Clarkslegal is delighted to announce another year of strong results in the prestigious Legal 500 UK Solicitors 2027 Guide, with the firm retaining its rankings across all practice areas and notable individual recognition for team members.
The latest results highlight Clarkslegal’s continued commitment to delivering outstanding legal advice and client service across its core practice areas.
Individual recognition
Clarkslegal is proud to have a number of its lawyers recognised in the Legal 500 UK 2027 Guide. We are particularly pleased to congratulate Emma Butcher, who has been promoted from ‘Next Generation Partner’ to ‘Leading Partner’, and Jack Hobbs, who has achieved a new ‘Leading Associate’ ranking.
We are also delighted to see Antony Morris and Michael Sippitt retain their ‘Hall of Fame’ rankings, while Chris Tayton, Monica Atwal and Simon Ralphs have all retained their ‘Leading Partner’ rankings. In addition, Ruth Karimatsenga has retained her ‘Leading Associate’ ranking.
These individual achievements demonstrate the depth of talent across the firm and the outstanding contributions our lawyers made in supporting clients throughout the year.
Practice area rankings
We are pleased that all of Clarkslegal’s practice area rankings have been maintained in the 2027 Guide, including Commercial Litigation, Commercial Property, Corporate & Commercial, Employment, and Immigration, reinforcing the strength and consistency of the firm’s legal services across its key sectors and specialisms.
The continued recognition reflects the hard work, dedication, and expertise of our teams, as well as the trust placed in us by our clients.
Thank you to our clients
We would like to thank our clients, referrers, and contacts for their ongoing support and valuable feedback during the Legal 500 research process. Their testimonials and insights play an important role in helping independent researchers assess the quality of legal services delivered by firms across the UK.
The Legal 500 is an independent guide that reviews and recognises the strengths of law firms and their lawyers based on extensive research and feedback from clients and peers.
Employment
Clarkslegal LLP‘s team in Reading assists with a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters. Its client base features senior executives, and large national and international companies. Experienced representing clients in High Court and tribunal litigation, the group is well-positioned to handle disputes, as well as cross-border advisory work and major projects such as restructurings and TUPE transfers. At the helm is Monica Atwal, who has notable expertise in discrimination cases. Katie Glendinning is a key team member, with education sector expertise. Helen Beech and Michael Sippitt are also key contacts.
“A very ‘personal’ service. The whole team knows our organisation very well and can respond quickly and effectively to any of our queries and issues.”
“We find their advice to be practical, commercial, and tailored to our business. They have taken the time to understand our business culture and appetite for risk, and I always feel that their advice is appropriate for us.”
“Katie Glendinning is always calm, personable, and adaptable. I always feel that she understands the challenges of running a growing business and tailors her advice to us. We are increasingly working with Shauna Jones, who gives practical, balanced support.”
“The team provides practical, solution-focused advice delivered in a clear and straightforward manner and has supported us through some very challenging situations. They are approachable and take the time to ensure a thorough understanding of each situation. Their responsiveness is particularly valuable, enabling issues to be addressed efficiently and with confidence.”
“I worked with Lucy White, and she was brilliant! It was clear she knew employment law inside and out. She was also thorough about going over everything I sent her and spent even extra time working on my case. She clearly showed that she supported me while remaining very professional.”
Immigration
Counting corporates, financial institutions, and technology businesses on its client roster, Clarkslegal LLP is informed on sponsor license applications. In Reading, managing partner Monica Atwal’s key strengths lie in the global transfer of staff and their families, as well as projects involving sponsored employees. Ruth Karimatsenga is well regarded in the engineering, finance, and healthcare sectors, and is knowledgeable of global workforce mobility.
“Genuine desire to help.”
“In my experience, the team’s strength was client service and care.”
“What really stood out about the team was how approachable and supportive they were throughout the entire process. They clearly have a strong depth of expertise in sponsorship licenses and Certificates of Sponsorship, but what made the difference was how simply and clearly they explained everything. At no point did it feel overwhelming or overly technical. They were consistently responsive, organised, and easy to work with, which made what can be quite a stressful and time-sensitive process feel very manageable. Overall, it was a very smooth experience.”
“The individuals we work with are knowledgeable, approachable, and genuinely invested in achieving the best outcome for their clients. They combine strong technical expertise with commercial awareness and communicate advice in a way that is clear and actionable. What we value most is their responsiveness, professionalism, and willingness to take the time to understand our business and objectives.”
“I have a great working relationship with both Ruth Karimatsenga and Monica Mastropasqua. They are both extremely knowledgeable and provide me with up-to-date advice when needed.”
We are proud of this year’s achievements and congratulate all those recognised in the Legal 500 UK 2027 Guide.
To view Clarkslegal’s full Legal 500 2027 rankings, click here.
