We are delighted to share that Helen Macpherson, Pearce IP’s Executive Lawyer and Head of Litigation (Australia) has again been ranked in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia in the categories of IP Law and Life Sciences. Helen has been ranked by Best Lawyers since 2017.
This ranking is based entirely on peer review and highlights the deep respect Helen commands across the legal community. Helen’s expertise, professionalism, and dedication continue to set the standard for the provision of legal/IP services in Australia.
Founder and CEO Naomi Pearce says:
“Helen’s tenacity, and exceptional legal skill have made her invaluable to our clients and her team. This honour -which is very well deserved – is a testament to Helen’s unwavering commitment to excellence and her standing as a true leader in IP and life sciences law in Australia. Congratulations Helen!”
Helen says:
“It is a great honour to be recognised again by my peers, and ranked in Best Lawyers. I’m proud to be part of a team at Pearce IP that is passionate about delivering exceptional results in IP and life sciences law. This recognition is as much about the support and collaboration of our team as it is about individual achievement.”
Please join us in congratulating Helen on this well-deserved recognition.
About Pearce IP
Pearce IP is a boutique firm offering intellectual property specialist lawyers, patent attorneys and trade mark attorneys to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and life sciences industries. Pearce IP is the 2021 ‘Intellectual Property Team of the Year’ (Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards) and was shortlisted for the same award in 2022. Pearce IP is ranked in IAM Patent 1000 and Managing IP (MIP) IP Stars, in Australasian Lawyer 5 Star Awards as a ‘5 Star’ firm, and the Legal 500 APAC Guide for Intellectual Property. Pearce IP leaders are well recognised as leading IP practitioners.
Our leaders have been recognised in virtually every notable IP listing for their legal, patent and trade mark excellence including: IAM Patent 1000, IAM Strategy 300, MIP IP Stars, Doyles Guide, WIPR Leaders, 5 Star IP Lawyers, Women in Law Awards – Partner of the Year, Best Lawyers and Australasian Lawyer 5 Star Awards, Women in Business Law Awards – Patent Lawyer of the Year (Asia Pacific), Most Influential Lawyers (Changemaker), among other awards.