New Rankings Showcase Strength In Depth Of Full-Service Law Firm

The latest edition of the independent Legal 500 UK Guide for 2026 once again recognises Irwin Mitchell as a top tier law firm with more than 100 practice areas ranked and 149 individual lawyers recommended in the guide.

The Legal 500 rankings have been running for more than 30 years and is based on feedback from thousands of clients, interviews with leading industry figures, law firm submissions and a team of researchers.

The latest rankings see Irwin Mitchell named as a top tier firm in 28 categories across various areas of law across the UK. The firm was also recommended in 63 further practice areas.

A total of 16 lawyers from the firm were included in the Legal 500’s ‘Hall of Fame’, 59 were named ‘Leading Partners’ and 28 recognised as ‘Next Generation Partners’.

The excellent results showcase Irwin Mitchell’s strength in depth as a full-service firm with advice for both individuals and businesses praised by clients responding to researchers for the guide.