Ellis Jones Success in Chambers & Partners 2025
We are proud to announce our outstanding success in the Chambers & Partners UK Guide 2025, with key practice areas and individual solicitors receiving high praise. This marks yet another milestone for the firm, solidifying our reputation as one of the region’s leading law firms.
In the 2025 edition, our Family/Matrimonial and Litigation teams have been ranked among the best in the country. This recognition highlights the firm’s commitment to excellence and its deep expertise in these complex areas of law. The prestigious guide has also commended several of our talented team members for their exceptional work.
We have also been ranked for the first time in the SME-focused Firms category with Partner and Head of Business Services, Neil Cook, being listed as a key contact.
Family/Matrimonial
Deborah Leask and Sean McNally, Joint Heads of Family, have been recognised for their leadership and legal prowess, reinforcing their standing as trusted advisors in the field of Family Law. Partner Katie Taft also earned a ranking for her contributions to the team, while Senior Associate Georgina Emerson was named as an “Associate to Watch,” marking her as a rising star in the legal profession.
"Ellis Jones have a broad spectrum of experienced practitioners, ranging from the most junior to those at the top of their game."
Commercial Litigation
The Commercial Litigation team has been recognised for their extensive experience in various types of disputes, including contractual and fraud claims. The team represents both companies and private individuals and provides guidance on litigation related to banking and financial services. Partner & Head of Dispute Resolution, Lauren Day and Partner & Head of Banking & Finance Litigation, William Fox Bregman, were listed as key contacts for the firm.
"Ellis Jones is one of the only firms I know where you can guarantee their partner quality is excellent. They only seem to hire people who have that client care quality that is so important."
SME-focused Firms
Our Business Services team frequently represents small and medium-sized enterprises, managing directors, and shareholders in important corporate and commercial transactions, as well as employment and HR issues. Neil Cook and the team have been recognised for their expertise in management buyouts, business reorganisations, and commercial property deals, among other areas.
Chambers & Partners UK Guide
Chambers & Partners is renowned for its rigorous research and independent rankings, based on in-depth interviews with clients and industry experts. The guide is considered one of the most influential in the legal sector, offering an objective measure of a firm’s capabilities and expertise.
Nigel Smith, Managing Partner at Ellis Jones, expressed his pride in the team:
“The recognition of our team members is particularly rewarding, as it showcases the skill, dedication, and passion they bring to their work every day.”
The latest rankings reflect our ongoing commitment to providing top-tier legal services, ensuring that clients receive expert guidance and representation in their most important legal matters. This achievement comes on the heels of our strong performance in the 2025 Legal 500 guide, further reinforcing our position as a leader in the legal profession.
Chambers & Partners has been a trusted name in legal rankings for over 30 years, with its thorough and independent research process making it a benchmark for legal professionals and clients alike. Our continued success in this prestigious guide highlights its ongoing dedication to excellence and client service.
You can view our all of our achievements on our Awards & Accreditations page.
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