Firm & Awards
MLL Legal achieves record-breaking IP STARS 2026 Results: Five Tier 1 Rankings, 11 Practitioners recognised, and 11 consecutive Years in the Rankings
MLL Legal has once again been recognised by IP STARS with strong results in its 2026 edition. Our IP team, led by Michael Ritscher, Simon Holzer and Peter Schramm, earned Top Tier 1 rankings in all five IP practice areas, making MLL Legal the only Swiss law firm to achieve this distinction. With 11 individual practitioner recognitions and our 11th consecutive year in the rankings, the 2026 edition marks a notable milestone for our IP practice.
We are particularly proud that this year’s results include two notable promotions: Louisa Galbraith and Stefan J. Schröter have both advanced from Rising Star to Trade Mark Star, reflecting their growing expertise and impact in the field of intellectual property.
The breadth and depth of our rankings underscore the strength of our IP practice across all disciplines. MLL Legal remains the only law firm in Switzerland to hold a Tier 1 position in every IP category recognised by IP STARS:
Firm Rankings – all Tier 1
Copyright & Related Rights | IP Transactions | Patent Disputes | Trade Mark Disputes | Trade Mark Prosecution
Practitioner Rankings
Patent Stars
Ulrike Ciesla | Simon Holzer | Michael Ritscher
Trade Mark Stars
Guillaume Fournier | Louisa Galbraith – new | Simon Holzer | Michael Ritscher | Peter Schramm | Stefan J. Schröter – new
Transactions Stars
Nicola Benz | Nadine von Büren-Maier
Rising Stars
Andrea Heiniger | Andrea Schäffler
These results reflect the commitment and collaborative work of our entire IP team. We thank our clients and peers for their continued trust and support, and look forward to continuing this trajectory in the years ahead.
