“The best firm to work with in the United Kingdom” - Kilburn & Strode sweeps the WTR 1000 2025 rankings

“The best firm to work with in the United Kingdom” -                     Kilburn & Strode sweeps the

Kilburn & Strode again achieves the highest level of recognition from this year's World Trademark Review rankings, receiving three firm recognitions for the UK, Benelux and EUIPO. 

Known for providing thorough and sophisticated advice," Kilburn & Strode’s “team of skilled professionals consistently deliver reliable and practical solutions on complex matters, and successfully leverage their global relationships to meet client demands."

With an impressive seven recommended individuals, including three in the gold band, no other UK firm has more gold ranked lawyers than Kilburn & Strode.
 

WTR’s feedback on our Team

Head of Trade Marks, Iain Stewart, is commended as a “highly knowledgeable, skilled, diligent and conscientious professional.” He provides “excellent strategic advice that is tailored to the specific needs of the client, including budget restraints, and provides an accurate and realistic assessment of the likely outcome at each stage.”

He is sought out by clients to handle the most challenging instructions and achieves a high level of success.

Partner Rowena Tolley is praised as a “superb attorney and a joy to collaborate with.” Clients and peers alike describe her and her team as “bright, reliable and timely practitioners who instil complete trust that they are providing the best legal advice and services.”

She is organised, thoughtful and concise in her advice, and provides truly valuable strategic counsel that achieves great outcomes for clients.

WTR 1000 recognises Partner Ryan Pixton as another key name to note:

Ryan and his team are great. They are reliable, creative, cost-effective and always a pleasure to work with. 

One client described Partner Ben Scarfield as “practical, straightforward and responsive,” while another expressed appreciation for Counsel Carol Nyahasha’s “sound commercial advice.”
 
Jeffrey Parker is equally commended for being “sharp, practical and strategic,” bringing “a wealth of knowledge distilled from over four decades of experience, which he draws on to provide invaluable advice.”
 
The firm’s Benelux practice also comes highly recommended as a “top notch firm,” with “superb levels of expertise married with a business-oriented mindset.”

The entire team is passionate and working with them is always a positive experience.

Dutch Partner Claudia Festen is “the driver of success in the Netherlands providing ample service in the management of international trademark portfolios, for which she is praised for her meticulous approach, and achieving favourable results in the protection of her client’s rights.”
 
Congratulations to everyone who has been featured in this year’s rankings. 
 
You can find out more about Kilburn & Strode on the WTR firm profile.
 

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