This special publication, which we launched in 2013, recognises some of the senior female IP practitioners in private practice who have performed exceptionally for their clients and firms in the past year. The 2025 edition is based on research information available between September 2024 and February 2025.

This year’s list features more than 50 jurisdictions across the world. The full list is available on managingip.com, where you can also read our analysis of this year's rankings, including the top firms and jurisdictions. Below, you will see some of the firms featured this year and a summary of our research methodology.

We know there are other senior practitioners who can be considered for the MIP Top 250 Women in IP publication. If you have questions, feedback or suggestions, please send them to our research team, and we will consider them next year.

Congratulations to all the practitioners ranked this year.

Methodology

The practitioners recognised in this publication are selected from our IP Stars list for the year. These individuals are senior practitioners, especially at partner level, in their firms.

When deciding who to select for the Top 250 Women in IP publication, our research analysts took account of all the available research information, especially data from firm questionnaires and surveys, obtained for the 2025 IP STARS rankings and Managing IP Awards programme. We can also consider an individual's activities towards the promotion or understanding of IP in and/or outside their jurisdiction. An individual can also be selected based on our independent research findings. Read about our research process here. 

There is no special form or survey for individuals to complete in order to be considered for this publication. There is no fee to pay to participate in our research. No firm or practitioner can pay to be ranked. All our rankings are subject to change each year. See the full 2024 list here.

Read more about our research methodology for the practitioner rankings here.