Howard Kennedy is proud to announce a record year in the latest Legal 500 UK results, reflecting the firm’s growth and expertise across multiple practice areas.
- 38 practice areas ranked including four new firm rankings, two category promotions and two new areas where we are a 'firm to watch'
- 26 individual ranked lawyers including four new rankings and six Hall of Fame acknowledgements
- 145 lawyers mentioned by name for their standout contribution – a 15% increase year on year
Commenting on the latest results, James Stewart, Managing Partner said: "We are incredibly proud that 145 of our lawyers were ranked or mentioned in this year's Legal 500 results. This is testament to the reputation, hard work and expertise of everyone involved and the real impact of Howard Kennedy combining deep expertise and consistent focus. Every team member, in every role, contributes to delivering an exceptional client experience and outcome at the firm. It is always rewarding to see these efforts recognised through accolades across many different categories."
What our clients say:
‘Howard Kennedy is a fantastic firm - everyone is super-efficient, from the lawyer acting on your case, to the billing team, and everyone involved. Nothing is too much trouble, and everyone is helpful. It is a very slick operation, and communication is great from all areas.’
‘Sensitive client handling, careful cost management, sensible case management - great outcomes!’
‘The team has very good strength in depth and a lot of intellectual fire-power. They are internationally focussed while retaining strong expertise …..'
‘Very professional and motivated team, understands client needs and works very hard in trying to achieve the final objectives. They look at the case as a whole and understand the implications of complicated situations in different countries' legislations.’
‘I have found the people very responsive, knowledgeable, as well as very available. They dedicate the time and resources required to get things done.'
‘The firm has the resources of a larger firm, but the more senior attorneys stay involved and are responsive. I'm very impressed with their outreach initiatives.’
'Their expertise and dedication truly set them apart in the industry. They consistently go above and beyond to ensure their clients receive the best possible service…..
‘The team stands out for its deep industry knowledge, particularly around niche and emerging developments in our specific sector. The team is highly approachable, easy to work with, and delivers advice that is both commercially focused and forward-thinking.''
'A top firm for well-resourced clients who want a high-quality service. Their team includes an impressive array of talent…'
'An ability to translate complex legal matters into simple, understandable terms, which is very comforting as a client.'
‘What sets the team apart is their attitude to finding solutions. This I have found to be very refreshing and somewhat differing from other practices.’
‘Collaborative, informed on current industry topics and provide clear, concise, and commercially driven advice.’
'The individuals I work with consistently demonstrate integrity, responsiveness, and deep knowledge of their field.'
‘This is a very strong, collaborative team. Every member of the team has different strengths, so they complement each other very well.'
'An agile and technical practice that puts the client experience at front and centre of service.'
‘The team’s ability to provide clear, concise advice to clients even when the substance is itself fairly long and complicated is quite remarkable. They are a responsive, hardworking, great team with a good vibe and specialist in chosen field. No matter if you’re talking to a partner or an associate, the counsel is first-rate.’
'Excellent value for money.’
The full highlights and rankings are as follows:
New – Firm Rankings
- Construction: Non-Contentious – Tier 5
- Family: Children – Tier 4
- Immigration: Personal – Tier 4
- Retail & Consumer – Tier 4
New – Individual Rankings
- Family: Children – Lois Langton – Leading Partner
- Family: Children – Katherine Res Pritchard – Next Generation Partner
- International Arbitration – Heidi Walsh – Next Generation Partner
- Personal Tax, Trusts & Probate – Simon Malkiel – Leading Partner
- Marc Naidoo was selected as one of this year's featured lawyers in Legal 500 United Kingdom Green Ambassadors
Promotion – Firm Rankings
- Commercial Litigation: Mid-Market – Tier 2 (previously Tier 3)
- International Arbitration – Tier 4 (previously Tier 5)
Promotion – Individual Rankings
- Art & Cultural Property – Mark Stephens – Hall of Fame (previously Leading Individual)
- Fraud: White Collar Crime – Ian Ryan – Hall of Fame (previously Leading Individual)
- Fraud: White Collar Crime – Jennifer Harper – Next Generation Partner (previously Leading Associate)
- Contentious Trusts & Probate - Naomi O'Higgins - Hall of Fame (previously Leading Individual)
Firms to Watch
- Financial Services: Contentious – New ranking
- Fraud: Civil – Maintained ranking
- Regulatory Investigations & Corporate Crime – New ranking
Maintained – Firm Rankings
- Art & Cultural Property – Tier 2
- Civil Liberties & Human Rights – Tier 2
- Commercial Contracts – Tier 4
- Commercial Property: Corporate Occupiers – Tier 3
- Commercial Property: Development – Tier 5
- Construction: Contentious – Tier 2
- Contentious Trusts & Probate – Tier 2
- Corporate Restructuring & Insolvency – Tier 8
- Employment: Employers – Tier 4
- Family: Divorce & Financial Remedy – Tier 3
- Fraud: Civil – Firm to Watch
- Fraud: White Collar Crime – Tier 3
- Hospitality & Leisure – Tier 4
- Immigration: Business – Tier 6
- Intellectual Property: Trade Marks, Copyright & Design – Tier 6
- Media & Entertainment: Theatre, Publishing & Other Media – Tier 2
- Partnership – Tier 3
- Personal Tax, Trusts & Probate – Tier 2
- Planning – Tier 4
- Power – Tier 3
- Private Prosecutions – Tier 2
- Professional Discipline – Tier 4
- Property Finance – Tier 6
- Property Litigation – Tier 3
- Reputation Management – Tier 3
- Residential Property – Tier 3
- Sport – Tier 6
Maintained – Individual Rankings
- Art & Cultural Property
- Daniel McClean – Next Generation Partner
- Jon Sharples – Leading Associate
- Civil Liberties & Human Rights
- Mark Stephens – Leading Partner
- Elizabeth Morley – Next Generation Partner
- Commercial Litigation: Mid-Market
- Arish Bharucha – Next Generation Partner
- Ayesha Salim – Leading Associate
- Construction: Contentious
- Victoria Tyson – Leading Partner
- Contentious Trusts & Probate
- Emily Mailer – Hall of Fame
- Monika Byrska – Leading Partner
- Family: Divorce & Financial Remedy
- Lois Langton – Leading Partner
- M&A: Smaller Deals (£10–100m)
- Ashley Reeback – Hall of Fame
- Media & Entertainment: Theatre, Publishing & Other Media
- Mark Stephens – Hall of Fame
- Elizabeth Morley – Next Generation Partner
- Planning
- Jade Chalmers – Next Generation Partner
- Private Prosecutions
- Ian Ryan – Leading Partner
- Kyle Phillips – Next Generation Partner
- Jennifer Harper – Leading Associate
Other – Firm Rankings
- Crime: General – Tier 4
- M&A: Smaller Deals (£10-100m) – Tier 3
- Media & Entertainment: Film & TV – Tier 4
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