2026
"Excellent strategic advice in the standards-essential patent space and trademark space. Practical approach; takes feedback very well."
"I am a barrister who works with Hogan Lovells in intellectual property cases, especially patent litigation. Hogan Lovells have a hugely experienced IP practice. They cover all the major areas (life sciences, telecoms, medical devices, etc). The team is great to work with – everyone is friendly and there is a no nonsense approach that pervades the team."
"Hogan Lovells's IP litigation team are a dynamic and passionate team, with strength at partner level as well as down through the ranks of associates. Stephen Bennett in particular is a top litigator, who thinks creatively and commercially."
"They offer an incredible service. They are commercially astute, technically minded and very user-friendly."
"Hogan UK's patent litigation team under Paul Brown is exceptional. They are leaders in high-stakes standard-essential patent litigations, managing the most complex multi-jurisdictional litigations that exist. They are organized, responsive, and helpful."
"They are all of the best quality – very client focused – very bright and very hard hard-working. They are excellent at life sciences and no one better at technical electronic and FRAND litigation."
"Hogan Lovells have a fantastic team. They are on-the-ball, knowledgeable, and responsive – excellent to work with in litigation in preparation for trial. Emily Sharkey is an excellent counsel and Sheyna Cruz and Laura Alvarez Otero are standout associates."
Paul Brown
"Very on-top of emerging issues and sees the whole chessboard--not just his case. Thinks of the risk in terms of all of Europe, not just UK. Gives practical advice. Doesn't waste time."
"Paul is a hugely dedicated and innovative litigator. He has enormous experience of SEP and FRAND disputes and deploys this to great effect. He is all over the detail of the law and the facts in any given case."
"Paul is a brilliant legal practitioner who is able to anticipate the next step in complex disputes and see around corners on difficult and confusing matters."
Emily Sharkey
"Client care is excellent, knowledge of complex IP matters is second-to-none."
"She is great at problem solving and clearly has an excellent grasp of the law. She is very engaging and always a pleasure to deal with."
Stephen Bennett
"Stephen Bennett is very experienced. Unflappable, down to earth and urbane – he is as cool as a cucumber even when the pressure comes on in litigation."
"Stephen is commercially-minded and comes up with innovative solutions for clients."
