Thackray Williams has been named one of the country’s top 250 law firms by The Times for the first time, adding to its improved rankings in Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500 and strengthening its growing national reputation.
The Times list recognises leading legal practices across England and Wales, based on recommendations from peers. Thackray Williams was particularly highlighted for its expertise in Private Wealth.
Co-Managing Partner Emma Thompson said: “To be recognised by our peers and by The Times as one of the leading law firms in the country is fantastic acknowledgement of Thackray Williams’ growth journey. It evidences the range and depth of our expertise, as well as our reputation as approachable, pragmatic professional partners.”
“The recognition by The Times reflects the growing complexity of cases that we handle within Private Wealth, particularly for those with more extensive assets, and our commitment to achieving solutions that support the best interests of our clients,” adds Co-Managing Partner Anthony Macey, who heads the Private Wealth sector.
The firm also achieved strong results in the 2027 Chambers UK listings, with four practice areas and six individuals recognised, alongside six categories ranked in the latest Legal 500 guide.
Highlights include Partner and Head of Corporate Nick Gabay retaining his Chambers Band 1 ranking for Corporate/M&A (£5m+), marking more than 20 years of continuous recognition. The Corporate team also moved from ‘Firm to Watch’ to Band 4 in The Legal 500.
The Employment team improved its Legal 500 ranking to Band 2, while Head of Employment Emma Thompson progressed from Chambers Band 3 to Band 2 and Partner Megan O’Hara achieved her first individual ranking.
The Private Client team retained its Legal 500 Band 2 ranking, while the Family team improved to Band 3. The Real Estate and Real Estate Litigation teams also retained their Chambers rankings, with Co-Managing Partner Vikki Herbert receiving her first individual recognition.
Vikki said the achievements reflected the quality of the firm’s work, its client relationships and the calibre of its people, adding that they demonstrated its growing reputation across the South East and beyond.
Separately, the Residential Property team has also been named as one of the top in the country by eprivateclient in its annual rankings.
