16th October 2025 | Abby Cowan | Chambers and Partners, Legal Directories, Accreditation

We are proud to announce that Sherrards has once again been recognised in the Chambers and Partners UK Legal Directory 2026. These rankings are a reflection of the dedication of our teams, the quality of our service, and the continued trust of our clients and contacts.

We extend our thanks to everyone who provided feedback and participated in the Chambers and Partners process, helping us achieve another year of excellent results.

Litigation

Our Litigation team has once again maintained its strong Band 2 ranking, reflecting its expertise in fraud, banking and financial litigation, and cross-jurisdictional disputes.

  • Paul Marmor, Head of Litigation, continues to be ranked in Band 1.
  • Karen Dobson, Partner in Dispute Resolution, is ranked as Band 4.

Clients continue to praise the team for offering “a partner-led approach, high responsiveness to client needs and deep understanding of their business and industry.”
Paul is recognised as “highly professional, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with,” while Karen is commended as “knowledgeable and providing straightforward advice.”

Employment

The Employment team continues to perform strongly, maintaining its Band 4 ranking.

  • Mark Fellows, Partner and Head of Employment, remains individually ranked in Band 3 for his extensive experience and pragmatic client approach.

Clients highlight the team’s “pragmatic and human approach,” noting that they are “commercially savvy and not afraid to give opinions.”

Mark himself is described as “a great partner with an eye for a commercial outcome while providing exceptional client care,” and “a fantastic lawyer who gives sound legal advice and has a great sense of commercial practicalities.”

Corporate and Commercial

Our Corporate and Commercial team is once again recognised for its excellence, achieving a Band 3 ranking.

  • Leigh Head, Head of Department, is individually recognised with a Band 2 ranking for his strategic expertise and client-focused advice.

Clients describe Leigh as “very calm and also commercial” and “a brilliant individual, always calm under pressure and always delivering the goods.”

The team is praised as “very professional and prompt, resolving problems by finding solutions rather than ‘scoring points’.

Commercial Property

The Commercial Property team continues to be highly regarded, maintaining a Band 3 ranking.

  • Terry Fendt, Head of Department, continues his personal recognition with a Band 3 ranking for his depth of experience.

Clients appreciate the team’s “personable approach and quick responses,” noting they “adapt to every situation and take a commercial approach.”

Terry himself is described as “tenacious and doing a good job for his clients,” as well as “a very good solicitor who gives very considered advice.”

These results are a testament to the dedication of our teams across all departments and to the continued confidence our clients place in us. At Sherrards, we take pride in combining technical excellence with a personal approach, delivering outstanding service across every matter.

Congratulations to all of our teams for their continued hard work and commitment.

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