Author: Sophie Goodall

Four of our partners have been recognised by Spear’s as leading tax and trust advisers in the 2026 Spear’s Tax & Trust Indices 2026, released today.

Chris Moorcroft has once again been recognised as Top Flight in the Tax Lawyers Index for advising on wealth planning and preservation, whilst Zoë Camp has been named for the first time by Spear’s in the same index as Recommended with reference to her work on wealth and succession planning. In addition, Sofie Hoffman and Charles Lloyd continue to be recognised in the Contentious Trust Lawyers Index, with Sofie Hoffman Top Recommended for advising international clients on tax disputes and Charles Lloyd Top Recommended for advising family business held in complex structures.

The indices showcase the leading legal and accounting advisers trusted by high net worth individuals, families and family offices to provide expert guidance on complex tax, trust, estate and succession planning matters. The indices are curated by gathering data from and about the advisers through client feedback, nominations and interviews with the advisers themselves, as well as data gathered by the Spear’s Research Unit.

This recognition is a testament to the strength of our private wealth offering, through which we provide innovative and comprehensive advice to UHNW and HNW individuals and their families across all of their business and personal needs. Our wide range of expertise allows us to assist our clients in solving complex problems and pursuing strategic opportunities by delivering pragmatic and commercially-focused advice.

Read the full index here.

Chambers has today released its UK guide for 2027, in which we have received an increased total number of rankings for our people and our teams across numerous practice areas.

This year, we have received 36 individual rankings and 16 departmental rankings, several of which are new or improved when compared to last year’s guide.

We have achieved a band 1 ranking in five departmental categories, with 17 individuals and five departments earning new or elevated rankings this year.

These results reflect the firm’s continued growth and its increasingly wide range of expertise across diverse practice areas. This allows us to provide holistic, well-rounded advice to our clients on all aspects of their business and personal requirements.

The Chambers UK guide is known for its comprehensive and independent analysis of the legal sector, drawing on extensive research conducted through interviews and surveys with in-house and legal industry experts.

View the full rankings here.

We have been featured as one of the 2026 eprivateclient Top Family Law Firms, preserving our status as a tier 1 firm.

These rankings provide an in-depth look at the leading firms delivering family law advice across the UK.

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

This accolade reflects the strength of our family practice and its reputation for navigating the most complex and sensitive family law matters for a range of UHNW and HNW clients.

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

We have been shortlisted for UK Law Firm of the Year (Mid-Sized Firm) and Best Business Support Team at this year’s British Legal Awards.

Now in their 17^th year, the British Legal Awards celebrate outstanding achievements across the legal industry, recognising firms for their involvement in, among other things, landmark deals, innovative strategies, impactful advocacy, and exceptional client service.

The UK Law Firm of the Year category celebrates law firms who are leaders in their chosen fields, demonstrating significant progress over the past 12 months. For Harbottle & Lewis, our most recent financial year marked an important milestone in our long-term growth story. We continue to make significant progress with our disciplined, client-led strategy, embedding innovation in everything we do, investing strategically in our people and maintaining unwavering commitment to client service.

The Best Business Support Team category recognises business services teams that have made a tangible impact on their firms’ performance, from improving operational efficiency to contributing directly to delivering excellent client service. Our business services function plays a central role in helping to shape the firm’s strategy and and drive its success. Using our Client Sight framework, we ensure that every aspect of our business, from recruitment and people strategy to innovation, business development and marketing, is designed with client experience in mind. This integrated approach pushes us outside the more restrictive lines of a traditional law firm, setting us apart and enabling us to deliver enduring value to our clients.

The awards ceremony will take place on Wednesday 25 November, at City Central at the HAC in London.

See the full shortlist here.

Legal 500 has published its 2027 UK Guide, in which we have received rankings across multiple practice areas, with 28 firmwide and 47 individual rankings.

We have been ranked as Tier 1 in five categories and as Tier 2 in six categories. Eight individuals have been awarded Hall of Fame status, which Legal 500 describes as those “at the very top of the profession”. We also have 15 Leading Partners, 9 Next Generation Partners and 11 Leading Associates.

These outcomes showcase the extensive scope of our expertise across numerous practice areas, allowing us to deliver outstanding support to our clients in both their business and personal matters.

The Legal 500 Guide identifies leading law firms and lawyers in the UK for their exceptional client service and proficiency in diverse areas. Its rankings are based on independent analysis and feedback gathered from clients, lawyers and law firms.

View the full rankings here.