Latest Chambers UK guide recognizes Withers as a leading firm in 16 practice areas

Our consistent delivery of high-quality, strategic advice for UK clients has been recognised in the latest rankings published by Chambers. 

The guide showcases the teams leading the way in innovation and excellence across the legal sector, with Withers recommended in 16 practice areas, including:

Agriculture and rural affairs

'They have an excellent breadth of knowledge across a host of subjects, combined with sufficient resource to deliver the work in a timely fashion, whilst also maintaining personal contact.'

Art and cultural property law

'Withers has market-leading knowledge of the intricacies of the art world. They are able to produce bespoke contracts to fit what are incredibly specialised and unique circumstances.'

Charities

'I consider Withers to be an extended team member. They consistently demonstrate an innate understanding of how charities operate and what is required internally to approve next steps.'

Charities: legacy disputes

'Withers provides clear, practical guidance on charity law, making complex issues accessible for clients. The team is highly responsive and takes a proactive approach to building strong relationships.'

Court of Protection: property and affairs 

'The team at Withers has significant experience in likely every issue that could arise and the ability to handle them at the highest level.'

Defamation/Reputation management

'They are very smart, thoughtful people who give just the best advice. Brand is important, but people are even more so. Withers understand this.'

Employment: employer

'Their advice is always pragmatic, timely and tailored to our specific business needs. What really distinguishes them is their ability to balance legal risk with commercial realities.'

Employment: senior executive

'Withers' advice is comprehensive, prompt and nuanced. Proper consideration is given to organisational structure, sector and culture alongside legislative principles.'

Family/children law

'It is an excellent, highly polished team, the lawyers are all very wise and intelligent who always put the client's interest first.'

Family/matrimonial finance: ultra-high net worth 

'Withers has unbelievable strength in depth. From trainees to partners, the quality is exceptionally high. The team are brilliantly prepared; they have huge experience - and the international element.'

Fraud: civil 

'Their partners and associates are universally excellent, with great strengths across the board. Withers is able to handle matters of complexity and has a big presence in the market.'

Immigration: business

'The Withers team have been extremely knowledgeable, clear and efficient. They have also moved things forward at impressive speeds.'

International arbitration: investor-state arbitration 

'They are experienced and knowledgeable, and they readily leverage their experience and expertise to provide customised solutions.'

Professional negligence

'Withers delivers first-class knowledge of the law and procedure, alongside good tactical awareness, and sensitive and skilled client communication.'

Public international law 

'They are experienced, knowledgeable and readily leverage their experience and expertise to provide customised solutions to issues arising in my transaction.'

Tax: contentious: fraud 

'Withers provide an extraordinary level of service, being able to handle both tax investigations and criminal prosecutions with real aplomb.'

We thank all of our clients and contacts for their continued support and for taking the time to provide the feedback that shapes these latest rankings.