Slingsby Partners Ranked as a Leading UK Patent Firm 2023 by The Legal 500

We are delighted to have again been listed by The Legal 500. The Legal 500 has been analysing the capabilities of law firms across the world for over 30 years.  The rankings highlight the practice area teams who are providing the most cutting edge and innovative advice to their clients.

In this year’s write up, Slingsby Partners is described as “first class”. Philip Slingsby, Paul Roberts, Rosalind Fenwick, David King, Nick Wright, Stephen Turner and Nikki Davy are all recommended. Rosalind, Nick and Nikki are singled out for particular praise, with Rosalind praised as “admirably client-focused and super-diligent, Nick standing out for his excellent technical knowledge and drafting skillsand Nikki providinga very safe pair of hands for complex subject matter”. One client commented: “The team has good strength in depth, with several highly reliable and professional partners backed up by good associates” and another said: “I have dealt with a number of senior staff at the company and found everyone to be extremely competent, they have provided me with an exceptional service and I do recommend them to companies and start-ups”.

As always, our inclusion is a reflection of the work everyone does across the firm: So well done everyone!

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