Bellevue Law is delighted to announce its rankings in the Chambers & Partners 2027 guide, with recognition awarded to both the firm and a number of individual lawyers across employment, dispute resolution, banking litigation and diversity, equity and inclusion.
The firm achieved a significant advancement in the London Employment: Senior Executive category, moving up to Band 2, having previously been ranked in Band 3. Bellevue Law also maintained its Band 4 ranking for Dispute Resolution Specialist Firms (UK-wide) for the second consecutive year.
The firm’s rankings are underpinned by exceptional client feedback, with commentators praising Bellevue Law for combining:
“exceptional employment law expertise with sound commercial judgement and genuine empathy”
and noting that:
“The real strength is how supported and understood they make their clients feel. They combine expertise with empathy, communicate clearly at every stage, and handle sensitive matters with care and professionalism.”
Employment: Senior Executive
A number of Bellevue Law lawyers were recognised in the Employment: Senior Executive rankings.
Florence Brocklesby maintained her Band 2 ranking, with clients commenting:
“Florence demonstrated an impressive ability to navigate complex employment matters, quickly identifying the key issues, explaining difficult concepts clearly and developing thoughtful strategies at every stage.”
Alexandra Worden moved up to Band 3 from Band 4. One client noted:
“Alexandra was extremely knowledgeable, approachable and commercially astute, dealing with my matter with empathy and professionalism to an extremely high standard.”
Catherine Richmond maintained her Band 3 ranking, with feedback highlighting that:
“Catherine is highly analytical, meticulous in preparation, and extremely thorough so no issue is overlooked and no stone is left unturned. Her attention to detail is phenomenal, particularly in complex, high-value disputes.”
Leigh Edgar also maintained her Band 3 ranking. Clients said:
“Leigh has been an amazing partner and feels like an extension of our team. She adapts to our needs and timescales, and is incredibly flexible as things change rapidly with us.”
Susie Al-Qassab retained her Band 4 ranking, with one client commenting:
“Susie is simply superb. She has incredible knowledge, high emotional intelligence and went above and beyond to look after me. I would highly highly recommend her.”
Additional Individual Recognition
Outside of the Employment rankings, several Bellevue Law lawyers were recognised for their specialist expertise and impact.
Georgina Calvert-Lee achieved a Band 1 ranking in the DEI Champions category, with feedback highlighting that:
“Georgina is an attentive and kind lawyer whose intellect enables her to articulate perspectives and approaches in a way to inform the best decision. She is reliable and extremely communicative.”
In Banking Litigation, Lianne Craig was ranked Band 3, with clients describing her as:
“An outstanding lawyer combining sharp strategic thinking with genuine emotional intelligence and empathy, which makes her exceptional at managing sensitive, high-stakes situations. She reads people and situations very well, which translates directly into how she handles client relationships and negotiations.”
In the Employment: Employer category, Ellie Gilbert was recognised as an Associate to Watch. One client commented:
“Where we have potential restructuring issues or difficult dismissals, Ellie is indispensable. She helps demystify the process and gives commercially aware, practical advice.”
A reflection of our people and clients
These rankings reflect the commitment, expertise and dedication of the Bellevue Law team, as well as the trust and support of our clients and professional contacts.
We would like to thank everyone who provided feedback as part of the Chambers research process and congratulate all those recognised in this year’s guide. We are incredibly proud of this achievement and look forward to continuing to support our clients through the opportunities and challenges ahead.
