Pearce IP has earned double recognition in the fourth annual Australasian Lawyer 2024 “Elite Women” list, with 2 of its Executives recognised amongst the top 50 female leading the legal industry in Australia. Pearce IP’s Founder and CEO Executive Lawyer, Patent Attorney and Trade Mark Attorney Naomi Pearce, and Executive Lawyer and Head of Litigation (Australia) Helen Macpherson are both ranked.
There are only 4 firms in Australia who have two female leaders represented in this prestigious list.
The Elite Women list celebrates female legal leaders who have influenced the profession in a way that demonstrates a passion for the law, and who have contributed to the industry as a whole. Being recognised twice over reaffirms Pearce IP’s dedication to empowering women in law and leadership in Intellectual Property in the Life Sciences field.
Pearce IP’s Executive, Deputy CEO and Head of Talent, Adele Chadwick, says:
“Naomi and Helen are instrumental in demonstrating to the Pearce IP Team that Excellence, one of our company values, is key in all we do, whether for a client or for each other. It is that drive that makes them both incredible lawyers and leaders in their profession. They are both widely respected, driven, knowledgeable and kind which makes them both a pleasure to work with.
Naomi and Helen, the whole Pearce IP Team is so incredibly proud of you both and we celebrate you today.”
This achievement is a testament to Naomi and Helen’s hard work, resilience, and the meaningful impact Pearce IP strives to make in the legal profession. We are proud to stand among the industry’s finest and remain committed to excellence and equity in the legal profession.
About Pearce IP
Pearce IP is a boutique firm offering intellectual property specialist lawyers, patent attorneys and trade mark attorneys to the life sciences industries (in particular, pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotech, ag-tech and food tech). Pearce IP is the 2021 ‘Intellectual Property Team of the Year’ (Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards) and was shortlisted for the same award in 2022. Pearce IP is ranked in IAM Patent 1000 and Managing IP (MIP) IP Stars, in Australasian Lawyer 5 Star Awards as a ‘5 Star’ firm, and the Legal 500 APAC Guide for Intellectual Property.
Our leaders have been recognised in virtually every notable IP listing for their legal, patent and trade mark excellence including: IAM Patent 1000, IAM Strategy 300, MIP IP Stars, Doyles Guide, WIPR Leaders, 5 Star IP Lawyers, Best Lawyers, and Australasian Lawyer 5 Star Awards, and have been honoured with many awards including Australian Law Awards – IP Partner of the Year, Women in Law Awards – Partner of the Year, Women in Business Law Awards - Patent Lawyer of the Year (Asia Pacific), Most Influential Lawyers (Changemaker), among other awards.