Outstanding results for Michelmores in Chambers UK 2026

Published October 16th 2025

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Tim Richards

Michelmores is proud to announce excellent results in the latest Chambers UK Legal Guide 2026, reflecting the Firm’s continued growth and strengthening expertise across key practice areas.

This year, Michelmores has secured 15 team rankings and 49 individual lawyer rankings, including 12 improved and 7 new rankings – a testament to the exceptional calibre and dedication of our people.

Highlights from the 2026 Rankings:

Josie Edwards progressed from Up and Coming to Band 3 in Agriculture and Rural Affairs (South West).
Kate Gardner moved up to Band 2 from Band 3 in Employment (South West).
Our Family/Matrimonial team climbed to Band 1 in the South West, up from Band 2.
Rising stars in the Family team include Pippa Allsop, who moved from Associates to Watch to Up and Coming, and Sarah Green, promoted from Up and Coming to Band 3.
In Litigation, Charlotte Bolton advanced from Associate to Watch to Up and Coming, while Jonathan Kitchin moved up from Band 4 to Band 3.
In Planning and Environment (South West), Fergus Charlton rose from Up and Coming to Band 3.
The Real Estate team showed strong progress: Julie Sharpe moved up to Band 4 from Up and Coming, Stephen Newson advanced from Band 4 to Band 3, and the Real Estate Litigation team climbed from Band 3 to Band 2.
Our Restructuring and Insolvency team ranking also move up to Band 3.

New Rankings spotlight:

Vivienne Williams recognised as Band 4 in Contentious Partnership (UK-wide).
Josie Edwards named Up and Coming in Non-Contentious Partnership (UK-wide).
Iain Connor ranked Band 3 in Intellectual Property (London).
Felicity Chapman listed as Up and Coming in Family/Matrimonial (South West).
Jayne Clemens recognised for her expertise in Defamation/Reputation Management (UK-wide) and ranked in Band 5.
Dearbhla Quigley achieved Band 4 in Capital Markets: AIM (UK-wide).
Noel Beale listed as Up and Coming in Competition Law (The Regions).

Michelmores’ Managing Partner, Tim Richards, said:

“Congratulations to all of our colleagues who have been recognised in Chambers UK 2026. These results reflect the hard work, dedication, and high-quality client service that define Michelmores. We are proud to see our teams and individuals advance their rankings and continue to build on the Firm’s strong reputation across the UK and beyond”.

The Firm’s full rankings can be found here.

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