Longmores continue their long run as a Leading Firm with the release of The Legal 500 UK Solicitors 2025 directory.  Seven of the teams and 16 solicitors have also been recognised in the directory.

Three solicitors have been recommended in the guide for the first time: Bernard Flanagan and Charles Fraser in Private Client and Lena Hale in Company Commercial.

Category rankings have been retained for Richard Horwood and Victoria Sandberg as Leading Partners, John Wagstaffe and Nat Young as Next Generation Partners and Miranda Mulligan as a Leading Associate.

Commenting on the rankings, Joint Senior Partner Richard Gvero said: “We take great pride in these rankings which reflect our absolute commitment to our clients.  Well done Team Longmores.  And sincere thanks must go to the clients and professionals who choose to work with us and who provide such glowing testimonials for which we are most grateful.”

Employment: Tier 2

“Longmores’ employment team take a very personal approach: they really get to know their clients and understand their particular aims and circumstances.”

Richard Gvero: Recommended

Miranda Mulligan: Leading Associate

Private Client: Tier 2

“The overall professionalism and personal service provided by Longmores is what would make me recommend them to anyone.”

Richard Horwood: Leading Partner

Alastair Liddiard: Recommended

Charles Fraser: Recommended

Bernard Flanagan: Recommended

Company Commercial: Tier 3

“Longmores is an outstanding firm both for its significant amount of commercial work undertaken and the individual members.”

Michael Budd: Recommended

Lena Hale: Recommended

Dispute Resolution: Tier 3

“I highly recommend Longmores for their exceptional legal services and standards of client care. The team’s expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to client satisfaction have consistently exceeded expectations. They exhibit a deep understanding of the law and their professionalism and clear communication make them a key business partner.”

John Wiblin: Recommended

John Wagstaffe: Next Generation Partner

Nat Young: Next Generation Partner

Rural Land: Tier 3

“They are one of the strongest agricultural and estates practices in Hertfordshire. They know the county and wider region. They offer excellent and clear advice from an experienced team.”

Rachael Spalton: Recommended

Richard Horwood: Recommended

Family: Tier 3

“They are a really good tight-knit team of excellent solicitors. They have really good client care (the right balance of empathy/support and realistic advice). They are excellent tacticians and have a very good grasp for detail.”

Tracey Dargan: Recommended

Kerrie Hall: Recommended

Jessica Few: Recommended

Commercial Property: Tier 3

“Longmores has an excellent track record advising my clients legally in respect of commercial leases, planning and development (particularly option, promotion and overage) and transactional matters. Other firms are capable, but Longmores never fail to impress with good case management and pragmatic progress through matters which might otherwise drag.”

Rachael Spalton: Recommended

About The Legal 500

The Legal 500 is a leading directory of law firms and solicitors in the UK with rankings which are independently researched using client feedback, the opinions of other professionals, interviews with firms, and information submitted by firms about their specialist areas of practice and work undertaken.

View the directory here: The Legal 500 UK Solicitors 2025 directory