Spoor & Fisher ranked as Tier 1 in Legal 500 EMEA 2026 Rankings

We are proud to announce that Spoor & Fisher has once again been ranked as a Tier 1 firm for intellectual property law in The Legal 500 Guide’s EMEA Rankings for 2026. This recognition reflects our continued excellence in intellectual property law and reaffirms our position as a market leader in the field.

Leading Partner

We congratulate Eben van Wyk, who has been recognised as a Leading Partner. This prestigious ranking reflects his role at the forefront of complex, market-leading matters, as well as his outstanding reputation within the legal community.

Next Generation Partner

We are delighted to see John Foster named as a Next Generation Partner. This recognition highlights his growing influence in the market, strong client relationships, and key contributions to significant matters.

Leading Associate

Congratulations to Merlene Engelbrecht, recognised as a Leading Associate. This acknowledgement underscores her consistent involvement in high-value work and her recognition as a rising talent by both clients and peers.

Other Key Lawyers

We also celebrate the inclusion of Eben van Wyk, Dina Biagio, Carl van Rooyen, Paul Ramara, and Merlene Engelbrecht as Key Lawyers, reflecting the depth and strength of our team across practice areas.

Hall of Fame

Carl van Rooyen is also a member of Legal 500’s Hall of Fame, which highlights partners who are at the top of their legal profession

The Legal 500 Guide

The Legal 500 has been a trusted guide listing and ranking the world’s top law firms for more than 30 years. Each year, The Legal 500 EMEA 2026 Guide provides research-based legal updates, covering over 150 countries.

The rankings are based on several factors, including feedback from clients, interviews with peers, opinions from experts in the legal market, and examples of innovative legal work.