James & Wells named finalist for Firm of the Year, Managing Partner Tim Walden finalist for Practitioner of the Year at Managing IP Asia-Pacific Awards 2023

February 23, 2023

James & Wells named finalist for Firm of the Year, Managing Partner Tim Walden finalist for Practitioner of the Year at Managing IP Asia-Pacific Awards 2023

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We are delighted to announce that James & Wells has been named a finalist for Firm of the Year in New Zealand at the Managing IP Asia-Pacific Awards 2023.

Along with the firm recognition, Managing Partner Tim Walden has been named a finalist for Practitioner of the Year.

The winners of the Managing IP Asia-Pacific Awards 2023 will be announced in Singapore on the week of May 15.

The Managing IP Awards programme recognises remarkable IP achievements and developments in the last year. Now in its 18th year, the awards cover several intellectual property practice areas and more than 50 jurisdictions.

For a full list of all the shortlisted firms, companies and individuals, click here.

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