- Awards and Rankings
- Accreditations
- Partnerships and Memberships
We pride ourselves on the expertise of our people and the high level of service we provide.
Brachers has six practice areas and 13 lawyers individually ranked in Chambers and Partners, one of the world’s most prominent legal directories. In addition, our Private Client team are ranked highly within the prestigious Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2021, and have the only Private Client lawyer ranked in Band 1 in the region.
The firm is also featured in respected legal directory The Legal 500 for 2022, with rankings in 15 areas of law including six top tier rankings and 39 lawyers recommended by the guide.
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UK Probate Research Awards 2022 – shortlisted
Shortlisted in the ‘Best Probate Law Firm – London and the South East‘ category at the UK Probate Research Awards 2022.
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BWAP Awards Best Use of Technology
Brachers were awarded ‘Highly Commended’ for the Best Use of Technology Award at The British Wills and Probate Awards 2021.
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Legal 500 Top Tier Law Firm 2022
Ranked in the top tier of leading legal directories The Legal 500 for 5 of our practice areas
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Law Society Excellence Awards 2021 – shortlisted
Shortlisted for an ‘Excellence in Practice Management’ award recognising the firms technological innovation and a focus on continuous improvement.
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STEP Private Client Awards 2021 – Alexandra Gordon finalist
Alexandra Gordon was a finalist in the category ‘People’s Choice – Trusted Advisor of the Year’ for the STEP Private Client Awards 2021.
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National Paralegal Awards 2021 – Michael Cressey highly commended
Michael Cressey was ‘Highly Commended’ in the category ‘Paralegal of the Year (South)’ at the National Paralegal Awards 2021.
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National Paralegal Awards 2021 – Michael Cressey winner
Michael Cressey is the winner of the ‘Will Writing Paralegal of the Year’ category at the National Paralegal Awards 2021.
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MPF Awards for Management Excellence 2021 – second place
Second place in the ‘Best operational continuity’ category at the Managing Partners’ Forum Awards.
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South East Dealmakers Awards 2021 – shortlisted
Nominated in four categories at Insider Media’s Dealmakers Awards 2021, including ‘Corporate Law Firm of the Year’ and ‘Corporate Lawyer of the Year’.
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UK Probate Research Awards 2021 – winner
Winner in the ‘Best Probate Law Firm – London and the South East’ category, as well as being shortlisted in the ‘Young Wills and Probate Professional Award’ category.
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Wills and Probate Awards 2020 – winner
Winner of the ‘Private Client Team of the Year’ category at the annual awards recognising the successes of those in the wills and probate sector.
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The Legal 500 – Leading Firm 2022
Legal 500 UK is a guide to law firms in the UK. It is published annually and researched and written by an experienced team.
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Family Law Awards 2020 – shortlisted
Shortlisted for ‘Family Law Firm of the Year: South’ in this award scheme recognising the important work of family lawyers.
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Law Society Excellence Awards 2020 – shortlisted
Shortlisted for an ‘Excellence in Marketing and Communications’ award for the firm’s marketing work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Credit Excellence Awards 2020 – winner
Recognised in the ‘Legal and Enforcement Profession’ division for our ethos of fair and ethical treatment of clients’ customers.
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Credit Strategy Awards 2020 – shortlisted
Finalists in two categories: ‘Law Firm of the Year’ and ‘Collections and Recoveries Service Provider of the Year’.
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eprivateclient – Top Family Law Firm 2019
Recognised in the eprivateclient Top Family Law rankings for 2019, which identifies 45 top firms across the country for their family law services.
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KCFA Deal of the Year 2018-19 – winner
Winner of the Kent Corporate Finance Alliance ‘Deal of the Year’ award alongside accounting firm Kreston Reeves for our work with Drink Warehouse.
We strive to provide the very best standards of service to our clients and staff and this is evidenced through our accreditation to quality standards such as ISO 9001 and 14001.
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2buy2 Accredited Supplier
We are one of very few firms appointed to supply employment and HR services to schools in London and the South East.
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Cyber Essentials Certified Plus
This government-backed scheme is designed to guard against the most common internet-based cyber security threats.
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ISO 14001
ISO 14001 is the internationally recognised standard for the environmental management of businesses. It helps businesses to identify, control and monitor the impacts they have on the environment.
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ISO 9001
ISO 9001 is the internationally recognised standard for managing your business in a quality way. It’s based on principles such as focusing on customers, doing things systematically and continuously looking for ways to improve.
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Resolution Member
Resolution, formerly known as the Solicitors Family Law Association, encourages good practice through accreditation and campaigns for improvements to the family law justice system.
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Resolution Mediator Member
Resolution mediators support the principles of the Resolution code of practice and are specially trained to help clients talk face-to-face even in difficult circumstances.
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Resolution Collaborative Family Lawyer
All collaborative lawyers are specially trained by Resolution and are signed up to Resolution’s code of practice.
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The Law Society – Conveyancing Quality Scheme
Accredited by the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS), which provides a recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing practices.
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Association of Personal Injury Lawyers
Accredited by APIL, a not-for-profit campaign organisation dedicated to protecting and enhancing access to justice, improving the services provided for victims of personal injury and campaigning to change the law wherever appropriate.
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Headway Head Injury Solicitor
Listed as an approved head injury solicitor in the Headway directory where we assist people with personal injury litigation and work to the Headway Personal Injury Code of Conduct.
Our expertise and influence in the legal industry is enriched by our partnerships and involvement in organisations such as STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners), ALA (Agricultural Law Association) and Solicitors for the Elderly.
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Almshouse Association
A panel consultant for the Almshouse Association, which provides support, information and guidance to more than 1,600 independent almshouse member charities that provide homes for around 35,000 residents across the United Kingdom.
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Working to become a Dementia Friendly Organisation
Spearheaded by our own Dementia Friends Champion, Mary Rimmer, Brachers is now on the path to become a Dementia Friendly Organisation
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Solicitors for the Elderly
A member of the independent, national organisation of lawyers and chartered legal executives who provide specialist legal advice for older and vulnerable people, their families and carers.
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STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners)
Member of STEP, the global professional association for practitioners who specialise in family inheritance and succession planning.
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Kent Corporate Finance Alliance
Member of the KCFA, an independent alliance of specialist professional firms providing services in the Kent region.
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The Lawyer Network
Member of The Lawyer Network, giving us the ability to find high quality, reputable legal support for UK clients on matters in jurisdictions around the world.
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Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce Patron
Working with the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce to support the Kent economy and facilitate individual and business success.
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Visit Kent Corporate Partner
Working to help support the tourism industry in Kent and share our expertise and knowledge with leading tourism businesses.
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Locate in Kent Corporate Partner
Providing free support for businesses to locate and grow in Kent. Our partnership enables us to work together to offer tailored support to potential investors in the county.
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One Maidstone
Proud supporter of the One Maidstone Business Improvement District, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving the trading environment in Maidstone and enhancing the town centre for residents and visitors.
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Marcalliance
An alliance of independent law firms across the globe, who all share the same cores values and same high standards for service and quality.
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ALA – Agricultural Law Association
Member of the UK’s largest inter-professional organisation devoted to the law and business of the countryside.
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OnlyMums & OnlyDads Family Law Panel
Member of a national network of experts dedicated to supporting families by empowering them to make the best choices in navigating the legal process, working exclusively with Resolution members.
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Headway Corporate Supporter 2020
Headway – the brain injury association provides information, support and services to those affected by brain injuries and campaigns to reduce the incidence of brain injury.
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Collaborative Employment Law
A service offered by a group of employment lawyers who are committed to working together to resolve employment and workplace disputes. Members will have undergone internal workplace mediation training and hold an ACAS Certificate of Internal Workplace Mediation or equivalent.
