Ranking tables
Intellectual Property: Patents | Global
Australia
Rankings overview for Lawyers
- Richard HamerAllens
Sue Gilchrist Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP21 Years Ranked- Matthew SwinnKing & Wood Mallesons
- John Lee Gilbert + Tobin14 Years Ranked
Lisa Taliadoros Jones Day13 Years Ranked- Robert CooperMinterEllison
- Odette Gourley Corrs Chambers Westgarth21 Years Ranked
Rebekah Gay Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP4 Years Ranked
Stuart D'Aloisio Ashurst6 Years Ranked- Ben MillerMaddocks
- Ian PascarlDavies Collison Cave
- John CollinsClayton Utz
- Kate HayKing & Wood Mallesons
- Chris Williams Gilbert + Tobin4 Years Ranked
- David Fixler Corrs Chambers Westgarth3 Years Ranked
Emma Iles Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP4 Years Ranked- Grant Fisher Corrs Chambers Westgarth18 Years Ranked
- Jackie O'Brien Norton Rose Fulbright21 Years Ranked
- Jane Owen Bird & Bird8 Years Ranked
Kellech Smith Ashurst9 Years Ranked
Nick Tyacke DLA Piper Australia6 Years Ranked
Nina Fitzgerald Ashurst4 Years Ranked- Derek BaigentGriffith Hack
- Duncan LongstaffSpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
- Helen MacphersonPearce IP
- Naomi PearcePearce IP
- Paul DewarDavies Collison Cave
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
1 Sue Gilchrist
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP | Intellectual Property: Patents2026 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedSue Gilchrist is renowned for her expertise in contentious intellectual property matters, including patents, trade marks and copyright. She counts major corporates amongst her clients, notably including those operating in the technology sector.
Band 2
2 John Lee
Gilbert + Tobin | Intellectual Property: Patents2026 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedJohn Lee advises clients on patent litigation, including disputes in the IT, gaming and renewable energy industries.2 Lisa Taliadoros
Jones Day | Intellectual Property: Patents2026 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedLisa Taliadoros maintains an active patent litigation practice, frequently acting for prominent clients in the pharmaceutical and biotechnological industries on infringement, opposition and revocation proceedings.
Band 3
3 Odette Gourley
Corrs Chambers Westgarth | Intellectual Property: Patents2026 | Band 3 | 21 Years RankedOdette Gourley has a renowned practice, advising clients on significant contentious mandates involving both patents and trade marks.3 Rebekah GayHerbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP | Intellectual Property: Patents2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedRebekah Gay frequently acts on patent enforcement strategy and infringement disputes, with clients including, but not limited to, pharmaceutical, IT and retail companies.3 Stuart D'Aloisio
Ashurst | Intellectual Property: Patents2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedStuart D'Aloisio acts on a range of intellectual property matters and demonstrates strong expertise in patent disputes, particularly in the life sciences sector.
Band 4
4 Chris WilliamsGilbert + Tobin | Intellectual Property: Patents2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedChris Williams frequently works on patent management and dispute resolutions for clients from the renewable energy and manufacturing industries.
4 David FixlerCorrs Chambers Westgarth | Intellectual Property: Patents2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedDavid Fixler is well known for his IP litigation expertise, with a particular emphasis on the pharmaceutical industry. He is based in Melbourne.4 Emma IlesHerbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP | Intellectual Property: Patents2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedEmma Iles' practice is particularly focused on patent disputes, where she frequently acts for pharmaceutical and medical device companies.4 Grant FisherCorrs Chambers Westgarth | Intellectual Property: Patents2026 | Band 4 | 18 Years RankedGrant Fisher is based at the firm's Melbourne office and is well-regarded for his work on patent litigation matters. He has notable experience in the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors.
4 Jackie O'Brien
Norton Rose Fulbright | Intellectual Property: Patents2026 | Band 4 | 21 Years RankedJackie O'Brien has a well-established practice in contentious trade mark and copyright matters, and is greatly experienced at representing clients on complex and sensitive mandates.4 Jane Owen
Bird & Bird | Intellectual Property: Patents2026 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedJane Owen leads the practice from the firm's Sydney office and is an experienced patent lawyer who regularly acts for clients on disputes concerning a diverse range of patents, including those in the areas of mechanics and animal health.4 Kellech SmithAshurst | Intellectual Property: Patents2026 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedKellech Smith has a broad IP practice covering contentious and non-contentious mandates such as licensing, infringement, collaboration and joint venture agreements.
4 Nick Tyacke
DLA Piper Australia | Intellectual Property: Patents2026 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedNick Tyacke is an IP lawyer who frequently advises clients on patent infringement disputes. He is particularly active in the life sciences sphere and is a notable adviser to major pharmaceutical companies.4 Nina FitzgeraldAshurst | Intellectual Property: Patents2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedNina Fitzgerald is noted for her work acting for clients on contentious IP matters, most particularly those relating to patent infringement. She counts major firms in the pharmaceutical and technology spaces amongst her clients.- Duncan LongstaffSpruson & Ferguson Lawyers | Intellectual Property: Patents2026 | Band 4