Ranking tables
Intellectual Property | UK
North West
Rankings overview for Departments
TLT LLP 11 Years Ranked- Brabners LLP
- Pannone Corporate LLP
- Nik WhiteBrabners LLP
Michelle Davies HGF Law LLP3 Years Ranked- Paul Bentham Addleshaw Goddard LLP29 Years Ranked
- Samantha Livesey Pinsent Masons17 Years Ranked
- Bruce JonesKuits Solicitors
- Colin BellBrabners LLP
Andrew Stone Ionic Legal10 Years Ranked- Chris Hoole Appleyard Lees1 Years Ranked
Michael Forrester Brandsmiths7 Years Ranked- Robert Lye Gateley Legal6 Years Ranked
- Amy ChandlerPannone Corporate LLP
- Asima RanaDWF
- Hannah FawcettBrabners LLP
- Sarah BazaraaPannone Corporate LLP
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 HGF Law LLPIntellectual Property2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedHGF Law in Manchester is sought after for its expertise in commercialisation and enforcement matters involving all core IP rights. Clients are drawn from a wide range of sectors including retail, life sciences, higher education and technology, and it enjoys strong links with its sister patent and trade mark attorney firm. The team is frequently instructed on matters of multi-jurisdictional scope.1 Ionic LegalIntellectual Property2026 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedIonic Legal advises national and international clients on a wide variety of IP matters including anti-counterfeiting and passing-off programmes, brand protection and commercialisation strategy. The team is also known for trade mark prosecution and global portfolio management, as well as for disputes concerning all core rights.
Band 2
2 TLT LLPIntellectual Property2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedTLT in Manchester is renowned for expertise across a range of contentious IP matters, with notable activity in the fashion, retail and financial services sectors. The team advises on disputes before the courts and the UKIPO. It is also recommended for collaboration, development and licensing agreements.
Band 3
3 Addleshaw Goddard LLPIntellectual Property2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedAddleshaw Goddard in Manchester has the capacity to handle both commercial and contentious IP matters. The firm acts for an impressive multinational client base across various industries including financial services, consumer goods, retail and the public sector. It is highlighted for skill in design and trade mark prosecution and portfolio management as well as complex licensing arrangements and the treatment of IP assets in corporate transactions. The firm is able to act on a truly international scale with offices across Europe as well as in Singapore and the Middle East.
3 BrandsmithsIntellectual Property2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedBrandsmiths has expertise in a broad range of IP matters, including brand protection, trade marks, licensing and IP litigation. The firm acts for a range of clients including those from the sports, technology and commercial sectors.
3 Gateley LegalIntellectual Property2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedGateley Legal in Manchester is a highly regarded IP practice offering strength in commercial transactions and litigious matters, including trade mark, copyright and licensing protection and enforcement. The firm has key sector expertise in manufacturing, retail, technology and sport, and notable experience with regard to life sciences licensing agreements.