A record year for Barcan and Kirby with 9 new rankings in Chambers and Partners UK 2027
We are thrilled to have achieved nine new rankings across our Medical Negligence, Personal Injury, Family, Commercial Services, and Real Estate Litigation teams in the 2027 edition of Chambers and Partners UK, including a Band 1 ranking as an ‘SME-focused Firm’.
We also maintained several fantastic rankings in Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence, Family and Real Estate Litigation.
Outstanding Band 1 ranking for Clinical Negligence
Our Clinical Negligence team maintained its Band 1 ranking (the highest available). It achieved recognition for its proficiency in cerebral palsy, delayed and misdiagnosis claims, maximum severity birth injuries, amputations and fatal injuries.
Individual clinical negligence rankings
- Richard Harries, Senior Partner and joint Head of our Clinical Negligence Department, has once again received a Band 1 ranking.
- Senior Associate, Jay Nathwani, maintained a Band 2 ranking.
- Partner and joint Head of our Clinical Negligence department, Helen Franklin, has a new Band 3 ranking after previously being recognised as ‘Up and Coming’.
- Senior Associate, Charlotte Tracy, also has a new ranking of ‘Star Associate’ after she was formerly recognised as an ‘Associate to Watch’.
One testimonial for the team said:
“The Clinical Negligence team combines outstanding technical expertise with excellent client care. The lawyers are approachable, responsive and highly skilled at managing complex cases. They communicate clearly, prepare cases thoroughly and demonstrate a genuine commitment to achieving the best outcomes for clients.”
New Band 2 ranking for Personal Injury
Our Personal Injury team secured a new Band 2 ranking with praise for its expertise in car and road traffic accidents, cycling accidents, accidents at work, and complex cases involving amputations, spinal injuries and brain damage and psychological and fatal injuries.
Individual personal injury rankings
- Personal Injury Legal Director, Myfanwy Buckeridge, maintained her Band 3 ranking.
- Partner, Samantha Castle, has kept a Band 2 ranking.
- Senior Associate, Emily Williamson, received a new ranking of ‘Associate to Watch’.
A brilliant testimonial for the team said:
“The Barcan and Kirby Personal Injury team delivers high-quality legal advice with a truly client-focused approach.”
Top rankings for SME expertise regionally and UK-wide
Barcan and Kirby’s Commercial Services division retained its UK-wide Band 2 ranking as an SME-focused Firm in recognition of our nationwide expertise in corporate and commercial law, commercial property, employment law and dispute resolution. This is accompanied by Partner and Head of our Corporate and Commercial team, Georgina Bryant, receiving a new Band 2 ranking and Associate, Oliver Kent, being recognised as an ‘Associate to Watch.’
This recognition follows previous accolades for our commercial teams, with a ‘Spotlight’ ranking as an SME-focused Firm in the 2025 guide.
We are also thrilled to be recognised regionally for our expertise in the sector, which is evidenced by a new Band 1 ranking. The 2027 guide notes particular success in areas such as company formation, shareholders’ agreements and exits, as well as business-to-business contracting, terms and conditions, and sales and purchases and highlights sector expertise in childcare, healthcare and financial services.
“There is no fuss, and they are reliable and approachable. All our projects have been concluded on time, with the desired outcome, with no hassle. They definitely have a commercial focus, and we consider them to be the best in our sector in terms of understanding our industry and our business.”
Recognition for Real Estate Litigation
Our Real Estate Litigation team maintained its Band 4 ranking, bolstered further by Partner James Bell’s new Band 3 ranking.
Chambers and Partners UK highlighted the Property Litigation team’s particular expertise in landlord and tenant and boundary disputes relating to residential and commercial properties.
A well-deserved testimonial for the team said:
“Barcan and Kirby look at alternative ways to resolve the dispute without incurring unnecessary expense for their client. They explain the ramifications of the complexities clearly to their clients to enable clear, informed decisions to be made by lay clients. They are very responsive and provide good value.”
Band 3 rankings for Family Law
Our Family team kept its Band 3 ranking. Several lawyers were individually recognised for their family and matrimonial law expertise in child arrangements, including surrogacy and Parental Orders, domestic abuse and public law proceedings.
- Senior Associate, Charmaine Moger, received a new ranking of ‘Associate to Watch’
- Legal Director, Kirsten Hale, received a new Band 3 ranking
- Partner and head of Family Law, Tom Powles, maintained his Band 3 ranking
One testimonial for the team said:
“Barcan and Kirby are client-centred and very organised, and their communication has been great.”
“It’s absolutely fantastic to have received nine new rankings and maintained them in other areas. A huge congratulations to Georgina Bryant, Oliver Kent, James Bell, Kirsten Hale and Charmaine Moger for their well-deserved recognition for the outstanding work they have achieved to secure their individual rankings.I am particularly delighted to see our new Band 1 ranking as an SME-focused Firm for the South West. A huge congratulations to our Commercial Services division.”
– Managing Partner, Anna Wilson
Further information
To view the full rankings, visit the Chambers and Partners UK website.