Firm PROFILE
Forbes
UK 2026
Rankings
Leading firm in UK 2026
Ranked Departments
Ranked Departments
Ranked Individuals
Ranked Individuals
Top figures
68
Partners
6
Offices
396
Company Size
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Contributions and articles
2 Articles, Press releases, highlights
Overview
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What makes Forbes different is our personal and supportive approach. We don’t just bring our experience, focused knowledge and expertise, we bring something more; an enthusiasm and a passion for making real difference.
Redefine how you feel about law; that’s what we set out to do every day. It’s our purpose, but it’s more than that. It’s our promise. That’s the difference we offer at Forbes; an exceptional level of service and support that’s not just about the law.
Industry sectors (7)
- Housing and Regeneration
- Education
- Manufacturing and Engineering
- Technology and Digital
- Transport and Distribution
- Local Government
- Construction and Infrastructure
Capabilities (15)
- Commercial Property
- Corporate
- Employment
- Commercial Litigation
- Commercial
- Insurance
- Education
- Regulatory
- Wills, Probate, Tax and Trusts
- Family
- Housing and Regeneration
- Contentious Trusts
- Personal Injury
- Clinical Negligence
- Crime
Key people
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Pauline Wild
Managing Partner
Emma Swan
Partner, Commercial Division Lead
Chris Booth
Partner, Public Sector Division Lead
Adam Bromley
Partner, Consumer Division Lead
Stuart Penswick
Partner, Exec
Work & experience
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We go beyond the law to provide practical guidance that helps you move forward with confidence. We do this with a commitment to being authentic in every relationship, united in how we work together and with our clients, and exceptional in the quality of advice and service we deliver. We take the time to understand your business, your goals, and the people behind it. We’re more than legal specialists; we become an extension of your team, providing support that empowers you to succeed.
Notable work
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Operation Campine - £55m IVTS Laundering
2025Ongoing £55 Salford
High-profile cross-border China case involving alleged laundering of £55m; client identified as operation leader.
Ranked Offices at Forbes
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Ranked Departments at Forbes (7)
Ranked Individuals at Forbes (14)
North West
Craig Liversidge
Crime
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Craig Mackenzie
Crime
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Daniel Bickerstaffe
Employment
View profile Nick Jones
Employment
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Employment
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Adam Bromley
Real Estate
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Shirley Faragher
Social Housing
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Lachlan McLean
Social Housing
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The Regions
Craig Liversidge
Financial Crime
View profile Daniel King
Financial Crime
View profile Michael O'Garra
Financial Crime
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UK-wide
Stephen Barnfield
Health & Safety
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Chris Booth
Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant
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Kella Bowers
Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant
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Top figures
68
Partners
6
Offices
396
Company Size
Content provided by Forbes
Articles, Highlights and Press Releases
2 items provided by Forbes
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