Marks & Clerk is delighted to announce that we have once again been recognised as a Top Tier Firm in The Legal 500’s 2026 rankings, with 28 lawyers and attorneys individually named for their excellence in intellectual property.
The Legal 500 is widely regarded as the UK’s leading guide to law firms and solicitors. Its rankings are based on detailed analysis of firm submissions and extensive interviews with clients and peers, carried out by a team of experienced researchers.
We’re proud to see five new names added to this year’s list, highlighting the continued growth of our team and the strength of our client relationships.
Special congratulations to those receiving individual honours:
- Charlie Balme – Leading Partner in Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Mike Gilbert – Leading Partner in Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Simon Portman – Leading Partner in IP Practice
- Daniel McGrath – Leading Associate in IP Practice (appointed Partner since firm submission)
Congratulations to all those named for their outstanding contributions:
- Amy Dunn
- Caitlin Ahern
- Charlie Balme
- Claire Keating
- Daniel McGrath
- Daniel Sizer
- David Lang
- Esther Gottschalk
- John Ferdinand
- Jonathan Stafford
- Kirsten Gilbert
- Marcus Riby-Smith
- Mari Brace
- Matthew Jefferies
- Michael Barrett
- Mike Gilbert
- Noëlle Pearson
- Pam Bryer
- Peter Roberts
- Robecca Davey
- Robin Oxley
- Samantha Collins
- Simon Mounteney
- Simon Portman
- Sophie Topham
- Thomas Prock
- Tom Taylor
- Will Nieuwenhuys
We are grateful to our clients for their ongoing support and feedback, which plays a vital role in this recognition.
Full details can be found here.