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31 gunnercooke lawyers recognised in Chambers 2026 UK Guide
gunnercooke is pleased to share that 31 lawyers have been recognised in the 2026 edition of Chambers’ UK Guide, alongside seven practice area recognitions.
The rankings highlight the firm’s continued growth and expertise across 17 practice areas, with particular strengths in Litigation, Family Law, Employment, and Real Estate. Regions recognised include London, the North West, Yorkshire, East Midlands, South West and Thames Valley.
Growth this year includes Family Law Partner Siddique Patel, Dispute Resolution Partner David Breslin, and Employment Partners Katy Wedderburn, Rebecca Ireland, who have all moved up through the Bands. Employment Partner Paul Ryman also achieved a new ranking in the North West.
The firm also saw improved rankings across several areas, including Family Matrimonial (Yorkshire), newly ranked at Band 3; Employment (North West), now Band 3 (up from Band 4); and Employment (Yorkshire), now Band 3 (up from Band 4).
The achievement follows the recent Legal 500 rankings, where 62 lawyers were recognised across 22 practice areas, and the firm now boast over 100 award recognitions.
Client feedback includes:
“They distinguish themselves through their unique expertise and extensive experience in handling complex cases. Their strengths lie in their deep understanding of employment law.”
“What really stands out with gunnercooke is the breadth of expertise we can access quickly. We had a complex matter, and within 24 hours gunnercooke had a specialist lawyer and barrister on the case.”
“I appreciated their specialist knowledge and superior level of understanding and service. They have been very impressive in all my interactions with them.”
“They are able to provide a tailored and client-focused service, showing real attention to cost-effective advice and a proportionate approach to litigation.”
Darryl Cooke, Founder of gunnercooke, commented on the results: “It’s wonderful to see such brilliant testimonials in the latest Chambers guide, particularly following the recent Legal 500 rankings. Our lawyers are continuously receiving positive feedback from their clients for the high-quality work they are undertaking, something further emphasised by our Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 98+ (YTD). We’re also proud to have been recognised for over 100 awards, not only for our legal work, but also for the positive impact we are making in our local communities.”
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