With the release of the 2027 Legal 500 rankings, Rothley Law is pleased to be recognised as a leading firm in our core areas and that our team have been commended for their outstanding work.
Contentious Trusts and Probate
Rothley Law has been ranked as a Tier 2 firm in both the North West and South East for its contentious trusts and probate services and is ranked Tier 4 in the West Midlands.
Adam Draper has been once again ranked as a leading Partner, with testimonials referring to him as “Mr. Contentious Probate”, while Andrew Bishop is recognised as a Next Generation Partner and is praised for his “specialist expertise” and is shown to be “well-respected in the profession.”
Together they are known for their “excellent emotional intelligence, coupled with strong legal skills and an innovative approach.”
In the South East, the team is recognised for its approachability and that they “don’t only support people with wealth but have a genuine interest in this area of law and changing it for the better.”
Mandeep Chima is referred to as “tenacious, clever, and an excellent lawyer” and Jonathan Hare as “a supremely bright fellow and one who will go far.”
Many members of the West Midlands team have also been praised for their outstanding services with Laura Abbott named a “standout individual”, Kelly Carr as “brilliant, great with client and a good negotiator”, Matthew Button as “a rising star” and Shannon Alderson as “fantastic with clients.”
Also referenced are Mitra Mann, as “another highly regarded member of the team” , and Justin Sadler, Verity Hudson and Cori McKeown noted as key ports of call within the team.
Personal Tax, Trusts and Probate
For personal tax, trusts and probate services, the firm has been ranked Tier 3 for both Beds, Bucks, Herts and Middx and Tier 4 for Thames Valley, Berks, Oxton and the West Midlands.
Melissa Maple is described as a “standout” lawyer and praised for “a combination of unusually good specialist knowledge and great client skills – excellent at communicating complex issues while remaining human and relatable. Something difficult to achieve in private client work.”
Sarah Cairns is the key name in the Birmingham office, with clients saying her team “clearly have a wealth of experience in this area” and “It was apparent they were proficient in dealing with matters that were not standard or straightforward”.
Charlotte Dunn, Emma Bhuttae and Sophie West are also commended for advising across the whole spectrum of private client work.
Court of Protection
Rothley Law is praised as a “Court of Protection powerhouse.”, with testimonials stating that “they are responsive and go above and beyond to respond to any requests, correspondence, and contact from professionals and the clients they support.”
Rebecca Bristow and Lucy Taylor are both recognised as Next Generation Partners for their court of protection work and are “simply incredible”, with one testimonial stating that Rebecca is “one of the most down-to-earth, pragmatic yet technically skilled Court of Protection lawyers I have ever worked with.”
In Bristol, Heledd Wyn is mentioned for bringing particular expertise to urgent applications and abuse of process claims and in Birmingham, Andriy Buniak has been noted for his support on property and affairs mandates.
Congratulations to all who have been ranked from Rothley Law and thank you to all of our clients and contacts who have given such positive feedback about the services that we provide. Get in touch to find out more about how we can support you here.
