Venner Shipley recognised as a Band 1 firm by Chambers UK 2026

We are delighted to announce that Venner Shipley has been recognised as a Band 1 firm in Chambers UK 2026 for Intellectual Property: Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys. This recognition reflects our continued growth and leadership in the IP field following our successful combination with AA Thornton last year. It highlights the strength of our newly combined firm and our outstanding reputation across both patents and trade marks.

We are also proud to announce that two of our partners have been individually recognised with Band 1 rankings in this year’s guide:

Leading Partners

• Paul Derry – Band 1, Intellectual Property: Patent Attorneys
• Ian Gill – Band 1, Intellectual Property: Trade Mark Attorneys

Thank you to our clients and contacts for their continued trust and support, which have made these achievements possible.

You can view our full rankings and commentary in the Chambers UK 2026 guide.