Stephenson Harwood is recommended for soft IP disputes and commercialisation work. Alexandra Pygall now heads the firm’s IP practice following Eifion Morris’ promotion to CEO. Pygall is supported by partners Rob Jacob and Naomi Leach. Anne Stoffels is among the junior practitioners to watch.
2024
"We rely on them in [enforcement and litigation] because of their unfailingly commercial point of view, approachability, and strong legal background. Specific individuals include Alex Pygall, whose transactional capabilities are unsurpassed; Rob Jacob, who is a calm but extremely authoritative handler of IP advisory matters; and the field-leading Eifion Morris, whose influence as managing partner adds additional cachet to the work he delivers."
2023
"Stephenson Harwood has some extraordinarily talented lawyers including IP gargantuan Eifion Morris, who is now bringing his project management talents to the role of chief executive."
"They provide practical and strategic advice in terms of making the law work for the client and situation."
"Every member of the team was smart and savvy from a legal perspective. More importantly, each member understood the business' goals and strategic objectives, and this understanding permeated the legal advice received."
"They are diligent, strategic, effective and still human."
"The team is friendly, knowledgeable and responsive."
"Our client partners, Naomi Leach and Peter Taylor, are great to deal with. We value the team's commercial outlook and deep understanding of their client's objectives – but always with a sharp eye on legal risk and implications. We have been very impressed with their work for us over the past year."
"The team is very easy to get on with and has a good understanding of the issues which come up in biotech contracts."
"Stephenson Harwood are great at combining practice and experience from different jurisdictions to the benefit of a client. They are attentive to the client's needs. Very professional."
"The whole team at Stephenson Harwood is highly reliable and exceptionally professional, ever-dedicated to the clients' needs. We are impressed with their speed, flexibility and strategic approach to IP matters."
"The whole Team at Stephenson Harwood is highly reliable and exceptionally professional. We are impressed with their speed, flexibility and responsiveness. Their strategy and guidance are key in our collaboration."
"They are an excellent team, with experienced partners and excellent associates. They work very hard and have a great depth of expertise and knowledge."
"They are not only legally brilliant, but also creative and business-oriented at all times. Fast response times and continuous availability are a matter of course and the work is always super-pleasant."
"We appreciate the great practical and commercial advice."
Case studies show the firm has advised clients such as GlaxoSmithKline, UCB Pharma and LEGO. Jodie Lilir, who was recognised as a Rising Star in 2022, left the firm in 2022.