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Butcher & Barlow celebrates ten years of Legal 500 recognition

12th Oct 2026

Author: Butcher & Barlow

We are pleased to share that Butcher & Barlow has been recognised in The Legal 500 2027, marking our tenth consecutive year in the guide. With rankings across ten practice areas, two Top Tier rankings and individual accolades for six of our Lawyers, this year’s results celebrate the experience and commitment of colleagues across the Firm. A further 13 Lawyers are named in the guide’s commentary, recognising their contribution to their respective Teams.

A particular highlight is the recognition of Justin Kelly as a Leading Partner in Corporate & Commercial. Justin joins colleagues whose individual accolades reflect their expertise and contribution to their respective areas of law.

The Legal 500 is an independent guide to law firms, drawing on research and feedback from clients and professional contacts. For us, recognition in the guide is especially meaningful because it reflects the experiences of the people and businesses we advise.

Top Tier recognition

Our Agriculture & Rural Affairs and Commercial Property Teams have retained their Tier 1 rankings in the North West.

These results recognise two areas in which we have longstanding experience, supporting farmers, landowners, businesses and investors with decisions that can affect both their immediate plans and their future.

We congratulate both Teams on this continued recognition of their expertise and hard work.

Individual achievements

We are particularly pleased to congratulate Justin Kelly on his new recognition as a Leading Partner in Corporate & Commercial. His inclusion is a welcome acknowledgement of his work advising businesses and their owners.

This year’s individual accolades are:

Congratulations to each of them, the additional 13 named Lawyers, and to the colleagues who work alongside them. These achievements reflect the shared effort that goes into supporting our clients every day.

Recognition across the Firm

Alongside our two Top Tier rankings, we have been recognised for Corporate & Commercial, Wills, Trusts & Estates, Commercial Dispute Resolution, Contentious Trusts & Probate, Family, Clinical Negligence, Personal Injury and Property Dispute Resolution.

This breadth of recognition reflects the range of support we provide, from helping you make decisions about your family and future to advising on your business, property or a dispute.

Senior Partner Jonathan Aldersley said:

“Ten consecutive years in The Legal 500 is an achievement we can all be proud of. It reflects the care, knowledge and hard work of colleagues across the Firm and the trust our clients place in us.

I am particularly pleased to see Justin recognised as a Leading Partner this year. Congratulations to him and to everyone whose work has contributed to these results.

Our clients want clear advice from people who understand them. It is encouraging to see that approach recognised, alongside the depth of expertise within our Teams.”

Thank you to our clients and professional contacts who took the time to contribute to this year’s research. Your feedback matters to us, both as recognition of the work we do and as a way to understand how we can continue to improve.

And to every colleague across the Firm: thank you. These results belong to everyone who helps make our clients’ experience a positive one.

 

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