Howard Kennedy is proud to announce another strong year in the latest Chambers and Partners UK 2026 results, reflecting the firm’s sustained growth, deep expertise and commitment to excellence across a broad range of practice areas.
- 15 practice areas ranked, including three new firm rankings and one category promotion
- 32 individually ranked lawyers, with three new individual rankings and three promotions
Commenting on the results, James Stewart, Managing Partner, said:
"It's fantastic to see such a strong set of results across our firm. These well-deserved recognitions are testament to the hard work, dedication and expertise of our people. Every team member, in every role, plays a vital part in creating lasting value and outcomes for our clients. I am proud to see this reflected through these rankings and thank our clients for their continued trust and support."
What our clients say:
'Howard Kennedy distinguish themselves through their deep industry expertise, client-focused approach and seamless integration of legal and commercial advice, delivering tailored solutions.'
'Howard Kennedy retains a personal touch, despite the firm's size. They are very joined up. There is constant, close communication between departments. All team members are accessible and responsive.'
'The team are proactive and clear in their advice, helping their clients achieve successful outcomes. I rate them very highly.'
'Howard Kennedy provide commercially astute advice with exceptional technical knowledge. They have real gravitas as a team.'
'Howard Kennedy possess strong people who do the best job for their clients. They will work hard to find solutions if problems arise.'
'The team at Howard Kennedy are very sensitive to client concerns and the commercial implications of the matters handled.'
'Howard Kennedy's team members demonstrate exceptional professionalism and expertise, with strategic thinking and dedication to every matter to ensure thorough and well-reasoned solutions.'
'Howard Kennedy's strengths include its commercial decision-making and advice. The team has a key skill in breaking down complex mandates to manageable workstreams.'
'The team provided excellent advice without any apparent flaws. All of the team was excellent throughout. There was a practical understanding of the commercial aspects of the deal.'
'Howard Kennedy's team is pragmatic, responsive and has an exceptional ability to marshal resources across the firm for the client's benefit.'
'Howard Kennedy provides an excellent service which is responsive, pragmatic and calm. They have good advisers.'
'The team were exceptionally knowledgeable and responsive, going the extra mile to get the best outcome.'
'They offer total commitment and great advice to achieve the best results.'
'The fee earners at Howard Kennedy are very determined, driven and hard-working.'
'Howard Kennedy is very thorough and client-focused, and consistently seeks to provide the best possible service.'
'Howard Kennedy’s lawyers are outstanding at recognising issues involved at a personal and professional level, and offering appropriate advice.'
'Howard Kennedy demonstrates exceptional experience, clarity and dedication, and it has an ability to provide well thought-out solutions.'
'Their lawyers are not only experienced in the law but take a commercial and innovative approach.'
'Howard Kennedy has a problem-solving team who are client-friendly and practical in their explanations of the law.'
'They are very good at dealing with complex, sensitive matters with potentially fatal reputational risk. This work requires particular skill and Howard Kennedy do this very well.'
The full highlights and rankings are as follows:
Topline highlights include:
- Firm ranked in 15 areas
- 32 individuals ranked
- Individuals ranked in 23 areas
- 3 new firm rankings
- 3 new individual rankings
- 1 category promotion
- 3 individual promotions
New rankings – Firm
- Family/Matrimonial Finance: HNW – Band 3
- Real Estate: £50-£150 million – Band 3
- Retail – Band 4
New rankings – Individuals
- Art & Cultural Property
- Jon Sharples: Associate to Watch
- Family/Matrimonial Finance: HNW
- Restructuring & Insolvency
- Rebecca Stratton: Associate to Watch
Promotions – Firm
- Defamation / Reputation Management – Band 4 (previously Band 5)
Promotions – Individuals
- Construction: International Arbitration
- Edward Corbett: Senior Statespeople (previously Band 1)
- Victoria Tyson: Band 3 (previously Up and Coming)
- Family/Matrimonial Finance: UHNW
- Lois Langton: Band 2 (previously Band 3)
Maintained rankings – Firm
- Art & Cultural Property – Band 3
- Construction: Contentious – Band 5
- Construction: International Arbitration – Band 3
- Corporate / M&A: £10-£100m – Band 3
- Employment: Employer – Band 5
- Financial Crime: Individuals – Band 3
- Financial Crime: Private Prosecutions – Band 2
- Fraud: Civil – Band 5
- Hotels & Leisure – Band 4
- Media & Entertainment: Publishing – Band 2
- Real Estate: Litigation – Band 4
Maintained rankings – Individuals
- Construction: Contentious
- Jeffrey Brown: Band 5
- Jonathan Pawlowski: Band 4
- Mark Pritchard: Up and Coming
- Construction: Non-Contentious
- Corporate / M&A: £10-£100m
- Corporate Crime & Investigations
- Kyle Phillips: Band 5
- Jennifer Harper: Associate to watch
- Defamation/Reputation Management
- Mark Stephens: Band 2
- Elizabeth Morley: Band 6
- Employment: Employer
- Jane Amphlett: Band 4
- Lydia Christie: Band 5
- Sam Murray-Hinde: Up and Coming
- Employment: Senior Executive
- Extradition
- Financial Crime: Individuals
- Financial Crime: Private Prosecutions
- Kyle Phillips: Band 2
- Jennifer Harper: Associate to watch
- Intellectual Property
- International Arbitration
- Arish Bharucha: Up and Coming
- International Human Rights Law
- Media & Entertainment: Publishing
- Planning
- Professional Discipline
- Real Estate: £10-£50 million
- Real Estate: Litigation
- Amanda McNeil: Band 4
- Bhavini Patel: Associate to watch
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