Fletchers Group celebrates Legal 500 and Chambers rankings amid strategic expansion

Fletchers Group, a UK‑wide law firm specialising in serious injury, clinical negligence and group action litigation, is pleased to highlight its position in the Legal 500 UK 2026 and in Chambers UK 2026 rankings.

In the past year, Fletchers significantly expanded its regional presence by acquiring Shoosmiths’ Serious Injury division. This move added offices in Birmingham, Reading, and Northampton, thereby strengthening the firm’s coverage across the Midlands and the South East.

The North West practice, now including the Serious Injury Law team, has notably reinforced Fletchers’ status in high-value personal injury work, while the Yorkshire clinical negligence presence continues to benefit from the legacy and leadership of Simon Minton and his team.

In the Legal 500 UK 2026 rankings, Fletchers achieved notable recognition across multiple regions and practice areas. Key highlights include:

In the Legal 500 UK 2026, Fletchers secured top-tier recognition across several regions and practice areas. The Clinical Negligence team in the North West was awarded a Tier 2 ranking, praised for its expertise in handling complex birth, brain, and spinal injury cases. Trevor Ward, Head of the Birth Injury Unit, was once again named in the ‘Hall of Fame’, with Partner Margaret Ryan recognised as a Next Generation Partner. Clients described team members including Leanne Devine, Kate Lozynska, Michael Gray.

The firm’s Personal Injury division, operating under the Serious Injury Law brand, retained its Tier 1 ranking in the North West, with Ben Priestley ranked Tier 1, and Adrian Denson, Chief Legal Officer, and Polly Herbert named as Leading Partners. The editorial highlighted the successful integration of Serious Injury Law and the firm’s growing presence in high-value personal injury litigation. Other notable mentions included Caroline Morris, Julia Eyton, and Ben Priestley.

In Yorkshire and the Humber, the Clinical Negligence team achieved a Tier 1 ranking, with Simon Minton named in the Hall of Fame, Sahida Patel as a Leading Partner. The team was noted for its depth of experience in birth and brain injury claims.

The East Midlands team — built from the acquisition of Shoosmiths’ serious injury offering — was recognised as Tier 1 for both Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence. Andrea Rusbridge was listed as a Leading Partner, with Sharine Burgess highlighted as a Next Generation Partner. The team was praised for blending legal expertise with exceptional empathy and client service.

In the West Midlands, Fletchers achieved a Tier 1 ranking for Clinical Negligence. Phil Barnes and Kashmir Uppal were both named Leading Partners, with Natasha Read as a Next Generation Partner. Richard Bannister, Dan O’Keefe, and Sharon Banga were also recognised as Leading Associates. In Personal Injury, the region was ranked Tier 3, with editorial commentary noting the growing strength of the team and highlighting Chris McKinney’s work.

In the South East, the Clinical Negligence team maintained its Tier 1 ranking. Denise Stephens was named in the Hall of Fame and Susan Prior was recognised as a Leading Partner. Meanwhile, in London, the Court of Protection team received a Tier 4 ranking, with Kate Edwards identified as a Next Generation Partner.

The success continued in the Chambers UK 2026 guide, where Fletchers again achieved leading rankings across core areas of practice.

The firm retained Band 1 status for Personal Injury in the Midlands and North West, as well as Band 1 for Clinical Negligence in the Midlands, Thames Valley and North West.

In Yorkshire, the firm was ranked Band 2 for Clinical Negligence and ranked Band 2 for Personal Injury in Thames Valley. Its Product Liability practice continues to hold a Band 2 national ranking.

Individually, over 25 Fletchers lawyers were ranked, reinforcing the depth of talent across the Group. Key highlights include:

• Star Individual: Trevor Ward
• Senior Statesperson: Simon Minton
• Eminent Practitioner: Caroline Morris
• Band 1: Chris McKinney, Phil Barnes, Kashmir Uppal, Denise Stephens, Julia Eyton, Sahida Patel
• Band 2: Lisa Lunt (Product Liability – UK-wide), Hannah Clarke, Siobhan Thacker, Sharine Burgess, Susan Prior
• Band 3: Andrea Rusbridge, Nicholas Tubb, Richard Bannister, Michael Gray, Louise Riley and Ben Priestley
• Spotlight Table (DEI): Lisa Lunt

Including rising talent were also listed such as Kate Lozynska, Natasha Read and Sarah Harper.

Adrian Denson, Chief Legal Officer, said: “We are incredibly proud of our rankings in both Legal 500 and Chambers UK 2026. These results are a testament to the calibre of our lawyers and our relentless focus on client care.

“Our recent expansion, combined with a clear strategy for continued growth, means we are well positioned to lead the way in serious injury and clinical negligence across the UK.”