In addition to recent rankings in the Chambers 2026 Asia-Pacific Guide, Pearce IP, with CEO Naomi Pearce and Executive & Head of Litigation Helen Macpherson, have been ranked overnight in the 2026 Chambers Global Guide.
Whilst Chambers Asia-Pacific honours the best law firms and lawyers within the Asia-Pacific regional legal market, Chambers Global focuses on law firms and lawyers with market leading international and cross-border capabilities.
Pearce IP is listed in the top 21 law firms in Australia for international/cross-border Intellectual Property. Naomi Pearce and Helen Macpherson are among 27 lawyers personally ranked for their global patent litigation and strategic prowess.
Chambers Global has effusive praise for each of the firm, Naomi and Helen:
“Pearce IP has established itself as a well-known firm of practitioners focused on IP issues, with a particular emphasis on life sciences and the pharmaceuticals industry. It has been recognised for its work in the patent space. ‘The team at Pearce IP is laser focused on the area of life sciences IP and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the practice. They are experts in their area and the work is outstanding.’”
“Naomi Pearce is known for her work in the patent space, especially in relation to life sciences. ‘Naomi Pearce provides exceptional client service and her level of sophistication is deep.’”
“Helen Macpherson is recognised for her work in patent litigation. She advises clients from a range of sectors, including pharmaceuticals and agribusiness.’ Helen Macpherson is very good technically and excellent with clients.’”
CEO Naomi Pearce says,
“The Pearce IP team and its leaders continue to receive recognition for their global IP expertise, their dedication to their clients, and their ability to achieve the ‘impossible’ for clients globally, regionally and locally. The results of their hard work are telling – we support faithful, happy clients; which to me is the highest praise.”
About Pearce IP
Pearce IP is a specialist firm offering intellectual property specialist lawyers and attorneys with a focus on the life sciences industries. Pearce IP and its leaders are ranked in every notable legal directory for legal, patent and trade mark excellence, including: Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, IAM Patent 1000, IAM Strategy 300, MIP IP Stars, Doyles Guide, WTR 1000, Best Lawyers, WIPR Leaders, 5 Star IP Lawyers, among others.
In 2025, Pearce IP was recognised by Australasian Lawyer and New Zealand Lawyer’s 5 Star Employer of Choice, and is the “Standout Winner” for inclusion and culture for firms with less than 100 employees. Pearce IP was awarded “IP Team of the Year” by Lawyers Weekly at the 2021 Australian Law Awards. Pearce IP is recognised by Managing IP as the only leading ANZ IP firm with a female founder, and is certified by WEConnect International as women owned.