The 2026 listing of Leading Australian Non-Contentious Intellectual Property Lawyers details solicitors practising in portfolio management, non-contentious intellectual property and commercialisation matters across the Australian legal market who were identified by clients and peers for their knowledge and expertise in the area.
Preeminent
Scott Bouvier, Mallesons – Sydney
Eugenia Kolivos, Corrs Chambers Westgarth – Sydney
Tim Webb, Clayton Utz – Sydney
Leading
Tim Allen, Allens – Melbourne
Jurgen Bebber, Corrs Chambers Westgarth – Melbourne
Bill Ladas, Mallesons – Melbourne
Cate Nagy, Mallesons – Sydney
Chris Round, K&L Gates – Melbourne
Recommended
Natasha Burns, Allens – Melbourne
Anita Cade, Ashurst – Sydney
John Fairbairn, MinterEllison – Sydney
Kate Haddock, Banki Haddock Fiora – Sydney
Cheng Lim, Mallesons – Melbourne
Justine Munsie, Addisons – Sydney
Donna Short, Addisons – Sydney
Kristin Stammer, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer – Sydney
Miriam Stiel, Allens – Sydney
Michael Swinson, Mallesons – Melbourne
John Swinson, Pie Legal – Brisbane
Frances Wheelahan, Corrs Chambers Westgarth – Melbourne
Michael Wolnizer, Davies Collison Cave – Melbourne