20th October 2022 ❘

Burnetts ranked among the best law firms and lawyers in the UK

We’ve achieved seven ranked departments and 14 ranked lawyers in the Chambers UK Legal Guide 2023, which ranks the best lawyers and law firms in the UK.

Chambers and Partners has been one of the leading sources of independent legal market intelligence for over 30 years. It has over 70 researchers ranking the best law firms and solicitors working in the UK legal market and covers 78 specialist areas of UK law.

In its 2023 Guide seven of our departments – Family, Banking, Medical Negligence, Personal Injury, Agribusiness, Corporate and Commercial Property – achieved rankings in the top two categories.

Our Family team was recognised for a level of experience that is “second to none” with Simon Mortimer named a Notable Practitioner and Emma Armstrong named as an Associate to Watch.

Our Banking team was described as being “proactive, responsive and will go the extra mile to move a deal to completion” and Sarah Willshire and Nicola Nutley were both ranked as Notable Practitioners.

Our Medical Negligence team was noted for its exceptional care for clients, with Michelle Armstrong
named as Associate to Watch and Lynne Hall named as a Star Associate.

Our Personal Injury Team was recognised for its “professional and comprehensive service” and described as “one of the most responsive firms I’ve worked with”. Spencer Knaggs and Paul Brown were both named as Notable Practitioners.

In Agribusiness, our team was described as being “very dynamic, smart, very innovative and experienced”. Richard Miller and Joanne McKenzie were both named as Notable Practitioners and Diane Barnes was named as an Associate to Watch.

Our Corporate team was said to be “very strong in the corporate field and able to handle a variety of matters”; Michael Walby and Vaughan Jones were both named as Notable Practitioners.

Our Commercial Property team was described as having a “good depth and breadth of expertise” and praised for its “good communication and efficient, prompt service.” Helen Hayward was named as a Notable Practitioner.

Managing Partner Nick Gutteridge said:

“This is all down to our people. Their care for our clients is genuine and it’s this that sets Burnetts apart, along with their consistent willingness to go that extra mile. To have this recognised so clearly and be ranked among the best law firms in the UK in the 2023 Chambers Guide is wonderful, but actually we’re proud – every day – of our people and our service.”

To read our full rankings click here. To find out more about the Chambers UK Legal Guide 2023 please click here.