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Published June 20, 2025

Intellectual property law firm Mathys & Squire is proud to announce the appointment of Lyle Ellis as head of Mathys & Squire Consulting, the consulting arm of intellectual property law firm Mathys & Squire.

Ellis joins Mathys & Squire from KPMG Law, where he served as Senior Manager in the IP Advisory division, advising startups and multinational corporations on IP strategy and operational management.

Ellis brings over 20 years of extensive experience in intellectual property management, strategy, and advisory services. Prior to KPMG, Ellis had a distinguished career as a UK and European Patent Attorney in-house at Vodafone.

Mathys & Squire Consulting advises clients on how they can maximize value from the intellectual property they produce and own. Specialist IP services within that group include IP audits, outsourced IP management, advising on contracts and licenses, and IP valuations.

Ellis brings a deep background in legal and commercial IP strategy, including IP risk management, threat assessment, and value maximization, to Mathys & Squire Consulting.

His proven expertise in developing and managing IP portfolios will contribute significantly to the firm’s growth and capabilities, enhancing its ability to provide clients with high-quality, strategic IP advice.

Alan MacDougall, a Senior Equity Partner at Mathys & Squire, says: “We are thrilled to welcome Lyle to the team. His unparalleled expertise in IP will strengthen our capabilities and accelerate our growth. His leadership will undoubtedly enhance our ability to provide exceptional service to clients.”

Ellis says: “I’m excited to join Mathys & Squire and work with its talented team of consultants and other IP specialists. Mathys & Squire has a fantastic reputation as a law firm and is also doing some really innovative and important work in the IP consultancy field. I’m looking forward to working with the team to build on that growing track record.”

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