Mewburn Ellis recognised in IAM Patent 1000 litigation rankings 2026

Joanna Smith

3 min read

We are delighted to share that Mewburn Ellis has now entered the IAM Patent 1000 litigation rankings - an exciting milestone for our growing disputes practice.

Congratulations to Camilla Balleny, Amy Crouch and Sean Jauss who are also recognised individually:

  • Camilla Balleny: Silver - Litigation
    • IAM 1000 review: Camilla Balleny leads the patent litigation offering, advising on high-value, multi-jurisdictional disputes including proceedings before the Unified Patent Court. She coordinates cross-border strategies and works closely with international counsel on complex pharmaceutical matters.

  • Amy Crouch: Bronze - Litigation
    • IAM 1000 review: Amy Crouch, a recent arrival from Simmons & Simmons, brings deep experience in pharmaceutical and biotechnology disputes involving high-revenue products.
  • Sean Jauss: Transactions - Recommended
    • IAM 1000 review: Sean Jauss, head of legal services, advises on both contentious and transactional matters, bringing a commercially focused, results-driven approach to helping clients maximise the value of their IP assets.

You can find out more about the litigation rankings here.

 

Reflecting on the new ranking, Head of Patent Litigation Camilla Balleny said: “This is an exciting milestone, reflecting the quality and growth of our litigation team and the support we have had from the firm. Congratulations to everyone on the team.”

Head of Legal Services Sean Jauss also said; “This recognition reflects the strength and depth of our team and the rapid progress we are making in building a world-class patent litigation offering. We greatly appreciate the trust our clients place in us to deliver clear, technically astute and commercially focused IP advice in complex and challenging matters.”

 

Find out more about our litigation practice here.

 

About IAM 1000

The guide has been compiled following an extensive research process. Over five months, IAM conducted in the region of 1,800 interviews with numerous attorneys at law, patent attorneys and in-house counsel to gather market intelligence on the leading players in the field. Individuals qualify for a listing in the IAM Patent 1000 when they receive sufficient positive feedback from peers and clients with knowledge of their practice and the market within which they operate.

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