Beck Greener ranked in the Silver Tier once again by WTR 1000
We’re on the up (again), having been ranked in the Silver Tier for both Enforcement and Litigation and Prosecution and Strategy in the 2026 edition of the World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals. We are also Recommended for Transactions, the highest ranking awarded in that category.
The WTR 1000 is a highly respected industry guide that identifies the world’s leading trademark firms and practitioners through in-depth research and client feedback.
We are delighted to see recognition that “Globally recognised brands turn to Beck Greener for trusted, strategic guidance across the full spectrum of IP issues”. The guide highlights the team’s ability to deliver pragmatic, results-driven advice across complex trademark prosecution, enforcement and litigation matters.
Heading up the trademark team, Ian Bartlett — described as the “captain of the trademark team” — is praised for providing “excellent assistance to his clients, drawing on his deep knowledge to provide relevant, precise and persuasive advice”. Ian is individually ranked Gold for Enforcement and Litigation and Silver for Prosecution and Strategy in the 2026 rankings.
Working alongside Ian, Duncan J. Morgan is recognised for “always going the extra mile and providing advice that is both timely and well-considered”. Together, they advise PwC on its brand protection strategies across the firm’s diverse operations, ensuring its brand remains secure, distinctive and future-ready.
Catherine Jewell earns further praise this year for her “clear and pragmatic advice” on clearance searches, freedom to use and registrability, with clients valuing her high-quality service and transparent, forward-thinking approach to costs.
Kashif Syed has had “another busy year”, handling a wide-ranging contentious trademark caseload, including foreign opposition, non-use revocation and invalidation proceedings, most recently on behalf of Tillotts Pharma.
Leading the Malta office, Rowland Buehrlen is described as “a true professional who provides an excellent service and helpful analysis of issues”, with his in-depth knowledge of EU trademark law continuing to support clients in complex EUIPO proceedings.
We would like to thank our clients for their continued support and for contributing their valuable feedback to the WTR 1000 research process.
View the full WTR 1000 firm and individual rankings here.