Ranking tables
Intellectual Property: Patents | Asia-Pacific
Australia
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
- Richard Hamer Allens15 Years Ranked
- Wayne McMasterWayne McMaster
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4
- Chris Williams Gilbert + Tobin3 Years Ranked
- David Fixler Corrs Chambers Westgarth2 Years Ranked
Emma Iles Herbert Smith Freehills5 Years Ranked- Grant Fisher Corrs Chambers Westgarth12 Years Ranked
- Jane Owen Bird & Bird8 Years Ranked
- Kate Hay King & Wood Mallesons8 Years Ranked
Kellech Smith Ashurst8 Years Ranked
Nick Tyacke DLA Piper Australia8 Years Ranked
Nina Fitzgerald Ashurst3 Years Ranked
Stuart D'Aloisio Ashurst5 Years Ranked- Derek BaigentGriffith Hack
- Duncan LongstaffSpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
- Helen MacphersonPearce IP
- Naomi PearcePearce IP
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Richard Hamer
Allens | Intellectual Property: Patents2025 | Senior Statespeople | 15 Years RankedRichard Hamer is widely seen as one of the leading lawyers in contentious intellectual property matters, especially with regard to patents and is highly experienced in defending clients in infringement and revocation proceedings.
- Wayne McMasterWayne McMaster | Intellectual Property: Patents2025 | Senior Statespeople
Band 1
1 Matthew SwinnKing & Wood Mallesons | Intellectual Property: Patents2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedMatthew Swinn is frequently instructed on a range of patent disputes and risk advisory matters in the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries.
1 Sue Gilchrist
Herbert Smith Freehills | Intellectual Property: Patents2025 | Band 1 | 15 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: Patents2025 | Band 2 | 12 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: Patents2025 | Band 2 | 12 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.
2 Robert Cooper
MinterEllison | Intellectual Property: Patents2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedRobert Cooper regularly acts on substantial patent litigation proceedings in the telecommunications, life sciences and mining sectors.
Band 3
3 Ben Miller
Maddocks | Intellectual Property: Patents2025 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedBen Miller has a well-established reputation in the patent litigation space, where he frequently acts for big-name clients in the pharmaceutical and biotechnological sectors.
3 John Collins
Clayton Utz | Intellectual Property: Patents2025 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedJohn Collins is highly experienced in patent litigation and acts for clients in a variety of sectors, offering notable expertise in high-profile pharmaceutical cases.3 Odette Gourley
Corrs Chambers Westgarth | Intellectual Property: Patents2025 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedOdette 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 | 3 Years RankedRebekah 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 | 3 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: Patents2025 | Band 4 | 2 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 | Intellectual Property: Patents2025 | Band 4 | 5 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: Patents2025 | Band 4 | 12 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 Jane Owen
Bird & Bird | Intellectual Property: Patents2025 | 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 Kate HayKing & Wood Mallesons | Intellectual Property: Patents2025 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedKate Hay advises clients on patent matters, including disputes, and a range of non-contentious matters, including licensing agreements. She is also noted for her work assisting clients on trade mark disputes.4 Kellech Smith
Ashurst | Intellectual Property: Patents2025 | Band 4 | 8 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: Patents2025 | Band 4 | 8 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: Patents2025 | Band 4 | 3 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.4 Stuart D'AloisioAshurst | Intellectual Property: Patents2025 | Band 4 | 5 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.- Duncan LongstaffSpruson & Ferguson Lawyers | Intellectual Property: Patents2025 | Band 4