Chambers 2015 – leaders in their field

03 November 2014

We are pleased to report another good showing in Chambers, the annual independent legal directory. It researches the UK legal scene, conducting interviews with lawyers, clients and business contacts and compiles a list of recommended firms and lawyers.

For the first time our intellectual property department is acknowledged to be one of the best in the county, with an impressive tier one ranking. Our employment and family/matrimonial lawyers are also ranked tier one.

Most of our departments and 11 lawyers have been ranked. New entrants to the individual rankings for their work are litigation partner Paul Gordon, company commercial partner Theresa Grech, the “open, friendly and diligent” wills, probate & trusts associate Ruth Baker, “pleasant, straight- talking” agricultural partner Frank Smith and the “very professional, knowledgeable and attentive” commercial property partner Nigel Whittaker.

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