We are delighted to announce that Pearce IP has been ranked for the second time in the prestigious Chambers Asia-Pacific and Global 2025 rankings for Intellectual Property (Australia). This recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to providing world-class intellectual property services, particularly in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and life sciences sectors.
In addition to our firm-wide ranking, we are proud to celebrate the individual achievements of three of our exceptional attorneys:
- Naomi Pearce (Australia) – CEO, Executive Lawyer, Patent Attorney, and Trade Mark Attorney. Naomi’s visionary leadership and strategic insights have been recognised as pivotal to the growth of IP law in Australia.
- Helen Macpherson (Australia) – Patent Attorney and renowned IP strategist. Helen’s innovative, client-focused approach has earned her this well-deserved recognition in the IP field.
- Paul Johns (New Zealand) – Patent Attorney and Trade Mark Attorney. Paul’s expertise in cross-border IP matters and his strong presence in New Zealand’s IP landscape have contributed to this significant recognition, marking Pearce IP’s first ranking by Chambers in New Zealand!
The Chambers rankings are globally respected, recognising firms and individuals who demonstrate technical excellence, commercial insight, and outstanding client service. This recognition is a testament to the collective dedication and expertise that each of you brings to our firm, helping us to continue setting the standard in IP.
Helen Macpherson reflected, “This recognition is a true testament to the collaborative spirit at Pearce IP and the trust our clients place in us. It’s an honour to work alongside such talented colleagues and clients.”
Paul Johns added, “It’s an honour to be recognised alongside the industry’s best. This ranking reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for clients across both Australia and New Zealand, and inspires us to continue pushing the boundaries of excellence.”
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to everyone at Pearce IP for this outstanding achievement. This recognition belongs to all of us and reflects our shared dedication to excellence in everything we do.
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.