Browne Jacobson achieves milestone Chambers UK and Legal 500 rankings

UK and Ireland law firm Browne Jacobson has secured its strongest ever performance in the Chambers UK 2027 Guide and the Legal 500 2027 Guide, with 10 Band 1 Chambers rankings and 33 Tier 1 Legal 500 rankings, strengthening its position as a leading law firm. 

Richard Medd, Managing Partner, said: "These results across both Chambers UK and The Legal 500 reflect the breadth and depth of expertise we have built across the firm. To be recognised at the highest levels in over 50 areas in Chambers UK for the first time in our history, and across 65 practice areas in The Legal 500, is a testament to the dedication of our people, the trust our clients place in us, and the quality of work we work hard to deliver for them every day."

Milestone success in Chambers

This year’s Chambers guide highlights milestone achievements for the firm, having ranked in more than 50 areas for the first time in the firm’s history, including first-time rankings in three key areas.

As well as achieving 10 Band 1 group rankings, the firm achieved a number of notable new rankings and promotions this year. This includes a new Band 5 ranking in UK-wide Commercial Contracts, a new Band 2 ranking in Wales Construction, and a new Band 5 ranking in South West Employment. The firm also celebrated promotions to Band 1 in UK-wide Healthcare: Mental Health: Providers, Band 2 in Wales Corporate, and Band 3 in UK-wide Professional Discipline, alongside a 36% increase in individual lawyer rankings.

The firm also saw strong individual recognition among its London lawyers, with Adam Culy, Antony Nagle, Ben Bentley, Bernhard Maier, Chris Holder, Danielle Carr, Faye McConnell, Giles Parsons, Jon Snade, and Sandra Wong all featuring in the rankings, including a number of new entries and promotions.

Legal 500 success

The firm also achieved 33 Tier 1 rankings and has been recommended in 65 practice areas across all other tiers with Legal 500.

Highlights include Tier 1 promotions in North West and Wales Local Government, East Midlands Employment, and West Midlands Health and Safety, alongside a Tier 2 new ranking in London Commercial Litigation: Mid-Market and Firm to Watch designations in Data Protection, Privacy and Cybersecurity, and International Arbitration.