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“This recognition is really about our clients and the relationships we've built. Knowing our approach has resonated with the market is incredibly rewarding for the whole team.”
Chambers and Partners UK 2026 Rankings – Recognition for Our Teams
We are delighted to announce that our firm has been included in the Chambers and Partners UK 2026 rankings. Chambers and Partners is one of the legal industry’s most respected independent directories, widely trusted by businesses when choosing legal advisers. In this year’s guide, our firm’s practice areas and colleagues have earned new rankings in the North West region, reflecting our commitment to high-quality, client-focused work.
Our 2026 Rankings
- Corporate/M&A: SME/Owner-Managed Businesses (North West) – Band 2
- Anton Stirrett, Partner (Corporate & Commercial) – Band 3
- Litigation (North West) – Band 5
- Daniel Thomas, Partner (Litigation) – Recognised as an “Up & Coming” lawyer
Each of these accolades is based on Chambers’ rigorous, independent research process. Chambers reporters conduct extensive interviews and surveys and analyse submitted evidence. They gather feedback from clients and peers to evaluate a firm’s strengths, service, and performance. In short, Chambers rankings are earned by the work we do – not by promotional claims – making them a meaningful endorsement of our expertise.
Anton Stirrett, Corporate Partner, said: “This recognition is really about our clients and the relationships we’ve built. We focus on giving practical, business-minded advice that helps our clients achieve their goals. Knowing that approach has resonated with the market is incredibly rewarding for the whole team.”
Daniel Thomas, Partner and Head of Litigation, added: “The team being ranked by chambers is a privilege and reflects the hard work and dedication our team puts into every case, and it motivates us to keep raising the bar. Most importantly, it shows our clients they’re working with lawyers who are making their mark in the profession.”
Why this matters
- Prestigious, independent benchmark: Chambers and Partners is regarded as one of the world’s leading legal research companies. Its rankings “can’t be bought or influenced” and are respected as an impartial guide to quality legal services.
- Rigorous research and client feedback: Chambers’ process is famously thorough – it conducts hundreds of thousands of interviews and surveys each year. This means our rankings are based on real client and market feedback.
- Added confidence for clients: For businesses choosing legal firms to help them challenge explore an opportunity, these rankings cut through the noise. They show that our expertise and service have been independently ranked and praised. In practical terms, a Chambers ranking gives clients added confidence that they are working with lawyers of proven ability and integrity.
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