Gowling WLG has once again been recognized as a top firm by Chambers Europe, achieving three firm rankings and seven individual rankings in the guide's 2017 edition.
The firm's intellectual property practice in Russia achieved top-tier distinction, with Chambers praising the team's "leading expertise in patent registration and litigation" and "noted strength in contentious trademark, domain name and copyright cases." In addition, the Moscow-based team earned recognition for its unique life sciences expertise.
Gowling WLG's U.K. litigation practice was also ranked, with Chambers highlighting the team's "experience advising trustees and private wealth funds on liquidation and fraud proceedings," as well as in "insurance-related litigation and financial services disputes."
In addition to the firm rankings, Chambers Europe 2017 has recognized the following individuals from Russia and France:
Intellectual Property (Russia)
Alexander Christophoroff
Anastassia Sinitsyna
Julianna Tabastajewa
Vladislav Ugryumov
Life Sciences (Russia)
Vladislav Ugryumov
Public Law (France)
Jérôme Pentecoste
Tax (France)
Julien Monsenego
Considered one of the world's premier legal directories, Chambers Europe serves as a trusted reference for in-house counsel and executives seeking to identify Europe's top lawyers and firms. Rankings are based on extensive peer and client interviews that assess technical legal ability, client service, professional conduct, commitment and diligence.
With more than 1,500 legal professionals in 19 cities worldwide, Gowling WLG provides clients with in-depth expertise in key global sectors and a suite of legal services at home and abroad. We see the world through our clients' eyes, and collaborate across countries, offices, service areas and sectors to help them succeed, no matter how challenging the circumstances.