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    Richard Hamer
    Allens
    Allens | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 14 Years Ranked
    Richard 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.
  2. Wayne McMaster
    Wayne McMaster | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2025 | Senior Statespeople
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Band 1

  1. Sue Gilchrist
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    Sue Gilchrist
    Herbert Smith Freehills
    Herbert Smith Freehills | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2025 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked
    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.
  2. Matthew Swinn
    King & Wood Mallesons | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. 2
    John Lee
    Gilbert + Tobin
    Gilbert + Tobin | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2025 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    John Lee advises clients on patent litigation, including disputes in the IT, gaming and renewable energy industries.
  2. Lisa Taliadoros
    2
    Lisa Taliadoros
    Jones Day
    Jones Day | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2025 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    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.
  3. 2
    Robert Cooper
    MinterEllison
    MinterEllison | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2025 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Robert Cooper regularly acts on substantial patent litigation proceedings in the telecommunications, life sciences and mining sectors.
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Band 3

  1. Ben Miller
    3
    Ben Miller
    Maddocks
    Maddocks | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2025 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    Ben 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.
  2. 3
    Odette Gourley
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
    Odette isincredibly bright and decisive. She understands the context of the space more than anyone else. She is also tenacious and good to have on my side.
  3. Rebekah Gay
    3
    Rebekah Gay
    Herbert Smith Freehills
    Herbert Smith Freehills | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Rebekah Gay frequently acts on patent enforcement strategy and infringement disputes, with clients including, but not limited to, pharmaceutical, IT and retail companies.
  4. Ian Pascarl
    Davies Collison Cave | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2025 | Band 3
  5. John Collins
    Clayton Utz | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2025 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. 4
    Chris Williams
    Gilbert + Tobin
    Gilbert + Tobin | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    Chris Williams frequently works on patent management and dispute resolutions for clients from the renewable energy and manufacturingindustries.
  2. 4
    David Fixler
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    David is a great professional. His attention to detail, his availability and his way of coordinating and managing the matter and the team was excellent.
  3. Emma Iles
    4
    Emma Iles
    Herbert Smith Freehills
    Herbert Smith Freehills | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Emma Iles' practice is particularly focused on patent disputes, where she frequently acts for pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
  4. 4
    Grant Fisher
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2025 | Band 4 | 11 Years Ranked
    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.
  5. 4
    Jane Owen
    Bird & Bird
    Bird & Bird | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2025 | Band 4 | 7 Years Ranked
    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.
  6. 4
    Kellech Smith
    Ashurst | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2025 | Band 4 | 7 Years Ranked
    Kellech Smith has a broad IP practice covering contentious and non-contentious mandates such as licensing, infringement, collaboration and joint venture agreements.
  7. Nick Tyacke
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    Nick Tyacke
    DLA Piper Australia
    DLA Piper Australia | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2025 | Band 4 | 7 Years Ranked
    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.
  8. 4
    Nina Fitzgerald
    Ashurst | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    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.
  9. 4
    Patrick Sands
    K&L Gates
    K&L Gates | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2025 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked
    Patrick Sands is known for his work in patent litigation, particularly in the field of life sciences. He is based in Melbourne.
  10. 4
    Stuart D'Aloisio
    Ashurst | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Stuart D'Aloisio acts on a range of intellectual property matters and demonstrates strong expertise in patent disputes, particularly in the life sciences sector.
  11. Derek Baigent
    Griffith Hack | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2025 | Band 4
  12. Duncan Longstaff
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2025 | Band 4
  13. Helen Macpherson
    Pearce IP | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2025 | Band 4
  14. Kate Hay
    King & Wood Mallesons | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2025 | Band 4
  15. Naomi Pearce
    Pearce IP | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2025 | Band 4