Harneys secures top tier ranking in Legal 500 UK 2026 guide

Legal 500 praised the firm for its “in-depth capabilities in cross-border restructurings and liquidations, often spanning Middle Eastern, European, and Caribbean jurisdictions.” The summary noted that Harneys is “highly regarded by its domestic and international clients.”

Partners William Peake and John O’Driscoll were named leading partners, and Counsel Matthew Howson was recognised as a leading associate.

The guide also highlighted several of the firm’s lawyers for their specialised knowledge, including Partners Aki Corsoni-Husain, Rachel Graham, Jeremy Child, and Paul Madden, and Counsel Paul Goss.

London Managing Partner Rachel Graham commented: “I am proud of our team for achieving this Tier 1 ranking once again. It is a testament to our collective expertise and the dedication we bring to delivering top notch advice for our clients around the world.”

Led by a senior team of experienced offshore lawyers and located in the heart of the City of London, Harneys opened in London in 2002 and services a wide range of clients in the UK and throughout the EMEA region. The firm’s London lawyers provide appropriate, practical, and commercial advice on contentious and non-contentious transactional, private wealth, insolvency, and regulatory related matters.