Legal 500 rankings 2021 show Brachers as leading law firm

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The 2021 directory shows that all Brachers’ practice areas maintained their rankings besides construction. Of these, five of the firm’s practice areas are ranked Tier 1, including: commercial property, personal injury and clinical negligence, debt recovery, and public sector (a new area incorporating education, health and local government).

Partners Sarah Gaines, Scott Alexander, Allis Beasley, Graham Wallis and John Sheath all maintained their title of ‘leading lawyers’. John Sheath also upheld his position in the hall of fame. Claire Williams was named a leading lawyer for the first time as a Brachers Partner. Partner Alexandra Gordon maintained her title as a ‘next generation partner’, and Harriet Humphrey was again named a ‘rising star’.

Other lawyers recommended in the directory include: Jennifer Alderman, Emma Anderson, Andrew Bate, James Bullock, Bill Butler, Deborah Cain, Jodene Conway, Alex Cosgrove, Catherine Daw, Christopher Eriksson-Lee, Antonio Fletcher, Ash Jilani, Erol Huseyin, Mark Leeson, Lee May, Mei-Ling McNab, James Millis, Michael Oatham, Matthew Simmonds, Justine Sloover, Colin Smith, Robert Thompson, and Sarah Webster.

In all, 31 lawyers from Brachers were mentioned in the directory, which is up six from 25 last year.

Joanna Worby, Managing Partner, said: “We are delighted that during the firm’s 125^th anniversary year, a record number of our lawyers and practice areas have again been recognised for their expertise. Brachers commitment to delivering the highest quality of service and care to our clients is our priority, and this is exemplified by recognition from bodies such as Legal 500, coupled with the positive feedback we receive from our clients and industry partners.”