October 2, 2025
Following the release of the 2026 Legal 500 rankings, Chambers is proud to announce Tier 1 recognition in three key areas: Fraud, Crime, and South Eastern Circuit Regional Crime (General and Fraud).
Ranking Highlights include:
- A total of 72 rankings in 14 practice areas
- A total of 48 members ranked
- Tier 1 in Fraud, Crime, and South Eastern Circuit Regional (General and Fraud)
- Tier 2 in Business and Regulatory Crime
Chambers were ranked across 14 practice areas including: Fraud (Crime), Business and Regulatory Crime including Global Investigations, Financial Services Regulation, Fraud (Civil),
Crime, POCA and Asset Forfeiture, International Crime and Extradition, Health and Safety, Professional disciplinary and regulatory law, Environmental Law, Tax, and Sport.
Ian McLoughlin KC was recognised in the 2025 Silks section.
Gillian Jones KC and Tom Forster KC – Joint Heads of Chambers said:
“We are proud to share that we have once again been ranked Tier 1 for Crime marking our sixth consecutive year at the top with an impressive 72 rankings across a broad range of practice areas.
Our continued Tier 1 ranking in Fraud for the second year running further underscores our depth of expertise and leadership in this practice area.
We are also delighted to see our Chelmsford Annexe, serving the South Eastern Regional Circuit, recognised for their outstanding achievement in securing a Tier 1 ranking reaffirming our position for the second year.
Congratulations to all our members whose dedication and excellence have earned them well-deserved recognition. These rankings are a testament not only to their outstanding contributions but also to the unwavering commitment of our Clerks Team, led with distinction by our Practice Director, Mark Bennett.”
To read the full list of 2026 rankings please see: [Legal 500 Rankings]