Ranking tables

Corporate/M&A: Wales | Europe

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The below Corporate/M&A: Wales rankings table provides market-leading insights on the top ranked lawyers and law firms whose advice and legal services can be purchased in UK. The rankings are the result of extensive research by our internal research team, who conduct interviews with in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers who have worked alongside them. Use our table and ranking system to identify the most suited provider of legal services for you.

Rankings overview for Departments

1

Band 1

  1. Acuity Law
  2. Blake Morgan
  3. Capital Law Limited
2

Band 2

  1. Eversheds Sutherland
    Eversheds Sutherland 16 Years Ranked
  2. Geldards LLP
  3. Hugh James
3

Band 3

  1. Berry Smith LLP
  2. Darwin Gray LLP
  3. HCR Law
  4. Lewis Silkin
S

Senior Statespeople

  1. Duncan MacintoshCapital Law Limited
E

Eminent Practitioners

  1. Stephen R BerryAcuity Law
1

Band 1

  1. Andrew MorrisGeldards LLP
  2. Geraint TilsleyLewis Silkin
  3. Gerallt JonesHugh James
  4. Paul T PughEversheds Sutherland
  5. Tom KelleherCapital Law Limited
2

Band 2

  1. James WilliamsBlake Morgan
  2. Richard JonesBlake Morgan
3

Band 3

  1. Alex ButlerGeldards LLP
  2. Andrew BoundBerry Smith LLP
  3. Angelina Drljaca-ChandlerCapital Law Limited
  4. Greg A WilliamsHugh James
  5. Martyn DaviesHCR Law
  6. Stephen ThompsonDarwin Gray LLP
U

Up and Coming

  1. Tom Saunderson Browne Jacobson LLP1 Years Ranked
  2. Sarah BellThompson Darwin

Associates to watch

  1. Catherine GolledgeCapital Law Limited
  2. Gemma DaviesHugh James
  3. Siobhan WilliamsDarwin Gray LLP

All Departments profiles

1

Band 1

  1. Acuity Law
    Corporate/M&A: Wales
    2025 | Band 1
  2. Blake Morgan
    Corporate/M&A: Wales
    2025 | Band 1
  3. Capital Law Limited
    Corporate/M&A: Wales
    2025 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. Eversheds Sutherland
    2
    Eversheds Sutherland
    Corporate/M&A: Wales
    2025 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked

    Eversheds Sutherland is a nationally prominent firm with a corporate practice that has a reputation for excellence in transactional work and an enviable spread of high-profile clients across the public and private sectors. It demonstrates excellent credentials in energy-related work and is also noted for its expertise in financial services. Its Cardiff office houses UK-wide expertise, while its capabilities in cross-border work are bolstered by its network of international offices across Europe and Asia.

  2. Geldards LLP
    Corporate/M&A: Wales
    2025 | Band 2
  3. Hugh James
    Corporate/M&A: Wales
    2025 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. Berry Smith LLP
    Corporate/M&A: Wales
    2025 | Band 3
  2. Darwin Gray LLP
    Corporate/M&A: Wales
    2025 | Band 3
  3. HCR Law
    Corporate/M&A: Wales
    2025 | Band 3
  4. Lewis Silkin
    Corporate/M&A: Wales
    2025 | Band 3