‘Strong’ Legal 500 2025 rankings highlight Bevan Brittan’s growth and expertise

The Managing Partner of Bevan Brittan has described the national law firm’s “strong” rankings in the Legal 500 2025 as a clear indication of its continued growth.

The firm has maintained its top-tier rankings in 13 practice areas for the fourth consecutive year, securing widespread recognition for its expertise. It is placed in the highest bracket for Clinical Negligence: Defendant, Construction, Employment, Health, Local Government, Personal Injury: Defendant, and Social Housing in the South West. 

Top rankings have also been achieved in Healthcare and Local Government in London, as well as Clinical Negligence: Defendant in the West Midlands. It achieved a top rating for Health, Local Government, and Social Housing in Yorkshire too.

Bevan Brittan’s other ranked practice areas have increased to 42, while more of its individuals have been recognised than in previous years. The firm now has 26 leading lawyers, with Joanne Easterbrook (Clinical Negligence: Defendant), Julian Hoskins (Employment: Bristol) and Louise Leaver (Social Housing: Finance) listed in the prestigious Hall of Fame. 

Another 13 legal experts are featured as Next Generation Partners, while a further nine have been recognised as Leading Associates.

Duncan Weir, Managing Partner at Bevan Brittan, said: “These strong rankings showcase the exceptional expertise that we have across the business. They are also reflective of the strategic, consistent and sustainable growth that we have achieved over the last decade.

“Our top-tier rankings are clear evidence of our solid reputation in several key markets, while the increase we have achieved in other ranked practice areas demonstrates the growing breadth of our offering. It is pleasing to see a further increase in the number of our colleagues who have been recognised individually this year, as we continue to invest in attracting and retaining the best talent to ensure that our clients receive the highest quality support.”

The release of the Legal 500 2025 rankings has come after Bevan Brittan achieved its eleventh consecutive year of growth in 2023/24. The firm also recognised a record number of colleagues in its latest round of promotions.