Clarkslegal is delighted to announce that we have once again been recognised by Chambers and Partners UK 2027, celebrating continued success across the firm and a number of enhanced individual rankings.
This year’s results reflect the strength of our teams, the quality of service we provide to clients, and the dedication of our lawyers. We are proud to have achieved rankings in four practice areas, with notable improvements across both department and individual rankings.
Department Rankings
Individual rankings and recognitions
Our lawyers continue to be recognised for their expertise and client service:
- Monica Atwal – Eminent Practitioner
- Antony Morris – Band 1
- Helen Beech – Band 1
- Ashan Arif – Band 1
- Chris Tayton – Band 2
- Simon Ralphs – Band 2
- Emma Butcher – Band 4
- Katie Glendinning – Band 4
- Pierre Dutton – Up and Coming
- Louise Keenan – Associate to Watch
Congratulations to Ashan Arif on his promotion to Band 1, and to Pierre Dutton and Louise Keenan on their new individual rankings. These achievements reflect our lawyers’ exceptional commitment and expertise, as well as the excellent feedback we’ve received from clients and peers.
Recognition built on client feedback
Chambers and Partners is one of the legal profession’s most respected independent research organisations, ranking leading law firms and lawyers based on extensive client and market feedback. The rankings are widely regarded as a benchmark for excellence across the legal sector.
These results are a testament to the trust our clients place in us and the hard work of our people. We are grateful to everyone who contributed feedback during the research process and congratulate all those recognised in this year’s guide.
Please see below for extracts from the Chambers and Partners UK 2027 editorial and client feedback.
Chambers and Partners is an independent professional legal research company operating across 200 jurisdictions delivering detailed rankings and insight into the world’s leading lawyers.
Employment
What the Team is Known For
Clarkslegal advises on the full range of issues affecting employers and employees, with notable strength in restructures, TUPE transfers and senior executive matters. It also handles large-scale litigation, tribunals and problems with regard to industrial relations. The team acts for a range of clients from small businesses to large employers in the automotive, technology, pharmaceutical and gambling sectors.
“They offer pragmatic and solution-focused advice across complex issues. I have confidence and trust that they understand the nuances and make sound and well-balanced suggestions.”
“Clarkslegal’s strength is their balance between pure legal interpretation and commercial reality. Their advice has really helped us navigate some tricky situations.”
“Clarkslegal are very responsive, provide clear and practical, no-nonsense advice and have a strong knowledge of employment law and the political and commercial landscape.”
“The depth of their experience and their ability to help you navigate very tricky territory with assurance stand out.”
“Clarkslegal provide robust technical knowledge, experience and speed in response.”
Monica Atwal
Monica Atwal is the managing partner of Clarkslegal. She has considerable employment expertise, including in GDPR and gender pay gap matters. She is experienced in advising clients on sexual harassment allegations and TUPE issues, and is particularly adept at assisting clients with immigration matters.
“Monica stands out for her calm, pragmatic approach and ability to provide clear direction in complex or sensitive situations.”
“Monica is truly brilliant and clearly distinguished from her peers. She takes a genuine interest in our business and consistently demonstrates real care and commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for us.”
“Monica is a very experienced lawyer and has given some very sage advice on delicate matters.”
“Monica is an outstanding practitioner.”
“Monica is phenomenal. She is utterly responsive, always available and provides pragmatic, clear advice.”
Katie Glendinning
Katie Glendinning acts for a range of clients and is especially recognised for her work advising independent schools on their employment issues. She works on both contentious and non-contentious matters, including whistle-blowing, disability discrimination, TUPE and data protection.
“I am very pleased to work with Katie. She advises us clearly and understands our business and situational needs. She is always highly responsive and a pleasure to work with.”
“It was evident that Katie brought significant expertise and experience in handling matters. Her advice was clear, and her representations were nuanced and perfectly pitched.”
“Katie is always on hand to assist when needed. She has a very practical approach and her knowledge is exceptional.”
“I was especially impressed by Katie’s quick turnaround and clear, direct communication.”
“Katie is extremely knowledgeable in her capacity and understands our culture and business at a deep level. She always clearly communicates our levels of risk and advises in a high capacity.”
Louise Keenan
Associate Louise Keenan assists both companies and employees in relation to a range of employment matters such as disciplinary issues, TUPE processes and restructurings. Keenan also has experience assisting clients on disciplinary matters, as well as offering IR35 advice.
“Louise is a fantastic lawyer – astute, commercial and lovely to deal with. She keeps costs proportionate.”
You can view Clarkslegal’s rankings on the Chambers and Partners website.
