A REGIONAL law firm is celebrating after receiving praise in two top legal directories.

Ellis Jones Solicitors has been featured in the Chambers UK Legal Guide 2024 and the Legal 500 within the space of a few weeks.

It was ranked in the Chambers UK Legal Guide 2024 in two separate practice areas.

Both the family and commercial litigation teams are recognised for their strengths in technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, and commitment.

Five individual lawyers have been recommended with three listed as ones to watch in the future.

Deborah Leask, Sean McNally, and Katie Taft, who are all partners at the firm, have been individually ranked for excellence in the family team.

Partners Lauren Day and William Fox Bregman are also mentioned as notable practitioners.

Chambers and Partners, which publishes the guide, is also tracking William, litigation associate solicitor Conor Maher, employment lawyer and partner Kate Brooks and the wider Litigation department as potential future rankings.  

In the latest Legal 500, a separate independent guide, the Ellis Jones was placed as a ‘top tier’ firm for dispute resolution in commercial litigation and endorsed individuals and departments across seven categories including property litigation for the first time. 

Ellis Jones managing partner Nigel Smith, said: “Like Legal 500, Chambers’ rankings are based on rigorous, in-depth research including detailed interviews and thorough analysis of capabilities, expertise and sector presence.

“It’s a significant achievement to gain any ranking in Chambers just as it is to be listed in Legal 500.

“Our successful showing in both these leading guides is testament to the talent, hard work and commitment of the stellar team of people I am privileged to work with.

“The fantastic results we have achieved this year are a definitive mark of excellence that really sets us apart from other firms.”