Marks & Clerk is delighted to once again be recognised as a Top Tier Firm in The Legal 500’s 2027 rankings, with 25 lawyers and attorneys individually highlighted for their expertise in intellectual property.
We’re particularly proud to see our people recognised individually once again, highlighting the depth of expertise across the firm and the strong relationships we continue to build with our clients.
Special congratulations to those receiving individual recognition in their sectors:
- Mike Gilbert – Leading Partner in Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Simon Portman – Leading Partner in IP Practice
- Daniel McGrath – Leading Associate in IP Practice
- Eleonor Duhs - Next Generation Partner in Data Protection, Privacy and Cybersecurity
Congratulations to all those named for their outstanding contributions:
- Amy Dunn
- Claire Keating
- Dafydd Bevan
- Daniel McGrath
- Daniel Sizer
- David Grant
- David Lang
- Eleonor Duhs
- Emma Foster
- Esther Gottschalk
- John Ferdinand
- Kirsten Gilbert
- Matthew Jefferies
- Michael Barrett
- Mike Gilbert
- Nick McDonald
- Noëlle Pearson
- Peter Roberts
- Robecca Davey
- Robin Oxley
- Simon Mounteney
- Simon Portman
- Sophie Topham
- Thomas Prock
- Will Nieuwenhuys
The Legal 500 is one of the UK’s leading guides to the legal profession, with its rankings informed by extensive independent research, including firm submissions, client feedback and interviews with legal professionals. For its 2027 guide, researchers assessed more than 12,000 submissions and contacted almost 180,000 referees.
Full details of the rankings can be found here.
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