We have been once again recognised for the quality of our work in the leading independent legal directories, Chambers and Legal 500.
These strong results, based on a combination of extensive analysis and client feedback, highlight the quality of Rothley Law’s advice and expertise – all backed by the trust that our clients place in us.
Chambers 2026
In this year’s Chambers rankings we have maintained our Band 3 ranking for our Court of Protection department, with Lucy Taylor a Band 3 lawyer and Rebecca Bristow at Band 4.
Chambers High Net Worth 2025
Earlier this year we were also commended in the High Net Worth Guide, across a range of departments and individually ranked lawyers:
Birmingham and surrounds
- Private Wealth Law (Band 3)
- Sarah Cairns (Up and Coming)
- Charlotte Woodward (Associates to watch)
Bristol and surrounds
- Private Wealth Law – Heledd Wyn (Band 2)
Midlands
- Private Wealth Disputes: Laura Abbott (Up and Coming)
Milton Keynes and surrounds
- Private Wealth Law (Band 1)
- Charlotte Dunn (Band 1)
North West
- Private Wealth Disputes (Band1)
- Adam Draper (Band 1)
- Andrew Bishop (Up and Coming)
Reading and surrounds
- Private Wealth Law (Band 3)
- Melissa Maple (Band 2)
Thames Valley
- Private Wealth disputes (Band 2)
- Mandeep Chima (Star Associates)
Legal 500
In Legal 500 we are proud to have been recognised as a Tier 2 firm for Contentious trusts and probate (North West and South East), Court of Protection (London), and Personal tax, trusts and probate (Beds, Bucks, Herts, Middx).
We are ranked Tier 3 for Personal tax, trusts and probate (Thames Valley, Berks, Oxon, M4/M40), and Tier 4 for Contentious trusts and probate (West Midlands).
Legal 500’s commentary on each area includes special mentions for:
North West
Adam Draper, Andre Bishop, Caoimhe Turner and Cori McKeown
South East
Mandeep Chima and Jonathan Hare
London
Lucy Taylor, Rebecca Bristow and Heledd Wyn
West Midlands
Laura Abbott and Mitra Mann
The editorial commentary praises our approach as ‘highly specialist and innovative’, with a range of client testimonials speaking to our expertise, drive and personal service:
‘They have the client’s best interests at heart.’
‘They resolve matters in the most cost effective way possible.’
‘A very niche firms that specialises only in court of protection and private client law. The team has, consequently, real depth of experience in property and financial affairs disputes and in offering professional deputy services.’
‘Rothley Law Court of Protection team provides great support for incapacitated clients. They have a breadth of experience and a drive to provide excellent service.’
‘My experience has been positive, and issues, including complex ones, have been dealt with quickly and efficiently.’
‘Mitra Mann has reliably provided calm, reassuring, professional support and advice, in a challenging adversarial situation. She’s kept me focused on the core issues, despite repeated, deliberate distractions. She understands the emotional investment and stress involved in a family dispute/break-up, and relieves the official burden. She’s extremely personable and easy to work with.’
‘Specialists with great experience and expertise. Considerable litigation success for a relatively new firm. A firm that gets noticed with associated campaign work e.g. Predatory Marriage and Power of Attorney abuse.’
‘A collection of leaders in their field. Adam Draper, Andrew Bishop. Driven for success. They lead an enthusiastic team.’
