellectual Property
• Janet Knowles – Senior Statesperson – North West – Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property: Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys – UK-wide – Band 1

What the Team is Known For:

HGF Law is one of the UK’s largest patent and trade mark firms and has the resources to handle complex and international mandates, including litigation support. The firm has an impressive client base in numerous sectors including hi-tech, life sciences and universities. The attorneys advise on the IP implications of technology-driven corporate deals as well as licensing and R&D agreements.

View the chambers profile: https://chambers.com/department/hgf-law-llp-intellectual-property-patent-trade-mark-attorneys-uk-1:2337:11805:1:24179

Intellectual Property – North West – Band 1

What the team is known for:

HGF Law in Manchester is sought after for its expertise in commercialisation and enforcement matters involving all core IP rights. Clients are drawn from a wide range of sectors including retail, life sciences, higher education and technology, and it enjoys strong links with its sister patent and trade mark attorney firm. The team is frequently instructed on matters of multi-jurisdictional scope.

Strengths:

“They are the leading provider in the North West.”

Ranked Lawyers:

• Janet Knowles – Senior Statesperson

Janet Knowles is a consultant sought out for her expert handling of non-contentious IP matters. She has extensive experience in patent applications and licensing, and is frequently instructed by clients in the pharmaceutical industry.

• Michelle Davies – Band 2

Michelle Davies is highly regarded for her strength in non-contentious IP matters, including licensing agreements and portfolio management. She has particular expertise in the life sciences sector. We are happy with everything Michelle provided.

View the Chambers profile: https://chambers.com/department/hgf-law-llp-intellectual-property-uk-1:34:17138:1:24179

Intellectual Property – Midlands – Band 3

What the team is known for:

HGF Law in Birmingham is a full-service IP practice which works closely with its sister patent and trade mark attorney firm. It counsels clients on patent, design and trade mark registration. The firm has a deep well of experience in IP litigation, including before the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court and High Court.

Ranked Lawyers

• Marie McMorrow – Band 1

Marie McMorrow is the head of department at HGF Law in Birmingham. She is highly sought after for her experience in trade mark, copyright and patent disputes. She is frequently instructed on complex cross-border IP matters and regularly appears before the High Court and IPEC. Marie is very attentive and experienced.

View the Chambers profile: https://chambers.com/department/hgf-law-llp-intellectual-property-uk-1:34:11815:1:24179

Intellectual Property – Yorkshire – Band 3

What the team is known for:

HGF Law in Leeds offers an excellent service geared towards sophisticated contentious and non-contentious IP matters in a range of sectors, notably consumer products, engineering, manufacturing and life sciences. The firm is particularly skilled at patent and trade mark infringement disputes, and a go-to for design right matters of all kinds. It is able to coordinate comprehensive patent prosecution and trade mark filing with its sister patent and trade mark attorney firm, HGF.

Ranked Lawyers:

• Martyn Fish – Eminent Practitioner

Martyn Fish is a partner and the CEO of HGF Law. He is an IP litigator accomplished in cases involving all core rights. He also advises brand and technology-based businesses on all manner of licence agreements.

View the Chambers profile: https://chambers.com/department/hgf-law-llp-intellectual-property-uk-1:34:17146:1:24179

About the Chambers UK Guide 2026

The Chambers UK guide’s legal market coverage and analysis for 2026 covers 85 broad areas of UK law, such as tax, banking and finance, employment, personal injury and family/matrimonial. It is grouped by regions, such as South West, Midlands and London, so you can easily compare firms across a geographic area to find the best talent for your needs, wherever it exists.

They also cover specialist areas of law on a UK-wide basis, such as asset finance, energy and natural resources, media and entertainment, and shipping.