Cripps celebrates continued recognition in 2026 Chambers and Legal 500 rankings

Cripps continues to be recognised in the 2026 editions of Chambers UK and Legal 500, affirming its position as one of the leading law firms across London and the South East. This year’s rankings reflect the firm’s unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and client service across a broad spectrum of legal disciplines.

Legal 500

The Legal 500 guide has ranked Cripps in 31 practice areas, with 13 Tier 1 rankings in the South East and 11 rankings in London, including a new entry for ‘Retail and Consumer’. The firm’s continued strength across corporate, private client, and real estate is reflected in its consistent top-tier performance.

Client feedback highlights Cripps’ professionalism, pragmatism, and client-first approach:

“The entire Cripps team consistently infuses a project with a blend of professionalism and pragmatism.”

“Cripps has a real strength in depth of expertise… They are innovative and flexible, work hard to understand our business and provide pragmatic and realistic advice.”

In total, 20 lawyers have been recognised as Leading Partners, including new entries for Nitej Davda, Julie Hughes and Dino Sikkel. This is complemented by 9 Next Generation Partners, with Richard Housley newly added to the list, and 6 Leading Associates, featuring new recognitions for Rebecca Crosdil, Elliot Fry and Sophie Walsh.

Chambers & Partners

Cripps continues to be recognised for its breadth of expertise in the Chambers UK 2026 guide, with rankings across 16 practice areas in London and the South. Notably, the firm achieved Band 1 rankings in Agriculture & Rural Affairs, Intellectual Property, Planning & Environment, Professional Negligence, and Real Estate Litigation in the South.

Cripps also saw continued recognition for its individual lawyers, with 38 individuals ranked across the Chambers UK and HNW Chambers guides. This includes 29 individuals in the UK guide and 9 in the HNW guide, reflecting the firm’s depth of talent.

Highlights from this year’s individual rankings include Managing Partner James Beatton, recognised as an Eminent Practitioner, Camilla Beamish named a Star Associate, and both Phil Bilney and Tristam Razzell listed as Associates to Watch.

These rankings are a testament to the firm’s commitment to delivering exceptional legal services and building trusted relationships with clients.

We are proud of all our teams and individuals who have been recognised and thank our clients for their continued trust and support.