Chambers and Partners recommends GJE as leading patent and trade mark attorneys

GJE is delighted to learn that we have been ranked as a leading firm of patent and trade mark attorneys in Chambers and Partners’ 2026 guide.

This year, four of our partners have been recommended as Band 1 attorneys, including three who enter the rankings for the first time.

• Alasdair MacQuarrie, our Chairman and Head of Trade Marks is ranked for the first time. Reviews show that clients value his ability to get to the heart of what is important, his excellent insights, and his strong technical understanding.
• Arnie Clarke, head of our Chemistry and Life Sciences team is recommended as a leading patent attorney. Clients praise his understanding of their technology, and describe him as somebody who impresses investors and colleagues alike.
• Edward Carstairs is recommended as a leading trade mark attorney. Reviewers describe him as bright and energetic and praise his strong client service.
• John Fisher enters the rankings for the first time as a leading patent attorney. He is described as excellent in EPO opposition and appeal cases.

The review of GJE as a firm is equally positive, with clients describing our team as always delivering excellent outcomes, and being very professional and responsive. To read the full review, please visit the Chambers and Partners website.

Chambers and Partners is well known for its research into the legal market in over 200 jurisdictions worldwide. The rankings are compiled based on thousands of market surveys and interviews with clients and other attorneys and lawyers.

We would like to take the opportunity to thank all our clients who participated in this year’s research, and who continue to trust us with managing their IP portfolios.

To discuss how GJE can protect your intellectual property, please email us: gje@gje.com.