Browne Jacobson a ‘discerning choice’ for clients with ‘IP-rich deals and complex litigation’ - as team ranks for both IAM Patent 1000 and IP Stars 2025

The latest IAM Patent 1000 guide describes Browne Jacobson's IP practice, led by Partner Declan Cushley, as “a discerning choice” for “skilful handling of IP-rich deals and complex litigation”. They add “Its committed professionals are passionate about achieving the best outcomes for their clients and dispense clear-cut, business-oriented advice to make their goals a reality.” 

It also identifies Browne Jacobson Partner and Head of the firm’s patent practice, Mark Daniels, and Partner Giles Parsons, as two of its leading practitioners again. In addition, Partner Nick Smee who works across the firm’s Energy & Infrastructure practice and Partner Cat Driscoll who works across Browne Jacobson’s Retail, Consumer & Logistics practice have also been recognised as recommended individuals. 

Mark is noted for being “brilliant at distilling down a complex case and quickly gets to the crux of the matter at hand to develop winning litigation strategies” and is praised for his “logical and concise arguments” that have “led to important wins for his following”.  

Giles is described as “knowledgeable, clever, quick thinking and commercially minded” and is noted for being “known for his litigation skill”. 

Cat is noted as a “talented commercial lawyer” and knowing the “ins and outs of the client’s business to deliver the most commercially relevant and pragmatic advice possible”. 

Nick is praised for being a “versatile and dynamic lawyer” and noted for having “contentious experience to negotiate and draw up watertight technology transactions and licensing agreements”. 

Declan Cushley commented on the rankings: “I am thrilled that the team has again been recognised by IAM Patents 1000 and IP stars. Thank you to our clients for their feedback for our work in the field of patents. This underscores that Browne Jacobson is the firm to come to for IP-rich deals and complex litigation. 

“I am also proud we have a number of our lawyers across a broad range of sectors noted as leading individuals. We’ve got great strength and depth across automotive, manufacturing, retail, fashion and beauty, energy and cleantech sectors among others.

“These rankings demonstrate our strong reputation for advising many significant and innovative organisations in working with them to identify, protect and exploit their key business assets.” 

The firm was also ranked as the recommended firm for trademark disputes in the 2025 Managing Intellectual Property’s IP Stars rankings. Mark and Giles were recognised as Trade mark stars, along with Declan Cushley, Head of Corporates. Additionally, Mark received recognition as a Patent star, and Ciarán Markey was ranked as a Trade mark star in Ireland. 

The research for IP Stars covers over 70 jurisdictions and is carried out over a six-month period by a team of researchers who obtain information from law firms, IP agencies and in-house counsel through surveys and interviews. 

Giles has also been recognised as a World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) Leader 2025, highlighting his exceptional expertise and peer endorsements in the IP legal sector.

Browne Jacobson’s specialist IP practice has extensive experience spanning the whole range of IP rights from various trade mark, design, patent and copyright infringement matters to R&D and collaboration agreements. Alongside its ranking by IAM Patent 1000 and IP Stars, the practice is also recognised by WIPR, World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000, Chambers and Legal 500. 

The team has extensive experience assisting a premium client portfolio of various leading global household names and luxury brands including Mace Group, Lotus Cars, Match Group and ICONIC London. The team has handled several of the UK’s leading IP cases and has helped shape IP law in the UK and Europe.