Michelmores achieves 33 Firm Rankings and 49 Individual Lawyer recognitions in The Legal 500 UK 2026

Published October 3rd 2025

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Tim Richards

Michelmores is proud to announce a standout performance in The Legal 500 United Kingdom – 2026 Edition, securing 33 firm rankings across its diverse practice areas and earning 49 individual lawyer recognitions. This achievement underscores the Firm’s broad expertise, depth of talent, and sustained market presence across the UK and internationally.

Key highlights from the 2026 edition include:

82 total rankings across firms and individuals
33 firm rankings
49 individual lawyer recognitions, including:
- 2 Hall of Fame members
- 17 Leading Partners
- 16 Next Generation Partners
- 11 Leading Associates

This year’s results demonstrate the Firm’s continued investment in people and growth across strategic practice areas.

New Practice Area Rankings

The Firm was newly ranked in three practice areas, highlighting its growing capabilities:

Corporate & Commercial (Bristol) – Ranked Tier 3 for the first time
Immigration: Personal (London) – Newly ranked at Tier 4
Environment (South West) – Newly ranked at Tier 2

Practice Area Improvements

The Firm also saw upward movement in two key areas:

Commercial Litigation: Mid-Market (London) – Improved from Tier 5 to Tier 4
Property Litigation (South West) – Improved from Tier 3 to Tier 2 Individual Excellence

13 lawyers received new individual recognitions, showcasing the strength of talent across the Firm:

Sarah O’Grady – Leading Associate, Contentious Trust & Probate (South West)
Alexandra Watson – Leading Partner, Corporate & Commercial (Dorset, Devon & Cornwall)
James Baker – Leading Partner, Employment (Dorset, Devon & Cornwall)
Scott Love – Leading Associate, General Crime & Fraud (South West)
Chloe Vernon-Shore – Next Generation Partner, IT & Telecoms (South West)
Iwan Williams – Next Generation Partner, Personal Tax, Trusts & Probate (South West)
Charlotte Curtis – Next Generation Partner, Property Litigation (South West)
Sophie Carey – Leading Associate, Property Litigation (South West)
Edward Porter –Leading Partner, Charities & Not-for-Profit (South West)
Nerys Thomas –Next Generation Partner, Charities & Not-for-Profit (South West)
Chloe Howard-Smith –Leading Partner, Commercial Property (Dorset, Devon & Cornwall)
Mark Howard –Leading Partner, Environment (South West)
Helen Hutton – Next Generation Partner, Environment (South West)

The Legal 500 rankings highlight Michelmores’ strength in combining deep sector knowledge with client-focused service focused on navigating change and delivering positive impact.

The Firm continues to expand its presence in London, Exeter, Bristol, and Cheltenham.

For the full breakdown of Michelmores’ Legal 500 UK 2026 rankings, click here.

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