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Harbottle & Lewis ranks 12th in RollOnFriday’s Best Law Firms to Work At 2026 

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We have been ranked in 12th place in RollOnFriday’s annual law firm satisfaction survey, with a score of 75% that places us firmly in the ‘Very Satisfied’ category. 

Each year, RollOnFriday assesses firms across six areas: pay, work/life balance, career development, management, culture, and the office and amenities. The results are based on feedback received from more than 7,500 people working in private practice.  

The full rankings can be viewed here. 

Working at Harbottle & Lewis offers our people the chance to work with some of the most creative, influential clients on interesting and headline-making matters. We offer challenging work that requires skill, drive and commitment, whilst providing real opportunities for development and a platform from which to build a rewarding career. This recognition is a testament to the supportive, collaborative environment we provide to enable our people to thrive and reach their full potential. 

If you would like to find out more about life at the firm, make your way to our careers page.

Listed in The Times Best Law Firms 2026

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We have been listed in The Times Best Law Firms 2026, with commendation for our family and entertainment & sport practices.

The list features the top 250 law firms in England and Wales and is based on recommendations made by lawyers and clients in 28 different fields of law.

Our profile can be found here.

Featured in eprivateclient’s Top Family Law Firms for 2025

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We have been featured in eprivateclient’s Top Family Law Firms for 2025 as a tier 1 firm.

These rankings take an in-depth look at the top family practices across the UK, based on a survey of over 100 firms.

Firms are ranked based on various factors, including the number of family partners and fee earners, revenue generated and broader market knowledge.

The full rankings are available here via eprivateclient with a subscription.

Recognition in the Chambers UK 2026 Guide

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Chambers and Partners has today published its UK 2026 Guide, which catalogues numerous individual and departmental rankings for our firm across multiple practice areas. This year, we have received 16 departmental rankings and 32 individual rankings, many of which are in the higher bands.  

All of our rankings have either been maintained or improved compared to last year’s results and we have been ranked in band 1 in five categories. We have also been ranked for the first time for Hotels & Leisure, while several individuals have secured new or improved rankings.

These achievements highlight the firm’s ongoing growth and the breadth of our expertise in advising our clients across their evolving legal and commercial needs.

The Chambers UK Guide is based on independent research and client feedback and is widely regarded as a benchmark for excellence in the legal sector, recognising top law firms and practitioners for their expertise and client service.

View the full rankings here.

Featured in eprivateclient’s Top Law Firms for 2025

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We have been featured in eprivateclient’s list of Top Law Firms for 2025 as a Tier 1 firm.

These rankings take a detailed look at the top private client-focused law firms and departments across the UK, based on a survey of over 100 firms.

Firms are ranked based on a number of factors, including number of private client partners and fee earners, the revenue generated and broader market knowledge from eprivateclient.

The full rankings can be accessed here via eprivateclient with a subscription.

Four partners recognised as leading tax and trust advisers by Spear’s

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Four of our partners have been recommended by Spear’s as leading tax and trust advisers to HNW individuals in the Tax & Trust Indices 2025, published today.

Chris Moorcroft has once again been recognised as Top Flight for wealth planning and preservation, whilst Gary Ashford is Top Recommended for contentious tax matters and investigations. In addition, Charles Lloyd and Sofie Hoffman both feature in the contentious trust lawyers index, with Charles Top Recommended for advising family businesses held in complex structures and Sofie Hoffman Top Recommended for advising international clients on tax disputes.

The indices highlight the leading legal and accounting experts who provide essential guidance to HNW individuals navigating complex financial and tax matters and complex trust and estate disputes. The indices are compiled through nominations, client feedback and interviews with the advisers themselves, as well as data gathered by the editorial and research teams.

You can view the full index here.

FIRMWIDE RECOGNITION IN LEGAL 500 UK GUIDE

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Legal 500 has today published its 2026 UK Guide, in which we have received rankings across multiple practice areas, with 29 firmwide and 39 individual rankings.

We have been ranked as Tier 1 in five categories and as Tier 2 in six categories. Seven individuals have been awarded Hall of Fame status, which Legal 500 describes as those “at the pinnacle of the profession”. We also have 15 Leading Partners, eight Next Generation Partners and five Leading Associates.

These results reflect the breadth of our expertise in a wide range of practice areas and sectors, which enables us to provide high quality support to our clients across all of their business and personal needs.

The Legal 500 UK Guide recognises top law firms and lawyers in the UK for their client service and expertise across various practice areas. The guide is based on independent research and client testimonials sourced from law firms, lawyers and their clients.

View the full rankings here.

Yvonne Gallagher featured in Law360’s expert analysis series

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Partner and head of our employment practice, Yvonne Gallagher, has been featured in Law360‘s UK Expert Analysis series, where practice group leaders share their perspectives on the current market landscape and insights from their professional experience.

Yvonne discusses the challenges of dealing with clients’ emotions, the significance of the widening scope for discrimination disputes, and why junior lawyers should focus on learning the basic contractual and statutory principles of employment law.

The full piece can be accessed here or via Law360.

Finalists in four categories at the Spear’s Awards 2025

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Four of our people have been named as finalists in various categories at the Spear’s Awards 2025, which recognise the outstanding contributions of wealth managers, lawyers and advisors to HNW and UHNW individuals and families.

Our finalists are:

  • Spear’s Woman of the Year – Catherine Bedford
  • Private Client Accountant of the Year – Gary Ashford
  • Lawyer of the Year: Tax and Trusts – Chris Moorcroft
  • Future Leader in Private Client Services – May Delaney

Now in their 18th year, the Spear’s Awards highlight leading work across the private wealth sector. Having individuals named as finalists across four categories reflects the broad range of expertise at the firm as we support our clients with their eclectic and ever-evolving business and personal needs.

The awards ceremony will take place on 20 November 2025 at Raffles London at The OWO.

Find out more about the Spear’s Awards 2025 here.

Widespread recognition in Chambers High Net Worth 2025 Guide

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Chambers and Partners has today published its High Net Worth 2025 Guide in which we have received a range of individual and departmental rankings across multiple practice areas. In total, six of our departments and 17 individuals have been recognised with many of those in the higher bands.  

All of our rankings have either been maintained or improved compared to last year’s guide. Our ranking for the Real Estate: High Value Residential category moved up a band, and several individuals have also achieved new or improved rankings.

These results reflect the continued growth of the firm and our eminent reputation for advising HNW and UHNW individuals, families and their businesses across their increasingly complex and evolving business and personal needs.

The Chambers High Net Worth Guide recognises the leading law firms and advisors serving HNW individuals and families. The guide is based on independent research and client feedback and is trusted globally as a benchmark of excellence in the private wealth sector.

View the full rankings here.