Venner Shipley recognised as a Tier 1 firm in The Legal 500 UK 2026

We are delighted to announce that Venner Shipley has once again been ranked as a Tier 1 firm in The Legal 500 UK 2026 for PATMA: Patent Attorneys. Acknowledging the calibre of our full service offering, we are also now ranked as a Tier 1 firm for PATMA: Trade Mark Attorneys. This recognition follows our combination last year with AA Thornton, which has further enhanced our capabilities across the full spectrum of intellectual property.

In addition to these top-tier rankings, we are proud to have maintained our recognition for Client Service Excellence. This accolade reflects the excellent feedback provided by referees and highlights our commitment to delivering the highest level of service to our clients.

A number of our partners and associates have also been individually recognised in this year’s guide. We are pleased to congratulate the following on their rankings:

Leading Partners

• Adrian Bennett – PATMA: Patent Attorneys
• Allie Elend – PATMA: Patent Attorneys
• Craig Turner – PATMA: Patent Attorneys
• Clare Turnbull – PATMA: Trade Mark Attorneys
• Ian Gill – PATMA: Trade Mark Attorneys

Leading Associate

• Sarah Neil – PATMA: Trade Mark Attorneys

We would like to thank our clients and contacts for your continued trust and support, which has made these achievements possible.

You can view our full rankings and commentary in The Legal 500 UK 2026 guide.