Managing Intellectual Property firm rankings – IP Stars 2024

Published June 2024

Managing Intellectual Property firm rankings – IP Stars 2024

We are pleased to announce that HGF has been prominently featured in the Managing IP Stars European rankings for 2024. Our firm’s continued excellence in the field of intellectual property has been recognised amongst multiple categories, highlighting the commitment and expertise of our talented attorneys across the firm.

29 of our European attorneys across patents, trade marks, and transactions have been ranked:

TOP 250 Women in IP:

Marie Walsh – Ireland

We are delighted that Partner Marie Walsh has been ranked in the top 250 women in IP. Her inclusion in this esteemed list highlights her dedication, expertise, and the significant impact she has made within the industry.

Patents

Bernhard Ganahl – Germany

Hsu Min Chung – England

Lucy Johnson – England

Andrew Wells – England

Harry Hutchinson – England

Chris Moore – England

Susan Keston – Scotland

Craig Thomson – Scotland

Jamie Thomson – Scotland

Gary Wilson – Scotland

Marie Walsh – Ireland

Trade Marks

Lee Curtis – England

David Potter – England

Rigel Moss McGrath – England

Pieter de Ruijter – Netherlands

Alexander Hagen – Netherlands

Transaction

Janet Knowles – England

Notable Practitioner

Jennifer Bailey – England

Rebecca Field – England

Nienke Lubben – England

Jennifer Uno – England

Jerry Bretherton – England

Martyn Fish – England

Inge Muellejans – Scotland

Achim Krebs – Netherlands

Kasper Radstake – Netherlands

Andrew McGettrick – Scotland

At HGF we are committed to delivering top-tier Intellectual Property services. These prestigious rankings are a testament to our team’s hard work, dedication, and innovation. We are incredibly proud of our colleagues for their achievements and would like to congratulate them for this fantastic recognition.

Click below to view the full rankings.

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