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# Spoor & Fisher Ranked Band 1 in Chambers Global Guide 2026

Spoor & Fisher
- 12 February 2026

Spoor & Fisher has been awarded a Band 1 ranking in the Chambers Global Guide 2026, recognising the firm’s continued leadership in *Intellectual Property* law in South Africa.

Chambers Global is renowned for its rigorous research methodology and independent evaluation of law firms worldwide. Each ranking is based on in-depth research conducted by a dedicated and experienced team of researchers. Their unparalleled analysis of the legal market enables Chambers Global to deliver indispensable coverage and insights into leading law firms and legal professionals, emphasising the significance of the award. This accolade reflects the confidence placed in our team by clients and peers, as well as our ongoing focus on excellence, innovation, and trusted legal services.

The Chambers 2026 rankings recognised the following *Spoor & Fisher* lawyers for their expertise in Intellectual Property:

- [Lance Abramson](https://spoor.com/our-people/lance-abramson/) – Intellectual Property: Patents, Band 3

- [Dina Biagio](https://spoor.com/our-people/dina-biagio/) – Intellectual Property, Band 3

- [Herman Blignaut](https://spoor.com/our-people/herman-blignaut/) – Intellectual Property, Band 4

- [David Cochrane](https://spoor.com/our-people/david-cochrane/) –Intellectual Property, Band 3

- [Carl van Rooyen](https://spoor.com/our-people/carl-van-rooyen/) – Intellectual Property, Band 4

- [Eben van Wyk](https://spoor.com/our-people/eben-van-wyk/) – Intellectual Property, Band 2

- [Charles Webster](https://spoor.com/our-people/charles-webster/) – Intellectual Property, Band 1

- [Jonathan Whittaker](https://spoor.com/our-people/jonathan-whittaker/) – Intellectual Property: Patents, Band 3



[Chambers Global](https://chambers.com/legal-guide/global-2) is renowned for its rigorous research methodology and independent evaluation of law firms worldwide. Each ranking is based on in-depth research conducted by a dedicated and experienced team of researchers. Their unparalleled analysis of the legal market enables Chambers Global to deliver indispensable coverage and insights into the leading law firms and legal professionals, emphasising the significance of the award.