Pearce IP is pleased to announce the appointment of our first new executive for 2026.
Mathew Lucas has joined Pearce IP in Melbourne as Executive Patent & Trade Mark Attorney. With a PhD in chemistry and post doctoral placements [at the Universities of Illinois (at Chicago) and Adelaide] focusing on organic synthesis and drug design, as well as both homolytic and heterolytic organic mechanisms. Mat has more than 25 years’ experience as an attorney, and has seen it all. Highly respected by peers and clients, Mat’s focus is pharma/biopharma, chemistry and chemical engineering, material sciences, diagnostics, biochemistry/biotech, ag-tech, food-tech, and med-tech. He is expert at complex patent prosecution, strategic advice, freedom to operate clearances, contentious disputes, and commercialisation. Mat joins Pearce IP following 25 years at Davies Collison Cave.
Pearce IP Founder and CEO, Naomi Pearce, said the appointments reflect the firm’s continued investment in senior technical leadership:
“I am delighted to welcome Mathew to the Executive team.
Mathew is one of Australia’s leading patent attorneys, who combines authentic leadership with technical depth and strategic insight.
This appointment demonstrates our unwavering commitment to delivering on the Pearce IP 2027 Vision to be the premier life sciences focussed IP practice in Australia and New Zealand.”
Mat Lucas says:
“Pearce IP is well known for excellence in client service, technical capabilities, and as an employer of choice. I am excited to bring my expertise and practice to Pearce IP, and to work with Naomi and my fellow Executives to realise our 2027 Vision.”
About Pearce IP
Pearce IP is a privately owned/independent, specialist, life-sciences focussed, intellectual property/law firm offering lawyers and attorneys in Australia and New Zealand.
Our lawyers and attorneys specialise in pharma, biopharma, biotech, ag-tech, food-tech, med-tech, although our work is broader than these industries.
In 2025, Pearce IP was honoured by Australasian Lawyer and New Zealand Lawyer as a Top Specialist Firm, 5 Star Employer of Choice, and the “Standout Winner” for Inclusion and Culture (<100 employees). Pearce IP and its leaders are ranked in every notable legal directory including: Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, IAM Patent 1000, IAM Strategy 300, MIP IP Stars, Doyles Guide, WTR 1000, Best Lawyers, WIPR Leaders, Best Law Firms, among others.
Pearce IP is the only leading IP firm in Australia and New Zealand with a female founder, and is certified by WEConnect International as women owned.