Leading international Intellectual Property law firm Spoor & Fisher has been recognised as a Band 1 firm by the influential legal publisher Chambers & Partners in their 2019 rankings. The Chambers Global Guide ranks top lawyers and law firms in over 190 countries across the world.    
 
The Chambers ratings are based on direct feedback from clients, basic research of information submitted by the law firm as well as in depth review of public filings on transactions that the firm has worked on.
 
In honouring Spoor & Fisher, the publication opined that the firm is a distinguished practice with renowned proficiency across a variety of IP-related commercial concerns throughout South Africa and the continent. It also highlighted the firm’s proficiency in acting for clients in areas including trade mark and patent prosecution and enforcement and was noted for its expertise in anti-counterfeiting.
 
One of Chambers sources’ described Spoor & Fisher are a top-tier firm in South Africa who come up with good solutions and challenge you as a client and the opinion of legal counsel. Another client asserted that the team at Spoor & Fisher is helpful and always available.
 
The publication also ranked Charles Webster, Eben van Wyk, Carl van Rooyen, Herman Blignaut for their expertise in IP related matters as well as recommended Jonathan Whittaker and Hugh Moubray for their particular experience in patent litigation.