Awards
HGF Sets the Gold Standard – Recognised for 7th Year in a Row by Financial Times
June 2025
We are extremely honoured to announce that HGF has once again been ranked ‘Gold’ across all six bands in the Financial Times Special Report – Europe’s Leading Patent Law Firms 2025
This marks an extraordinary seventh consecutive year that HGF has been recognised since the guide’s inception in 2019. We are honoured to be one of only six firms to achieve gold across all categories, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to excellence in intellectual property. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the clients and industry professionals who have supported and voted for us.
More than 10,000 patent attorneys, both from law firms and corporate patent departments, were invited to participate in the survey. Participants were able to recommend firms overall and by specific specialities, divided into six categories. Having this recognition direct from our peers across the industry is an honour and highlights the value that they have placed on the expertise of HGF. The firm prides itself on the level of service and technical knowledge that the HGF team is able to provide to our global client base.
The firm was ranked ‘Gold – very frequently recommended for:’
- Biotechnology, Food & Healthcare
- Chemistry & Pharmacy
- Electrical Engineering & Physics
- Mechanical Engineering
- IT & Software
- Materials & Nanotechnology
Dr Andrew Wells, Head of the Chemistry team commented, “I’m delighted that our excellent reputation in the chemistry field has been recognised yet again. This is an excellent achievement for the HGF Chemistry team and for HGF as a whole. We have one of the largest teams of chemical and pharmaceutical patent attorneys based in Europe and we pride ourselves on providing commercially relevant and strategic IP advice to our clients. We cover the whole chemistry landscape and have seen significant growth in the key areas of pharmaceuticals, formulation science, materials science, agrochemicals, process chemistry, fuel cells, and electrochemistry. We also have a significant European oppositions practice that continues to go from strength to strength.”
Dr Chris Benson, Head of the Technology & Engineering team commented, “Achieving Gold status across all categories in the Financial Times: Europe’s Leading Patent Law Firms ranking is a prestigious honour. It reflects not only our firm’s deep expertise but also the outstanding dedication and innovation of the attorneys in our Technology and Engineering Group. This recognition places us among the best in our field throughout Europe and is something that we are very proud of.”
Kate Taylor, Head of the Life Sciences team commented: “Earning the Gold Award is an outstanding recognition, and it speaks volumes about the exceptional expertise and dedication of our Life Sciences Team. This achievement is a direct reflection of the passion, innovation, and deep knowledge each team member brings to the field.”
Martyn Fish, CEO commented: “This is an exciting time for HGF as we continue to innovate and set new standards in our industry. I am incredibly proud of everyone’s efforts and dedication that have made this achievement possible. This recognition is particularly meaningful as it is voted for by our clients and industry professionals, highlighting the trust and value they place in our teams.”
As a leading European intellectual property firm, we are committed to building strong, collaborative relationships with our clients and delivering exceptional service across our offices in Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, France, Ireland, and the UK.
Our multidisciplinary teams—including patent attorneys, trade mark attorneys, and IP solicitors—are united by our core values: People, Teamwork, Excellence, and Progressiveness.
At HGF, we strive to provide the highest standard of IP services. These prestigious recognitions are a testament to the dedication, expertise, and hard work of our talented team. We are proud of these accomplishments and remain focused on driving innovation and excellence across the IP landscape
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