International law firm Bird & Bird announces that 102 of its IP lawyers have been recognised in the Managing IP Stars Guide 2026, underscoring the firm’s standing as a global leader in IP and the European practice with the highest number of Tier 1 rankings on the continent.
Managing IP Stars showcases some of the best up-and-coming IP practitioners who contribute to the success of their firms and clients. It provides profiles, analysis and rankings of recommended law firms and practitioners for IP work, recognising senior practitioners identified as leaders in their firm and/or jurisdiction.
This year’s results reflect the firm’s exceptional breadth and depth across all major IP disciplines and jurisdictions, with top-tier rankings achieved in patents, trade marks, copyright, litigation and the Unified Patent Court (UPC).
Leading the way for Women in IP
Bird & Bird is especially proud to have been ranked first among all law firms globally for the highest number of practitioners named in Managing IP’s Top 250 Women in IP report. In a field rich with exceptional female IP talent worldwide, this recognition is especially significant. The firm congratulates the following colleagues on their inclusion in this year’s list, including new entrant Melissa Murray:
- Anne-Charlotte Le Bihan, France
- Ann Henry, Ireland
- Manon Rieger-Jansen, Netherlands
- Marta Koremba, Poland
- Lorraine Tay, Singapore
- Melissa Murray, UAE
Bird & Bird rankings across the guide demonstrate consistent excellence across jurisdictions and disciplines:
- Patents: Tier 1 in 10 jurisdictions
- Trade Marks: Tier 1 in 12 jurisdictions
- Copyright: Top tier in 9 jurisdictions
- UPC: Top tier in Germany, Italy, France and the Netherlands
This set of results follow recent awards won at the Managing IP Awards 2026, where Bird & Bird took home Global Firm of the Year and was the most decorated firm with 17 Accolades received.
See more information here: Bird and Bird takes Global Firm of the Year – Bird & Bird
The full article and rankings can be found here.
