Top ranking for Clarke Willmott’s Manchester office in Chambers and Partners Guide 2023

The Manchester office of national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has once again been recognised in the annual Chambers and Partners Guide.

The office has retained its Band 1 ranking for its intellectual property offering, and Band 3 for social housing.

Partner Roy Crozier retains his Band 1 ranking in the individual rankings, while corporate partner Ed Foulkes and housing management partner, Lindsey Felstead, retain their Band 2 status.

Family law partner Chris Longbottom receives a Band 4 ranking, while employment partner Emma Hamnett and construction solicitor James Driver, both retain their Band 4.

Housing management associate Natalie Pickford retains her ‘associate to watch’ status, while intellectual property partner Andrew Stone retains his ‘up and coming’ ranking.

Hailed ‘associate to watch’ for the first time is divorce and family law associate Emily Finn.

Roy Crozier, head of the Manchester office said: “We are delighted with our rankings which recognise leading firms and legal advisers.

“It was great to see that we continue to be recognised for both our specialist practice areas and for individual lawyers. It is an indication of the quality of our work and the services we provide.

“The recognition reflects the time we invest in developing relationships with our clients, our high level of service and our great people.”

Chambers and Partners ranks law firms and lawyers based on the research of 170 full-time editors and researchers who talk to lawyers and clients by conducting in-depth telephone interviews.

Rankings are assessed on technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment and ‘other qualities most valued by the client.

Clarke Willmott LLP is a national law firm with seven offices across the country in Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Southampton and Taunton.

For more information visit www.clarkewillmott.com.