Business Partners: Attorney firms

Global Network of Trusted Local Experts

We manage the full process of securing IP protection worldwide, which often includes coordinating with trusted firms in other jurisdictions. These firms are not part of Mewburn Ellis; they are independent practices we have selected for their technical capability, consistency and the depth of our long‑standing professional relationships. Together, they form our Global Network of Trusted Local Experts — a group of highly specialised IP professionals in key markets that help us deliver seamless international support for our clients.

Cross‑border risk is actively managed
We apply enhanced vetting, clear service standards and regular performance reviews of every member firm. This creates a stronger framework for managing quality, timelines and compliance, with confident escalation routes if something needs intervention.

The right local expert for each matter
Every appointment is made on merit, capability and client specific priorities — not a static roster. That means clients get access to genuinely appropriate, high‑quality local expertise, without unrealistic promises of uniformity.

Direct communication and a cleaner process
Standardised instruction letters and reporting, combined with direct engagement between us and our member firms, streamline the cross‑border process. The result: fewer layers, reduced friction, and clearer, faster progression of work.

Our culture and values reflected in how client work is delivered
We expect our member firms to operate to our standards — collaboration, integrity, client focus — and to work in line with our Business Partner Code of Conduct and ESG principles. That means client work is supported by firms whose behaviour and approach align with ours.

Clients get better value‑for‑outcome options
By working directly with our trusted network, we can negotiate commercially sound arrangements and align pricing with volume, complexity and client specific needs.

How we select members for our Local Expert Network

1. Quality & Capability

We look for firms that provide excellent work, appropriate technical and legal expertise, and strong sector understanding. Existing experience with a firm is helpful, and we assess value rather than simply choosing the lowest price. We also draw on the insight of colleagues who know the market well.

2. Client Needs

Some firms are chosen because they support major client work, and in some cases our clients instruct us to use a particular firm. Where this happens, we aim to incorporate those firms into our network to keep things straightforward.

3. Strength of Working Relationship

While the flow of work between firms isn’t a deciding factor, strong relationships help with problem‑solving and delivering great outcomes. Any pricing benefits we receive are always passed directly to clients, and we never accept referral fees.

We want to work with firms that share our commitment to sustainability, diversity and inclusion. 

We have a business partner code of conduct and promote inclusion and diversity and environmental, social, and ethical considerations throughout the firm's supply chain. We aim to work with attorney firm partners that demonstrate responsible practices and contribute to the advancement of sustainability. In line with our commitment to reach net-zero by 2050 we choose business partners that align with this goal.

We also actively seek and engage diverse businesses, ensuring equal opportunities, and promoting a culture of inclusion in our procurement processes. We believe that a diverse supply chain enhances our business performance, fosters innovation, and contributes to the economic growth of the communities in which we operate.

Procurement Policies

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Code of Conduct

We have high standards and would like to draw your attention to our Code of Conduct. We expect all firms we select to adhere to this.

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Diversity Policy

We are committed to actively seeking and engaging diverse firms, ensuring equal opportunities and a culture of inclusion.

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Environmental Policy

We aim to work with firms that demonstrate responsible practices and contribute to the advancement of sustainability.

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Want to work with us?

We aim to work with attorney firms that align with our values and support our commitment to reach net-zero.

In order to wotk with Mewburn Ellis you need to complete our attorney firm questionnaire so we can better understand your business.

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FORWARD MAGAZINE

Mewburn Ellis Forward is a biannual publication that celebrates the best of innovation and exploration. Through its pages we hope to inform and entertain, but also to encourage discussion about the most compelling developments taking place in the scientific and entrepreneurial world. Along the way, we’ll engage with the IP challenges that international organisations face every day.