Ranking tables
Intellectual Property: Patents | Global
Australia
Senior Statespeople
- Richard HamerAllens
- Wayne McMasterWayne McMaster
Band 1
- Sue Gilchrist Herbert Smith Freehills
- Matthew SwinnKing & Wood Mallesons
Band 2
- John Lee Gilbert + Tobin
- Lisa Taliadoros Jones Day
- Robert CooperMinterEllison
Band 3
- Odette Gourley Corrs Chambers Westgarth
- Rebekah Gay Herbert Smith Freehills
- Ben MillerMaddocks
- Ian PascarlDavies Collison Cave
- John CollinsClayton Utz
Band 4
- Chris Williams Gilbert + Tobin
- David Fixler Corrs Chambers Westgarth
- Emma Iles Herbert Smith Freehills
- Grant Fisher Corrs Chambers Westgarth
- Jane Owen Bird & Bird
- Kellech Smith Ashurst
- Nick Tyacke DLA Piper Australia
- Nina Fitzgerald Ashurst
- Stuart D'Aloisio Ashurst
- Derek BaigentGriffith Hack
- Duncan LongstaffSpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
- Helen MacphersonPearce IP
- Kate HayKing & Wood Mallesons
- Naomi PearcePearce IP
Senior Statespeople
- Wayne McMasterWayne McMaster | Intellectual Property: Patents2025 | Senior Statespeople
Band 1
1 Sue GilchristHerbert Smith Freehills | Intellectual Property: Patents2025 | Band 1 |Sue 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 LeeGilbert + Tobin | Intellectual Property: Patents2025 | Band 2 |John Lee advises clients on patent litigation, including disputes in the IT, gaming and renewable energy industries.2 Lisa TaliadorosJones Day | Intellectual Property: Patents2025 | Band 2 |Lisa 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 GourleyCorrs Chambers Westgarth | Intellectual Property: Patents2025 | Band 3 |Odette Gourley has a renowned practice, advising clients on significant contentious mandates involving both patents and trade marks.3 Rebekah GayHerbert Smith Freehills | Intellectual Property: Patents2025 | Band 3 |Rebekah Gay frequently acts on patent enforcement strategy and infringement disputes, with clients including, but not limited to, pharmaceutical, IT and retail companies.
Band 4
4 Chris WilliamsGilbert + Tobin | Intellectual Property: Patents2025 | Band 4 |Chris 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: Patents2025 | Band 4 |David 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 | Intellectual Property: Patents2025 | Band 4 |Emma 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: Patents2025 | Band 4 |Grant 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 Jane OwenBird & Bird | Intellectual Property: Patents2025 | Band 4 |Jane 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: Patents2025 | Band 4 |Kellech Smith has a broad IP practice covering contentious and non-contentious mandates such as licensing, infringement, collaboration and joint venture agreements.
4 Nick TyackeDLA Piper Australia | Intellectual Property: Patents2025 | Band 4 |Nick 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: Patents2025 | Band 4 |Nina 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.4 Stuart D'AloisioAshurst | Intellectual Property: Patents2025 | Band 4 |Stuart D'Aloisio acts on a range of intellectual property matters and demonstrates strong expertise in patent disputes, particularly in the life sciences sector.- Duncan LongstaffSpruson & Ferguson Lawyers | Intellectual Property: Patents2025 | Band 4