Clarkslegal celebrates continued success in Chambers and Partners UK 2027
- 15 October 2026
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Clarkslegal is delighted to announce that we have once again been recognised by Chambers and Partners UK 2027, celebrating continued success across the firm and a number of enhanced individual rankings.
This year’s results reflect the strength of our teams, the quality of service we provide to clients, and the dedication of our lawyers. We are proud to have achieved rankings in four practice areas, with notable improvements across both department and individual rankings.
Department Rankings
Individual rankings and recognitions
Our lawyers continue to be recognised for their expertise and client service:
- Monica Atwal – Eminent Practitioner
- Antony Morris – Band 1
- Helen Beech – Band 1
- Ashan Arif – Band 1
- Chris Tayton – Band 2
- Simon Ralphs – Band 2
- Emma Butcher – Band 4
- Katie Glendinning – Band 4
- Pierre Dutton – Up and Coming
- Louise Keenan – Associate to Watch
Congratulations to Ashan Arif on his promotion to Band 1, and to Pierre Dutton and Louise Keenan on their new individual rankings. These achievements reflect our lawyers’ exceptional commitment and expertise, as well as the excellent feedback we’ve received from clients and peers.
Recognition built on client feedback
Chambers and Partners is one of the legal profession’s most respected independent research organisations, ranking leading law firms and lawyers based on extensive client and market feedback. The rankings are widely regarded as a benchmark for excellence across the legal sector.
These results are a testament to the trust our clients place in us and the hard work of our people. We are grateful to everyone who contributed feedback during the research process and congratulate all those recognised in this year’s guide.
Please see below for extracts from the Chambers and Partners UK 2027 editorial and client feedback.
Chambers and Partners is an independent professional legal research company operating across 200 jurisdictions delivering detailed rankings and insight into the world’s leading lawyers.
Corporate/M&A
Clarkslegal houses a team of experts in a wide range of corporate mandates. The team regularly acts in mergers and acquisitions, restructurings and share capital matters. The firm’s clients include SMEs, startups and global corporate entities that operate in a broad array of sectors such as property, leisure and technology.
“A strength of the Clarkslegal team is its sector knowledge. They do a great job for us. There is experience across the team and a wide knowledge base.”
“The team at Clarkslegal supported me with the acquisition. They are fabulous communicators who are very, very detailed. They are great to work with.”
Ashan Arif
“Ashan is the type of lawyer you need in the intensity of a sale process.”
“Ashan Arif provides reassurance that the matters he deals with are undertaken professionally and transparently; a pleasure to have on the team.”
Employment
Clarkslegal advises on the full range of issues affecting employers and employees, with notable strength in restructures, TUPE transfers and senior executive matters. It also handles large-scale litigation, tribunals and problems with regard to industrial relations. The team acts for a range of clients from small businesses to large employers in the automotive, technology, pharmaceutical and gambling sectors.
“Clarkslegal are very responsive, provide clear and practical, no-nonsense advice and have a strong knowledge of employment law and the political and commercial landscape.”
“They offer pragmatic and solution-focused advice across complex issues. I have confidence and trust that they understand the nuances and make sound and well-balanced suggestions.”
Monica Atwal
“Monica is phenomenal. She is utterly responsive, always available and provides pragmatic, clear advice.”
“Monica is truly brilliant and clearly distinguished from her peers. She takes a genuine interest in our business and consistently demonstrates real care and commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for us.”
Katie Glendinning
“Katie is extremely knowledgeable in her capacity and understands our culture and business at a deep level. She always clearly communicates our levels of risk and advises in a high capacity.”
“Katie is always on hand to assist when needed. She has a very practical approach and her knowledge is exceptional.”
Louise Keenan
“Louise is a fantastic lawyer – astute, commercial and lovely to deal with. She keeps costs proportionate.”
Litigation
Clarkslegal is regularly involved in high-profile disputes on behalf of clients in a variety of sectors, including the energy and automotive industries. The team’s expertise covers a wide range of commercial and corporate disputes, including contractual terminations, unfair prejudice petitions and breaches of directors’ duties.
“Clarkslegal provides expert advice and guidance, which is commercially driven and strategic.”
“Clarkslegal have always provided excellent advice, ensuring the people involved have the right expertise and experience. Clarkslegal’s service levels are excellent, and they always respond to our queries promptly and comprehensively.”
Antony Morris
“Antony is a really safe pair of hands; someone clients look to for views. Normally they go with his advice because it’s measured and sensible.”
“Antony is strategically brilliant; a first-class litigator who focuses on the outcome that he wants to secure. He prepares a case exceptionally for trial.”
Christopher Tayton
“Christopher has good commercial judgement.”
“At times, Christopher seems to understand our business better than us. I would like to highlight his ability to wrestle the technical aspects of the work.”
Emma Butcher
“Emma is hands-on and detail-oriented, and ensures that people are aligned despite their differences.”
“She is very responsive and knowledgeable, and her advice stands out for its commerciality. Emma is very good at adapting to business needs, is unflappable under pressure and deals with things urgently and sensitively.”
Commercial Real Estate
Clarkslegal advises on major commercial and residential property transactions and development projects. The firm is also equipped to assist with complex investment and portfolio management matters. It regularly handles public sector work, including assisting education and healthcare clients. Its strong client base consists of notable regional and national organisations. The team has further strength in advising clients in the hotel and leisure sector.
“Clarkslegal are responsive, agile and engage with clients in a personal manner.”
“One of the key strengths of Clarkslegal’s real estate team is their responsiveness and pragmatic approach. The continuity of our relationship has been extremely valuable.”
Simon Ralphs
“Simon is very personable and knowledgeable. He also has a good understanding of the challenges and problems we encounter.”
“I cannot speak highly enough about Simon. He is first class.”
Pierre Dutton
“Pierre is very helpful and experienced. Working with him is enjoyable, he’s helpful and offers professional advice. He is very professional and always good in terms of advice.”
“Pierre is reliable and honest. He acts with great integrity and gets his clients great results.”
You can view Clarkslegal’s rankings on the Chambers and Partners website.
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