At the forefront of IP law and practice for more than 35 years. Consistently involved in many of the leading IP cases and transactions. Over 70 lawyers, and patent & trademark attorneys in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. A full service IP practice providing clients with an unparalleled level of expertise and service:
“Excellent patent litigation practice acting for leading life sciences and technology companies. Comprehensive commercial IP and prosecution offerings, and also noted for trade mark disputes. Regularly instructed to assist with the IP aspects of corporate transactions.”, "I value enormously the lawyers' quality insights and pragmatic judgement." Chambers 2018
- lawyers widely recognised as leading practitioners in their fields by leading directories with a reputation for ‘cutting-edge advice’, ‘superb client service’, ‘meticulous’, 'exceptionally clever’ and including the ‘greatest patent litigator around’
- industry expertise and focus, in particular in life sciences, TMT, consumer goods, financial institutions, transport and energy
- highly experienced in managing multi-jurisdictional litigation, strategy and negotiations
Awards & Accolades
2017
- winner of the Most Innovative Use of Technology Award at The Lawyer Awards 2017 for Simmons & Simmons Translator
- listed among the World’s Leading Patent Practitioners as well as the World’s Leading Trade mark Professionals by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) and the World Trade mark Review (WTR) across multiple European jurisdictions
- Darren Meale named ‘Young Legal Innovator of the Year’ at the 2017 FT Innovative Lawyer awards as a result of his work on Simmons & Simmons Translator and his dual position as a leading intellectual property partner and a deputy district judge in the IP Enterprise Court and in the County Court
- commended as ‘standout’ in the technology category for Simmons & Simmons Translator, and commended in the driving value category
2016
- Recognised by the International Law Office at their 2016 Client Awards - Winners for Intellectual Property and Employment
2015
- winner of Global Pro Bono Award 2015
- named IP Law Firm of the Year at the Euromoney LMG Life Sciences Awards 2015
2014
- named European Life Sciences Firm of the Year at the Managing IP Global Awards 2014
2013
- named EU Trade Mark and Design Team of the Year at the Managing Intellectual Property Global Awards 2013
- “a long standing reputation for the quality and reach of its patent litigation work” Chambers 2013
2012
- shortlisted for TMT Team of the Year for our with work with Samsung at the British Legal Awards 2012
- awarded Netherlands IP Law Firm of the Year at the Annual Managing Intellectual Property Awards 2012
- nominated in the areas of IP at the Top Legal Awards 2012
- shortlisted in at the ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2012: Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year
- awarded the Legal Business Energy and Natural Resources Team of the Year 2012for our role in advising MVV Umwelt on an energy-from-waste project that will see the German waste management company build a facility on Ministry of Defence owned land in Devon. The organisers said the award was given for the ‘demonstrated real strength and commitment in the energy and resources sector’ and described it as a ‘trailblazing matter that has significantly affected the market’
- "This is a firm that is very mindful of its clients' time. Highly efficient." Chambers UK 2012
- Simmons & Simmons offers a one-stop shop service for brand management, trade mark advice, filing and litigation… the firm serves household names such as Bayer, Samsung Electronics and Coca-Cola. Chambers UK 2012
- the team is highly recommended for soft IP matters, with David Stone giving ‘unwavering commitment to client service’. UK Legal 500 2012
2011
- awarded European Law Firm of the Year for Life Sciences and Contentious IP (Netherlands) at the Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) Global Awards 2011
2010
- awarded Life Sciences Law Firm of the Year at the DealMakers Global Awards 2010
awarded Private Practice of the Year (International) at the Intellectual Property Magazine Awards 2010
- winner of Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative of the Year at the Intellectual Property Magazine Awards 2010
- awarded Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year United Kingdom in the Finance Monthly LAW Awards 2010
- awarded Intellectual Property Advisory Excellence in England in the Corporate International Magazine's inaugural Global Awards 2010
- shortlisted for Innovation of the Year in the Intellectual Property Magazine Awards 2010
- shortlisted for Pharmaceutical Team of the Year in the Intellectual Property Magazine Awards 2010
- shortlisted for UK - Patent contentious in the Managing IP EMEA Awards 2010
- shortlisted for Pan European - Patent in the Managing IP EMEA Awards 2010
- shortlisted for Pan European - Life Sciences in the Managing IP EMEA Awards 2010
2009
- awarded Pharmaceutical Law Team of the Year (Worldwide) in the WORLD Leaders International IP Awards 2009 - recognising excellence in disputes/projects relating to pharmaceutical IP
- awarded Europe - Life Sciences Award in the Managing IP Global Awards 2009
- awarded Best Law Firm in Qatar for IP legal work 2009 in the Corporate INTL International Legal Awards for Practice Excellence
- highly commended in the International Patent Litigation Team (EMEA) category in the WORLD Leaders International IP Awards 2009 - recognising excellence in patent litigation
- London Partner Kevin Mooney, shortlisted for the Lifetime Achievement Award (Worldwide) in the WORLD Leaders International IP Awards 2009 - recognising a widely respected individual and leader in the IP field
- shortlisted for the Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year in Asian Legal Business 2009
shortlisted as a leading law firm in the category of Trademarks – Europe in the Managing Intellectual Property Global Awards 2009
- our international IP Group is consistently rated by all the leading directories
- "world-class" patent practice - Who'sWhoLegal - The International Who's Who of Patents Lawyers 2010
- "The global reach of this highly rated IP group does not go unnoticed. Simmons & Simmons is a force to be reckoned with, thanks to its strong IP offering in key European locations" - Chambers Global 2010
- the "gold standard" practice - Legal 500 EMEA 2009
- “It’s simply an exceptional team.” - Chambers Global 2010
- “ Simmons & Simmons continues to impress the market" - MIP Handbook 2010
- "...a strong reputation for life sciences work in Europe",. “... one to watch”. Court room opponents note that “you cannot rest on your laurels against Simmons” - IAM - The World’s Leading Life Science Patent Litigation law firms 2010
- "very professional, technically inclined, responsive, and 'smart' soft IP team often acts as a European hub for clients" - Legal 500 EMEA 2008
- "provides a seamless service on an international basis" and "has a very strong practice and a remarkable client base" - Chambers Global 2008
- "one of the best reputations for patent litigation expertise of a London corporate firm" and "its capacity for international coverage attracts large-scale transactions and litigation" - Chambers EMEA/Global 2007
- "excellent" team and offering clients "size, experience and international coverage" - Legal 500 EMEA 2006
- "This group is a potent player in the UK IP market and around the world" - Chambers EMEA 2006
- "Simmons & Simmons has a longstanding and well deserved reputation for its IP expertise" - Legal 500 EMEA 2005
- "A well-established practice" with some "tough litigators" - Chambers EMEA 2005
