Firm News | 1.10.25
Wansbroughs commended in the latest Legal 500 directory
Wansbroughs has reaffirmed its position in the prestigious Legal 500 directory, with four practice areas featured and more than 20 lawyers individually recognised for their skills and contributions.
This is the 11th consecutive year Wansbroughs has ranked in the Legal 500 guide, demonstrating the firm’s consistent performance and exceptional client and peer recognition over the years.
Wansbroughs has also been acknowledged for Client Satisfaction Excellence, an accolade awarded to the top 10% of firms in each jurisdiction for achieving outstanding client satisfaction scores. The Client Satisfaction Excellence award was introduced in 2025, and this is the second time the firm has received this accolade.
The firm’s Private Client team (Wills, Tax, Trusts & Probate) was ranked in Tier 2, Commercial Property in Tier 3, Corporate & Commercial in Tier 3, and Dispute Resolution Tier 3.
In addition to the solid rankings, Tom Britten, Partner in the Private Client team has been recognised as a Next Generation Partner – an honor for junior partners who are gaining huge admiration in their practice area. Next Generation Partners have demonstrated their commitment and taken a leading approach on significant matters and complex cases. They are considered as emerging leaders at the top of the legal profession, with frequent endorsements from other peers and clients.
“We had an excellent experience at Wansbroughs at every stage and every interaction with staff. We attributed this mainly to Tom Britten, partner. Tom is personable, friendly, professional and very knowledgeable. He put us at ease and actively listened to our needs and gave us a wealth of information, advice and guidance, providing options for us to explore and discuss. He also paced the consultation well, so we did not feel rushed, and at every stage he enabled us to ask questions. I was particularly impressed with the swift response in emailing us with matters we discussed and actions needed. Thank you Wansbroughs and a particular thank you to Tom who made the whole process, which was new to us, painless. We would definitely recommend Wansbroughs.”
Private Client – Tier 2
The Private Client team provide a wide range of expert advice and guidance in matters relating to complex wills, trusts, tax and probate matters through to large estate planning.
“Wansbroughs’ private client team is exceptional in its client service and depth of expertise. They offer fantastic value for money and are forward looking as a place to work. They combine a modern approach with all the benefits of a very long and solid history. They are able to take on the entire range of private client work, including advising very high net worth individuals and trusts. Client service is exceptional. I work closely as a consultant with several firms and Wansbroughs is the only one that I consistently recommend. The team is focussing on the depth of service they provide. I believe they have taken on a professional support lawyer and that is symptomatic of the importance they place on investment and having the ability to provide a full range of advice. There is an exceptionally open attitude to knowledge sharing and support for more junior lawyers.”
‘Commercial Property – Tier 3
The Commercial Property team services clients in the healthcare, renewables and development sectors, dealing with a wide variety of real estate matters.
“The firm has experienced professionals, with more knowledge than their address would lead you to expect, but they retain the commerciality and approachability of a local firm. We have used them for years and are very happy with the service.”
Corporate & Commercial – Tier 3
Our team of commercial lawyers and experienced support staff provide advice to businesses on all aspects of company and commercial matters.
“What makes this practice unique is its unwavering commitment to personalised service, where clients aren’t just cases but partners in a shared journey toward success. Potential clients would likely want to know that the team’s strengths lie in its deep legal acumen, creative problem-solving, and a client-first approach that ensures tailored strategies for every situation. Compared to other firms, this practice stands out for its agility and responsiveness, often outpacing larger, more bureaucratic competitors by fostering genuine relationships over transactional interactions.”
Dispute Resolution – Tier 3
Our specialist team of lawyers are well known for their strength and expertise in challenging disputes across a range of industries.
“Personable, practical and always willing to help – the team are a joy to work with and offer a pragmatic and commercial oriented approach to legal advice. They offer value for money for the work they provide and are always upfront about possible charges and expenditure. They have also always provided advice across a range of areas of law and referred where appropriate.”
Extensive research and interviews are carried out by the Legal 500 team to determine the firm’s ranking and individual recognition of lawyers. The researchers consider the team’s technical ability, complexity of matters undertaken, historic track record, client satisfaction scores and wider peer endorsement.
Anna Wensley Stock, Co-Managing Partner, said:
“We are immensely proud to see the firm acknowledged in the latest edition of the Legal 500, and to have so many ‘Recommended Lawyer’ endorsements, cementing our commitment to excellence. We would like to say a special thank you to our clients, referrers and peers who took the time to provide feedback; their input is greatly valued. We are honoured to receive such positive feedback.”
