Congratulations to our teams for the 2026 Legal 500 rankings
Our employment, education and immigration teams across London and Reading improved or maintained their rankings in this year's Legal 500.
Our Employment team in London moved up from Tier 4 to Tier 3, with three individuals recognised for their work over the past year.
Our Employment team in Reading maintained their Tier 1 ranking, with two individuals recognised, including CEO Tina Wisener.
Our Bristol office has quickly been highlighted as a Firm to Watch, having opened in November 2024.
Our Education team has maintained its rankings for its work with individuals and schools, with Simon Henthorn continuing to be recognised as a Leading Partner.
Our Immigration team has maintained its rankings in Business, Human Rights, and Personal Immigration, with Anita de Atouguia also moving from Next Generation Partner to Leading partner.
Our Pensions team has also been recognised as a Firm to Watch for its non-contentious work.
Employment
Senior executives: London: Tier 2
Peter De Maria: Leading partner
Peter Daly: Next Generation Partner
"The dedication, hard work, responsiveness of partner Peter De Maria that worked on my case was outstanding."
Employment: London: Tier 3
Alison Garrow: Next Generation Partner
"The team provides clear, tailored advice and is highly responsive, making them a trusted partner for complex employment matters."
Employment: Thames Valley: Tier 1
Tina Wisener: Leading partner
Adam Murdoch: Next Generation Partner
"Their approachability, expert advice and professional support stand out."
Employment: Bristol: Firm to watch
Education
Education: individuals: Tier 1
Simon Henthorn: Leading partner
Education: schools: Tier 2
Simon Henthorn: Leading partner
"The team was incredible throughout our whole legal process. The efficiency of communication and supportiveness in general was outstanding."
Immigration
Immigration: business: Tier 2
Immigration: human rights: Tier 3
Immigration: personal: Tier 3
Anita de Atouguia: Leading partner (up from Next Generation Partner)
Alfreda Joubert: Leading partner
"The individuals in the immigration team are knowledgeable, responsive, and highly dependable."
Pensions
London: Employment: Pensions (non-contentious): Firm to watch
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