Global law firm Baker McKenzie has an IP practice in the UK. Its UK IP team is recommended for trade mark, copyright and IP transactions work.
Notable trade mark practitioners: Jessica Le Gros and Rachel Wilkinson Duffy.
Notable copyright lawyers: Ben Allgrove and John Groom.
Notable transactional IP lawyers: Steve Holmes, Sue McLean, and Natalie Ellerby.
2025
"Prompt service and in-depth knowledge of the law and industry."
"[They are] very knowledgeable about key IP issues—in particular, excellent legal and industry knowledge about AI and the impact on platforms.
"The team has provided global advice outside of the US on AI and IP issues for many years and understands our risk tolerances. Through the long-standing relationship, they understand our products and legal approaches, and this helps them to provide pragmatic legal advice that is practical and can easily be used to assist our internal product teams."
"The team is very knowledgeable and experienced in relation to copyright issues. They act as a quarterback to provide advice from around the world.
"Through the long-standing work with the firm, we have built a strong, trusted relationship. There is a lot of depth in the team: the partners and senior associates are extremely experienced in the AI space and provide strategic and practical advice. They also understand our risk approach and are able to tailor [their] advice accordingly."
"They are fast, practical, and commercial and have an ability to drive global solutions to complex and novel legal issues."
"They are very nice people, which always helps."
2023
"We value the global aspect they bring."
"They are very responsive, highly skilled, creative and practical."
Case studies show the team advised well-known global companies in the creative industries on copyright and IP policy issues.
Case studies show the firm advised Carlsberg and Puig on their IP-rich acquisitions and Haleon and Edwardian Hotels on the IP aspects of their respective business disposals. The firm also advised GlaxoSmithKline on its strategic vaccine partnership with Zhifei Biological Products.
Case studies show trade mark filing, portfolio management and disputes work for well-known global brand owners. All-round IP litigator Hiroshi Sheraton left the firm in 2024.