HGF Law LLP

Founded in Leeds in 1995, HGF has grown into one of Europe’s leading intellectual property firms, recognised for its depth of expertise, international reach and forward-looking culture. Over three decades, the firm has expanded to 24 offices across the UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria, France, the Netherlands and Switzerland, building a reputation for technical excellence, pragmatic advice and outstanding client service. Growth has been driven by a blend of organic development and strategic acquisitions, combining local insight with international capability.

HGF’s vision is to be Europe’s IP firm of choice, delivering commercially focused, technology-enabled solutions that help clients protect and maximise the value of their innovation. Guided by its core values of People, Excellence, Teamwork and Progressive thinking, the firm fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture that supports professional growth and long-term client partnerships.

As one of Europe’s few fully integrated IP practices, HGF offers a complete range of services across patents, trade marks, law, designs, IP litigation, transactions and strategic advisory work. Its multidisciplinary teams advise clients across every stage of the innovation lifecycle, from concept and protection to enforcement and commercialisation.

The firm combines legal rigour with deep technical expertise. Many of its practitioners hold PhDs or have prior in-house and R&D experience, enabling them to provide advice that is both technically informed and commercially relevant. HGF’s litigators and opposition specialists act before the European Patent Office, UKIPO, EUIPO and national courts across key jurisdictions, coordinating multi-jurisdictional strategies to manage risk and deliver practical outcomes.

Clients turn to HGF to address a broad range of challenges, from identifying and safeguarding intangible assets to managing ownership, portfolio development and infringement risks. The firm works closely with each client to understand their commercial drivers and strategic goals, designing IP strategies that support innovation and growth in competitive markets.

In 2024, HGF secured strategic investment from CBPE to strengthen its people, processes and technology, underpinning continued innovation in service delivery, ESG initiatives and international growth. With over 190 IP professionals and one of the largest geographic footprints of any specialist IP firm in Europe, HGF continues to stand out through the quality, scale and integration of its offering.

Industry recognition includes seven Managing IP EMEA Awards in 2025, 29 attorneys ranked in IAM Patent 1000, and seven consecutive years in the Gold band of the Financial Times Europe’s Leading Patent Law Firms. These accolades reflect HGF’s commitment to excellence and leadership in protecting and enhancing the value of innovation.