Managing IP EMEA Awards 2026

Managing Intellectual Property recognized Kirkland & Ellis partner Nicola Dagg as “UK Patent Practitioner of the Year” at its annual Managing IP EMEA Awards. Kirkland was also named the “Europe Cross-Border Patent Litigation Team of the Year” for the UK team’s representation of Astellas in litigation related to a blockbuster cancer drug, as well as “Europe Impact Case of the Year” for client Nokia Technologies and “Europe Impact Deal of the Year” for Advent International.

The Managing IP Awards reflect the best firms and attorneys within Managing Intellectual Property's IP Stars listings, covering more than 50 international jurisdictions. The award winners were chosen by the magazine's research team, based on extensive interviews with peers and clients.