- 2 Oct 2025
- Firm News
With a record number of practice areas and individual solicitors receiving recognition across the East Midlands and Yorkshire regions, we are thrilled with our latest Legal 500 results.
The prestigious directory is widely regarded as the benchmark for excellence in the legal industry, assessing firms via client and peer feedback on their ability to provide cutting-edge, innovative advice and outstanding client service.
We are proud to have retained recognition in 11 practice areas and to have held onto the exclusive Client Satisfaction award, underscoring the exceptional quality and client-first ethos of our teams.
This year's stand-out achievements include our Family Law team retaining its Top Tier status in the East Midlands, while our Yorkshire-based team, operating as Sills & Betteridge Incorporating Acclaimed Family Law has retained its Tier 2 ranking.
Three of our teams have moved up to Tier 2 - Crime, Personal Tax, Trusts and Probate and Contentious Trusts and Probate - a strong reflection of their growing capabilities and reputation in complex and sensitive matters.
Bell & Buxton Solicitors of Sheffield, with whom we merged in September submitted their entries earlier in the year and have been recognised for Family Law in Tier 2 and Contentious Probate in Tier 4.
Notably, James Conduit, Chrystal Theofanous and Richard Bussell have been recognised as Leading Partners, Karen Bower-Brown, Lisa Kellett, Deborah Linford and Dominic Lee as Next Generation Partners and Ailsa Tennant as a Leading Associate.
Senior Partner Karen Bower-Brown said
“It is incredibly rewarding to see several of our practice areas move up the rankings this year — a clear reflection of their continued growth, expertise and dedication to delivering exceptional service. These results highlight the strength and depth of talent we have across the firm and the positive impact that has on the clients and communities we serve. I would also like to congratulate those lawyers who have been personally recognised— your hard work and dedication demonstrate the firm's commitment to excellent client care and continue to set the standard!"
For the full list of rankings, named individuals and client testimonials, please see here.