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what the legal directories say about us…

 

The Legal 500, the clients' guide to the UK legal profession 

 

Published for over twenty years, the Legal 500 provides the most comprehensive worldwide coverage currently available on legal services providers, in over 100 countries.  Used by commercial and private clients, corporate counsel, CEOs, FDs and professional advisers - as well as by other referrers of work both nationally and internationally - the series is widely regarded as offering the definitive judgement of law firm capabilities.

 

What Legal 500 2008 say about us…

 

"Blake Lapthorn is identified as the regional heavyweight for Eastleigh, Oxford, Portsmouth and Winchester.

 

Blake Lapthorn ranks very highly across the South East region, where it has four offices as well as one in London; it attracts top-tier recommendations in areas ranging from corporate tax, competition, pensions and IP/IT, to claimant personal injury and insolvency.  In London, strengths include rail and TMT, and it is newly ranked in financial services and commercial litigation."

 

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Chambers UK, A Client's Guide to the Legal Profession

 

First published in 1990, Chambers UK has established a reputation for its in-depth research. Based on thousands of interviews with lawyers and clients, the guide ranks solicitors and barristers in over 60 specialist areas of law.  The qualities on which rankings are assessed include technical legal ability, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by the client. The rankings and editorial comment about lawyers are independent and objective. Inclusion in the guide is based solely on the research team's findings. No-one can 'buy their way in'.

 

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