Charles Russell Speechlys achieves uplift in Tier 1 accolades in 2027 Legal 500 UK Rankings
min readCharles Russell Speechlys is proud to announce our continued recognition as a leading firm in the Legal 500 UK Solicitors 2027 Edition. As a Firm, we have achieved 21 Tier 1 rankings, including entry into three new Tier 1 categories.
In total we have been recommended in 186 rankings overall, with ten new or improved departmental rankings.
Our individual results saw 13 new individual accolades: six new Leading Associates, five new Leading Partners, and two new Next Generation Partners.
Overall, this comprises 42 Leading Partner rankings, a significant uplift from 37 last year. 20 lawyers are distinguished in the Next Generation Partner rankings, alongside 22 Leading Associate rankings. 21 fee earners were recognised in the Hall of Fame category.
The Legal 500 rankings are one of the leading guides to law firms and solicitors. The research methodology assesses firms on the basis of in-depth interviews, analysis, market research, and GC and client testimonials. Tens of thousands of submissions are reviewed holistically within the context of relevant jurisdictions, practice areas and market conditions.
See full results below.
Simon Ridpath, Global Managing Partner, comments:
As a Firm, we are focused on building lasting client relationships, investing in our people and developing the expertise needed to support clients in an increasingly complex and international environment. Our recognition in these latest rankings is testament to the dedication and collaborative spirit that exists across our Firm.
Our uplift in Tier 1 rankings is particularly impressive, now comprising 21 categories. It is great to see five of our people improve from Next Generation Partner to Leading Partner, showcasing the progression and growth of talent within our Firm.
A huge congratulations and thank you to everyone involved for their ongoing commitment and to our clients for their continued trust and feedback.
You can access our rankings in full here.
Ranking highlights – at a glance:
- Uplift in Tier 1 rankings, increasing to 21 legal categories
- 13 new individual lawyer accolades, totalling 117 ranked lawyers
- Firm ranked in 69 different legal categories
- 21 Lawyers listed in the Hall of Fame
- 42 of our lawyers are 'Leading Partners’, five of whom improved from ‘Next Generation Partner’ last year
- 20 are marked out as ‘Next Generation Partners'
- 22 are ‘Leading Associates’
New Tier 1 rankings in:
- London > Private Client > Agriculture and Estates
- South East > Employment > Health and Safety
- South East > Insurance > Professional Negligence
New rankings for our work in:
- London > Corporate and Commercial > Corporate Tax
- London > Dispute Resolution > International Arbitration
- London > Corporate and Commercial > Financial Services: Contentious
- London > TMT (Technology, Media and Telecoms) > PATMA: Trade Mark Attorneys
Improved rankings for our teams in:
- London > Real Estate > Planning
- London > TMT (Technology, Media and Telecoms) > Intellectual Property: Patents (Contentious and Non-contentious)
- London > Finance > Corporate Restructuring & Insolvency
