{"id":9004111222112172,"date":"2022-09-29T15:48:23","date_gmt":"2022-09-29T14:48:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hgf.com\/?p=9004111222112172"},"modified":"2026-02-20T10:56:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T10:56:20","slug":"hgf-is-ranked-as-a-top-tier-firm-in-legal-500-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hgf.com\/de\/knowledge-hub\/news-1\/hgf-is-ranked-as-a-top-tier-firm-in-legal-500-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"HGF is ranked as a top tier firm in Legal 500 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>HGF has been recommended as a top tier firm in PATMA Trade Mark Attorneys and in the North West in The Legal 500 United Kingdom 2023 rankings. We continue to be highly ranked in Tier 2 in the regions of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PATMA \u2013 Patent Attorneys<\/li>\n<li>Midlands \u2013 Law<\/li>\n<li>Yorkshire &amp; The Humber \u2013 Law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The firm is also ranked in Tier 6 for London Trade Marks, Copyrights &amp; Designs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"btn-wrap btn-wrap--mb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/firms\/401-hgf-limited\/90037-london-england\/?layout=uk-solicitors&amp;token=2df8114f7cf597873ec25bd49f4130d8\" class=\"btn on-grey\" target=\"_blank\"><span>FULL HGF RANKINGS<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>We would like to congratulate our CEO\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hgf.com\/our-people\/martyn-fish\/\">Martyn Fish<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hgf.com\/our-people\/janet-knowles\/\">Janet Knowles<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Antony Gold\u00a0who are listed as \u201cLeading individuals\u201d as well as\u00a0Marie McMorrow\u00a0who is listed in the \u201cHall of Fame\u201d and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hgf.com\/our-people\/michelle-davies\/\">Michelle Davies<\/a>\u00a0who is listed as a \u201cNext generation Partner\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>This success and the below testimonials are an indictment of our mission to provide our clients with the highest quality service, technical excellence and commercial advice.<\/p>\n<h5>Testimonials<\/h5>\n<p><strong>PATMA \u2013 Trade Mark Attorneys<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8216;With offices in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, France and Ireland, <a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/firms\/401-hgf-law\/377-leeds-england\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/firms\/401-hgf-law\/377-leeds-england\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Link HGF Law\">HGF Limited<\/a>\u2019s sizeable trade mark practice assists well-known multinational companies with portfolio management, oppositions and litigation proceedings. The team is noted for its capability in the filing of UK and EU trade marks, and has demonstrable experience across the pharmaceuticals, automotive, food and beverage, media and entertainment, finance and retail sectors. In Leeds,\u00a0<a tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">David Potter<\/a>\u00a0heads up the trade marks team and advises clients in the entertainment and retail arenas on protection matters.\u00a0<a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/firms\/401-hgf-law\/377-leeds-england\/lawyers\/730975-martyn-fish\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/firms\/401-hgf-law\/377-leeds-england\/lawyers\/730975-martyn-fish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Link Martyn Fish\">Martyn Fish<\/a>\u00a0was promoted to CEO in July 2021, following the retirement of Paul Sanderson, and\u00a0<a tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jason Lumber<\/a>\u00a0is chairman of the firm. From the firm\u2019s office in London,\u00a0<a tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Geoff Smith<\/a>\u00a0advises fashion and retail sector clients on international trade mark protection strategies, and\u00a0<a tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jonathan Thurgood<\/a>\u00a0handles registration and enforcement matters. Other key members of the team include Birmingham-based\u00a0<a tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rebecca Field<\/a>, and trade mark directors\u00a0<a tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Claire Jones<\/a>\u00a0and Manchester-based\u00a0<a tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lauren Somers<\/a>.&#8217;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>North West<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8216;<a title=\"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/firms\/401-hgf-law\/6325-manchester-england\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/firms\/401-hgf-law\/6325-manchester-england\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HGF Law<\/a>, a specialist IP firm, acts for clients within the life sciences, education and retail sectors on soft and hard IP matters. The team is able to draw on teams of specialist patent and trade mark attorney colleagues for technical advice. Practice head\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/firms\/401-hgf-law\/6325-manchester-england\/lawyers\/790744-janet-knowles\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/firms\/401-hgf-law\/6325-manchester-england\/lawyers\/790744-janet-knowles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Janet Knowles<\/a>\u00a0has particular expertise within the life sciences industry and in working with educational institutions and their spin-out companies. Legal director\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/firms\/401-hgf-law\/6325-manchester-england\/lawyers\/1023211-michelle-davies\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/firms\/401-hgf-law\/6325-manchester-england\/lawyers\/1023211-michelle-davies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michelle Davies\u00a0<\/a>is a transactional IP specialist.\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/firms\/401-hgf-law\/6325-manchester-england\/lawyers\/790741-antony-gold\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/firms\/401-hgf-law\/6325-manchester-england\/lawyers\/790741-antony-gold\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Antony Gold<\/a> stepped down as partner in 2021 and is now a consultant for the practice.&#8217;<\/em><\/p>\n<h5>Yorkshire and The Humber<\/h5>\n<p><em>&#8216;Noted for its expertise in high-value patent litigation, the Leeds-based team at <a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/firms\/401-hgf-law\/377-leeds-england\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/firms\/401-hgf-law\/377-leeds-england\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Link HGF Law\">HGF<\/a>\u00a0is well-placed to leverage the firm\u2019s European footprint to handle cross-border IP mandates across numerous industries, notably the healthcare and retail sectors. Practice leader\u00a0<a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/firms\/401-hgf-law\/377-leeds-england\/lawyers\/730975-martyn-fish\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/firms\/401-hgf-law\/377-leeds-england\/lawyers\/730975-martyn-fish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Link Martyn Fish\">Martyn Fish<\/a>\u00a0has considerable experience in IP litigation, while senior solicitor\u00a0<a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/firms\/401-hgf-law\/377-leeds-england\/lawyers\/752566-james-talbot\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/firms\/401-hgf-law\/377-leeds-england\/lawyers\/752566-james-talbot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Link James Talbot\">James Talbot<\/a> advises clients across the technology, life sciences and retail sectors on transactional matters, including brand management and licensing. The team counts Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Limited, Pearlfisher and Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Limited among its key roster of clients.&#8217;<\/em><\/p>\n<h5>West Midlands<\/h5>\n<p><em>&#8216;<a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/firms\/401-hgf-law\/8151-birmingham-england\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/firms\/401-hgf-law\/8151-birmingham-england\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Link HGF Law\">HGF Law<\/a>\u00a0has a standalone IP practice with expertise in contentious and transactional matters across all matters of IP including trade marks, copyright, designs and patents. The group has a particular focus on advanced manufacturing, healthcare, retail and food and drink.\u00a0Marie McMorrow\u00a0takes the lead, and handles disputes involving complex patent litigation, breaches of confidentiality, trademarks, anti-counterfeiting and copyright infringements.\u00a0<a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/firms\/401-hgf-law\/377-leeds-england\/lawyers\/752566-james-talbot\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/firms\/401-hgf-law\/377-leeds-england\/lawyers\/752566-james-talbot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Link James Talbot\">James Talbot<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/firms\/401-hgf-law\/377-leeds-england\/lawyers\/1988174-christopher-robinson\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/firms\/401-hgf-law\/377-leeds-england\/lawyers\/1988174-christopher-robinson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Link Christopher Robinson\u00a0\">Christopher Robinson\u00a0<\/a> are both important senior members of the team.&#8217;<\/em><\/p>\n<h5>PATMA &#8211; Patent attorneys<\/h5>\n<p><em>&#8216;On account of its strong European presence, with offices in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria and Ireland, <a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/firms\/401-hgf-law\/377-leeds-england\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/firms\/401-hgf-law\/377-leeds-england\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Link HGF Ltd\">HGF Limited<\/a>\u00a0is well-placed to manage the patent portfolios of multinational corporations and continues to demonstrate its capability in EPO opposition and appeal proceedings. The team, which has an impressive track record in original patent drafting for universities in the UK, is well-versed across the healthcare (including pharmaceutical, life sciences and medical devices), electronics, chemistry and engineering sectors. In Manchester,\u00a0<a tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chris Benson<\/a>\u00a0leads the electronics practice and\u00a0<a tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Andrew Wells<\/a>\u00a0heads up the chemistry group, while\u00a0<a tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lucy Johnson<\/a>\u00a0spearheads the engineering team.\u00a0<a tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kate Taylor<\/a>\u00a0leads the life sciences team from the firm\u2019s office in York, and Birmingham-based\u00a0<a tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chris Moore<\/a>\u00a0heads up the oppositions practice. In Leeds,\u00a0<a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/firms\/401-hgf-law\/377-leeds-england\/lawyers\/730975-martyn-fish\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/firms\/401-hgf-law\/377-leeds-england\/lawyers\/730975-martyn-fish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Link Martyn Fish\">Martyn Fish<\/a>\u00a0stepped in as the firm\u2019s CEO, following the retirement of\u00a0Paul Sanderson\u00a0in July 2021, and\u00a0<a tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jason Lumber<\/a>\u00a0is the firm\u2019s chairman, while London-based\u00a0<a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/firms\/401-hgf-limited\/90037-london-england\/lawyers\/1023223-rachel-fetches\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/firms\/401-hgf-limited\/90037-london-england\/lawyers\/1023223-rachel-fetches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Link Rachel Fetches\">Rachel Fetches<\/a> is head of law.&#8217;<\/em><\/p>\n<h5>About Legal 500<\/h5>\n<p>Legal 500 is the leading guide to law firms and solicitors in the UK. It offers all of those buying legal services in the UK reliable and up-to-date information on the very best firms and individuals operating in a dynamic legal market.<\/p>\n<div class=\"btn-wrap btn-wrap--mb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/united-kingdom-solicitors\/\" class=\"btn on-grey\" target=\"_blank\"><span>MEHR ERFAHREN<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HGF has been recommended as a top tier firm in PATMA Trade Mark Attorneys and in the North West in The Legal 500 United Kingdom 2023 rankings. 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