The Legal 500 2025

We are delighted to announce that Butcher & Barlow has been recognised in the prestigious Legal 500 rankings for the 8th consecutive year.  This achievement is a testament to the dedication, expertise, and collaborative approach of our Teams across the North West.

The Firm has been recognised as a Top Tier Firm for both Agriculture & Estates and Commercial Property. The Firm also maintained their rankings across 8 other practice areas, namely Company and Commercial, Property Dispute Resolution, Commercial Dispute Resolution, Tax, Trusts and Estates, Family Law, Contentious Trusts & Probate, Medical Negligence and Personal Injury.

We are also proud of our 6 Lawyers receiving personal accolades:

Mike Bracegirdle: Hall of Fame

Rebecca Jepson: Leading Partner

Zoë Paton Crockett: Leading Partner

Tim Bailey: Leading Partner

Rachel Martin: Next Generation Partner

Seema McWilliam: Next Generation Partner

In additional, 19 other Lawyers have been named as Recommended Lawyers in this year’s rankings.

This recognition across multiple practice areas and all the individual accolades reflects our unwavering commitment to providing expert legal advice that is tailored to the unique needs of our clients.

Our sincere thanks go to our dedicated Team, whose professionalism and expertise have been instrumental in our success. It is their hard work, passion, and commitment to excellence that have driven us to these achievements.

We would like to extend our gratitude to our clients for their continued support and trust.

We look forward to continuing to deliver exceptional service and to being there for our clients whenever they need us, ensuring that Butcher & Barlow remains synonymous with integrity, expertise, and client-focused solutions. We remain committed to upholding the highest standards and delivering results that make a difference.