Celebrating recognition in the Chambers & Partners UK Guide 2026
This marks our second major set of rankings in less than a month, following our strong performance in the Legal 500 earlier in October.
Five of our lawyers have been individually ranked in this year’s Chambers UK guide, this recognition highlights the firm’s commitment to excellence and its deep expertise in these complex areas of law.
Family/Matrimonial
Our Family department was ranked in Band 2 and was recognised for their expertise in children-related disputes, including relocation and abduction, as well as handling Schedule 1 applications, the team was also highlighted as experts in dealing with matrimonial finance and disputes relating to commercial and property assets.
Partner Katie Taft (Band 3) and Joint Heads of Department Sean McNally (Band 3) and Deborah Leask (Band 2) have each been recognised for their outstanding support of clients navigating complex and sensitive matters.
“They consistently deliver excellent service levels, responding quickly and efficiently. Their reliability and attentiveness set a high standard.”
Our Business Services team was ranked in Band 3 for the Corporate/M&A: SME/Owner-managed Businesses category with Neil Cook recognised as a key contact for the firm.
Our Head of Employment, Kate Brooks, has been named as an Up and Coming lawyer, recognising her growing reputation and impact within employment law.
“Kate understands client issues and industry trends, and goes the extra mile to deliver sound, in-depth solutions.”
Our Commercial Litigation team was ranked in Band 4 for the second year running, highlighting expertise across a range of work including contractual and fraud disputes.
Senior Associate Conor Maher has been highlighted as an Associate to Watch for his exceptional work within our Dispute Resolution team.
“Conor was fantastic. He explained legal concepts clearly and concisely to his clients and was a pleasure to work with.”
Recognition of our commitment
Our Managing Partner, Nigel Smith, said:
“Our successes in both of these influential guides over the past month are a testament to the talent and dedication of our people. Congratulations to all involved for their achievements and their commitment to providing the greatest service to our many valued clients.”
For more than 35 years, Chambers and Partners has set the standard for legal rankings worldwide through extensive research and client feedback. Both Chambers and the Legal 500 continue to play a vital role in guiding individuals and businesses seeking trusted legal support and we are proud to be recognised among their ranks once again.
To find out more about our achievements please visit our Awards and accreditations page.
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