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HGF ranked band 4 in Chambers and Partners Global Guide for Germany in 2025

February 2025

Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2025 is now live. HGF is proud to be ranked as a firm in Germany.

HGF is ranked band 4 for:

    • Germany: Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution | Global

About Chambers Global Guide 2025

The Chambers Global Guide ranks the top global lawyers, law firms and in-house counsel in over 200 jurisdictions across the world.

Their legal rankings are the most thorough and independent on the market. Each ranking is based on the in-depth research conducted by our dedicated and experienced team of researchers. Their unparalleled analysis of the legal market enables Chambers Global to deliver indispensable coverage and insights into the leading law firms and legal professionals.

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