Farleys Solicitors has once again been recognised among the UK’s leading law firms in the latest Chambers and Partners rankings, with five practice areas and seven solicitors highlighted in the Chambers UK 2027 Guide.
The results reflect the strength and consistency of teams across the firm, with Crime and Financial Crime retaining Band 1 status. Farleys’ Family/Matrimonial, Inquests and Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant departments have also secured rankings, demonstrating the breadth of specialist expertise available to individuals and families across the North West and nationally.
All departments received excellent feedback from the research. The crime team was described as
a multidisciplinary team, which provides an edge in these cases. I have direct experience of how they have managed both factual and legal complexity. They do it with ease.
Further feedback described the team as “highly organised and motivated. They work cooperatively and are very supportive of clients and counsel. The team has national reach in high-profile cases and achieves exceptional results. Partners, solicitors and support staff work well together to give a full and complete service. No problem is too big for them to deal with.”
The personal injury team was described as “strong advocates for their clients” who “adopt a client-centric approach which is sensitive and compassionate”. Further feedback characterised the team as “compassionate and empathetic but also detail-minded and results-driven”, adding:
Their expertise is evident across all areas, and their knowledge is consistently demonstrated through clear communication, adherence to deadlines, and a thorough understanding of the facts.
Feedback on our family department included the following comments:
“Farleys Solicitors offers an excellent service to clients in a range of complex matters, and is extremely responsive, working with cases at short notice and in high-pressured situations.”
They are knowledgeable, offer practical advice and are reassuring when matters escalate.
Our inquests team was commended for providing “nothing but exceptional service from start to finish, from everyone at the firm. They are approachable, visible and extremely responsive.”
Further feedback noted:
Farleys has a really impressive team, including senior leaders and fantastic up-and-coming solicitors. I would have every confidence in their ability to handle complex matters.
Individual lawyers recognised
Seven Farleys solicitors feature in the guide, achieving nine individual rankings between them. Paul Schofield is recognised for both Crime and Financial Crime, while Bridgette Hibbert is also listed in both areas. David Caplin is ranked for Financial Crime, Jonathan Bridge for Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant, Kelly Darlington and Alice Wood for Inquests, and Antonia Love for Family/Matrimonial.
Among the individual results, Paul Schofield is recognised as a Senior Statesperson for his longstanding work in Crime and Financial Crime. David Caplin has moved up to Band 1 for Financial Crime, while Bridgette Hibbert, Jonathan Bridge and Kelly Darlington are ranked in Band 2. Antonia Love retains a Band 3 ranking, and Alice Wood is recognised as an Associate to Watch for Inquests.
Paul was described as “a real legend in the market” and “the most senior and most respected financial crime solicitor in the North of England.”
David’s feedback included: “David brings a wealth of experience. He is a class act.” He was also described as “the brightest and most charismatic financial crime solicitor in the North of England.”
Feedback for Bridgette described her as “a real force of nature” and as “dedicated, hard-working and efficient.”
Jonathan’s feedback noted: “His calm and empathetic approach enables clients to feel at ease.” It also highlighted that “he consistently provides a high level of service in a compassionate manner.”
In the Inquests team, Kelly was praised as being “trusted by clients, counsel and coroners in equal measure. She ensures that clients receive a first-rate and personal service, providing round-the-clock assistance throughout a case.” Further feedback highlighted her “stand-out expertise, courage and a genuine commitment to seeking justice for bereaved families.”
Alice was described as “a committed, thorough and talented inquest lawyer who truly cares about her clients.” One client added: “Alice listened to my views and took my evidence seriously. She was kind, person-centred, caring and compassionate throughout.”
Antonia was described as “unflappable, polite, organised and able.” Further feedback noted: “Her calming and reassuring support, together with clear and practical advice, was appreciated during difficult and challenging circumstances.”
Ian Liddle, Managing Partner at Farleys, said:
These rankings are a fantastic reflection of the expertise, commitment and care shown by our teams every day. To see five departments recognised, alongside seven outstanding colleagues, is something of which we can all be very proud. The results are particularly meaningful because they are informed by detailed independent research and feedback from clients and fellow professionals. They reinforce our commitment to providing clear, practical advice and the highest standard of service to every client.
About the Chambers UK Guide
Chambers and Partners produces independent legal rankings for firms and lawyers across more than 200 jurisdictions. Its annual guides are compiled through submissions, market analysis and interviews with clients and legal professionals.
The UK Guide helps businesses and individuals identify leading legal advisers by practice area and location, with rankings organised into bands and Band 1 representing the highest level of recognition.
Farleys’ latest results continue the firm’s long history of recognition in the guide and underline the specialist knowledge, client service and strong reputations of its teams and individuals.
You can view Farleys’ full rankings and comments here.
