For the second consecutive year, specialist, full service international intellectual property law firm Spoor & Fisher has been recommended as a top-tier law firm in South Africa by Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Directory 2016.

Six partners from Spoor & Fisher - Charles Webster and Owen Dean (consultant) for trademark and copyright, Hugh Moubray and Lance Abramson for patents, Louis van Wyk (consultant) for copyright and media law and Eben van Wyk for advertising law have been named as the country’s top lawyers by The Legal 500.

The Legal 500 analyses the capabilities of law firms across the world in over 100 jurisdictions. Based on a series of criteria, the recommendations highlight the practice area teams who provide the most cutting edge and innovative advice to corporate counsel.

Keith brown, Partner and Chairperson of the Partnership said, “We are humbled that our unwavering focus and commitment to our clients continues to be recognised. It is a strategy that hasn't changed for over a 100 years and is deeply embedded in the legal minds that work tirelessly to deliver results.”

“These accolades belong to every member of Spoor & Fisher.” he adds.   

The Legal 500 Directory is an independent guide and firms and individuals are recommended purely on merit. The recommendations are based on feedback from over 250,000 clients worldwide and researched by a team who have unrivalled experience in the legal market.

Submitted by Spoor & Fisher