Lawyers and legal expertise recognised — Chambers UK 2023

Following shortly after the Legal 500 research, the Chambers UK 2023 rankings have been announced.

Nine colleagues across five disciplines have been recognised.

Chambers and Partners is an independent research company providing rankings and insight into the world's leading lawyers. Factors informing the rankings include legal ability, client service, commercial awareness, and organisational efficiency that saves clients time and money.

Combined with the Legal 500 findings, this means 21 people across seven disciplines have been ranked.

Here’s the Chambers UK 2023 situation, at a glance —

  • Personal injury (mainly defendant) — individual rankings for partners Graeme Edward, Sarah Morris and Victoria Leslie. Sarah Morris is highlighted as an up and coming practitioner

  • Agriculture and rural affairs — partners Linda Tinson and Jim Drysdale are ranked along with senior associate Lorna McKay who is named an associate to watch

  • Construction — Partner Sarah Stuart is ranked

  • Employment — head of employment law, Kirk Tudhope, partner John Lee, and senior associate Sine Mackay are ranked. Sine is named an associate to watch

  • Our commercial property team was ranked in the real estate up to £10million category

Testimonials

As I say every year, the ranking themselves are great news, and a positive reminder of the strength and depth of expertise we have here at the firm.

That said, it’s the testimonials from peers, independent market sources and clients that make all the difference and they are all very much appreciated.

And that feedback includes —

  • "I rate their service to the clients very highly. The firm is very good at dealing with their clients from start to finish."

  • "They always handle complex matters in a very professional manner with sound and practical advice."

  • "Their ability to respond swiftly and in detail is impressive."

  • "The advice we received from Ledingham Chalmers was key in concluding the transaction and protecting our interests."

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