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The London office of national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP achieved impressive rankings once again in the 2027 edition of the Chambers and Partners UK Guide.

The office is ranked in Band 3 in the Social Housing practice area in this year’s guide, which identifies and ranks the best legal talent in the UK, and in Band 5 in Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth.

Meanwhile Kate Silverman is ranked in Band 3 in the individual rankings, with Emily Hope being named in the ‘Associate to Watch’ category. Both lawyers work in the Social Housing team. Planning Partner Marianne Barker is a new listing with a Band 6 ranking.

Nationally, the firm is ranked in 32 practice areas across its seven regional offices, with five practice areas achieving a Band 1 ranking in the prestigious guide, namely Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above; Family/Matrimonial; Professional Negligence: Mainly Claimant; and Real Estate Litigation.

The recently released 2027 edition also listed 76 individual recommendations for Clarke Willmott people, an increase of three on 2026, with six new rankings and seven improved rankings.

Clarke Willmott CEO, Peter Swinburn, who was named ‘Eminent Practitioner’ in the guide, said: “We are delighted with this year’s Chambers and Partners results, in particular with the strengthened individual rankings, growth in total ranked lawyers and several notable promotions across the firm. 

“We are proud to rank in 32 specialist practice areas with 76 of our people receiving recommendations. This third-party endorsement highlights our continued commitment to delivering results to our clients, developing our talent and maintaining the high standards of legal service we deliver.”

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Peter Swinburn

Chief Executive

Southampton and London
Peter is Clarke Willmott’s CEO and is responsible for the day to day management of the firm, chairs its executive board and define and implement the firm’s strategy.
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