What are Chambers Rankings?
Chambers rankings are among the most respected benchmarks in the legal profession, based on independent research and client and peer feedback. Band 1 is the highest tier, but any ranking reflects sustained excellence.
Reeds ranking in 2027
Crime – Southwest – Band 1
Our Southwest crime team have maintained the highest rank available of Band 1 from last year and continue to achieve fantastic results for all clients. The Bristol team takes on legal aid as well as privately funded cases, representing clients in cases concerning violent, sexual and drug-related offences, among others.
Southwest team – Solicitor rankings
Nicola Hutchinson – Band 1
Crime – Thames Valley – Band 1
Our Thames Valley team have maintained their ranking from last year, offering exceptional services across the board. The team in Oxford represents individuals in relation to matters including sexual offences, drug supply and environmental crime, and accepts both legal aid and privately funded instructions.
Thames Valley team – Solicitor rankings
Julian Richards – Band 1
Stuart Matthews – Band 1
Crime – Wales – Band 2
Our Wales crime team has maintained a Band 2 ranking, showing themselves as meeting a strong threshold of quality throughout the year. The team has taken on both legal aid and privately funded work, representing clients in a wide range of matters including drugs cases, robbery, and multi-handed conspiracy.
Crime – Northwest – Band 2
Our Northwest team has been noted for their exceptional work this year and have been awarded a Band 2 ranking. They’ve demonstrated significant experience in the criminal law space bringing a vast knowledge of serious sexual offences, including historic allegations, as well as charges related to violent crimes and murder.
Northwest team – Solicitor rankings
Damian Wall – Band 2
Beth Mantel – Band 2
Mental Health: Patients – UK-wide – Band 2
Our mental health team have also maintained a band 2 ranking, showcasing their dedication to clients going through particularly difficult legal cases. The team has shown extensive ability in representing clients in Mental Health Act matters, as well as handling complex cases, such as for clients detained under IPP sentences.
Court of Protection: Health & Welfare – UK-wide – Band 4
Our health and welfare team has been given Chambers ranking of band 4, showcasing the work our teams have done to get recognised this year. They are highly capable of advising on complex health and welfare proceedings and have acted for clients lacking capacity due to mental illness, acquired brain injuries, neurodiversity and learning disabilities, taking instructions from the Official Solicitor as well as protected parties and their families.
Natasha Perry – Listed
As always, we thank all our clients for the trust they put in our solicitors, our firm, and our services, particularly during some of the most difficult and stressful parts of their lives. As always, we’re dedicated to progressing to even greater services and to keep improving our offering for those that need us.