Ranking tables
Sanctions | UK
UK-wide
Rankings overview for Departments
- Baker Botts UK LLP 4 Years Ranked
- Clifford Chance LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Corker Binning 3 Years Ranked
- Covington & Burling LLP 3 Years Ranked
- DLA Piper LLP 2 Years Ranked
- Freshfields 3 Years Ranked
- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP 2 Years Ranked
- HFW 1 Years Ranked
- Hogan Lovells 3 Years Ranked
- Kirkland & Ellis International LLP 1 Years Ranked
- Latham & Watkins 3 Years Ranked
- Linklaters 3 Years Ranked
- Norton Rose Fulbright 2 Years Ranked
- Pinsent Masons 3 Years Ranked
- Andrew Hood Fieldfisher3 Years Ranked
- Anna Bradshaw Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP7 Years Ranked
- David Lorello Covington & Burling LLP3 Years Ranked
- Guy Martin Fieldfisher10 Years Ranked
- Michael O'Kane Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP20 Years Ranked
- Roger Matthews Dentons3 Years Ranked
- Sunny Mann Baker McKenzie3 Years Ranked
- Vivien Davies Fieldfisher3 Years Ranked
- Zia Ullah Eversheds Sutherland8 Years Ranked
- Michael CaseyWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (UK), LLP
- Aline Doussin Hogan Lovells5 Years Ranked
- Charles Claypoole Latham & Watkins14 Years Ranked
- Christopher Caulfield Baker Botts UK LLP7 Years Ranked
- Jasper Helder Akin3 Years Ranked
- John Binns BCL Solicitors LLP7 Years Ranked
- Michael Lyons Clifford Chance LLP3 Years Ranked
- Sue Millar Stephenson Harwood LLP20 Years Ranked
- Susannah Cogman Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP14 Years Ranked
- Tom Stocker Pinsent Masons LLP18 Years Ranked
- Tristan Grimmer Baker McKenzie3 Years Ranked
- Alexandra MeliaSteptoe UK LLP
- Alistair Jones Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP1 Years Ranked
- Amanda Raad Ropes & Gray LLP10 Years Ranked
- Andrew Smith Corker Binning16 Years Ranked
- Ben Smith Baker McKenzie1 Years Ranked
- Benjamin Wells Belgravia Law3 Years Ranked
- Charles Enderby-Smith Carter-Ruck4 Years Ranked
- Chiara Klaui Akin3 Years Ranked
- Chloe Barker DLA Piper LLP1 Years Ranked
- Daniel Lund Dentons3 Years Ranked
- Daniel Martin HFW7 Years Ranked
- David Harris Norton Rose Fulbright2 Years Ranked
- Elizabeth Robertson Robertson Pugh Associates LLP18 Years Ranked
- Harriet Territt Addleshaw Goddard LLP1 Years Ranked
- James Lindop Eversheds Sutherland1 Years Ranked
- Jason Hungerford Mayer Brown International LLP2 Years Ranked
- John Bedford Dechert LLP1 Years Ranked
- Katie Palms DLA Piper LLP3 Years Ranked
- Konstantin Bureiko Debevoise & Plimpton LLP3 Years Ranked
- Marcus Thompson Kirkland & Ellis International LLP7 Years Ranked
- Matthew Townsend A&O Shearman26 Years Ranked
- Melanie Ryan Pinsent Masons8 Years Ranked
- Ryan Junck Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP11 Years Ranked
- Stacy Keen Pinsent Masons LLP4 Years Ranked
- Steven Farmer Pillsbury1 Years Ranked
- Syedur Rahman Rahman Ravelli Solicitors8 Years Ranked
- Michelle LindermanVan Bael & Bellis
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Baker McKenzieSanctions2026 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedBaker McKenzie is home to one of the premier sanctions and international trade teams in London. The UK-based group is supported by teams in the firm's global network of offices, which means the firm can support clients on sanctions regimes around the world. Its client base includes FTSE 100 and Fortune 100 corporates, and it continues to support these clients on Russia sanctions.
1 Eversheds SutherlandSanctions2026 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedEversheds Sutherland has a top-tier sanctions and export control group. The UK team is ably supported by the firm's expert teams in its international office network. It stands out for its client list of household-name corporates and large financial services group, as well as for its in-depth knowledge of UK government agencies. In addition to expertise in Russian sanctions, the team can also assist clients seeking advice relating to Iran and Syria.1 FieldfisherSanctions2026 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedFieldfisher has a market-leading sanctions practice. The team works with clients in a range of sectors including energy, finance and aviation on everything from challenges to sanctions, sanctions breaches and compliance. The group is equally at home when advising on UK or EU sanctions regimes.
1 Peters & Peters Solicitors LLPSanctions2026 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedThe sanctions and export controls offering at Peters & Peters is recognised as one of the leaders in its field. It advises both individuals and companies on UK and international sanctions. Corporate clients come to the team for advice on sanction compliance and challenges to sanction regimes, among other areas.
Band 2
2 AkinSanctions2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedAkin has a recognised sanctions practice that sits within its wider international trade group. The team is capable of advising on sanctions matters involving not only the UK and EU, but also the USA and Switzerland. It stands out for its work with clients with interests in the energy sector.
2 BCL Solicitors LLPSanctions2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedBCL Solicitors is best known for advising designated persons facing economic sanctions. The firm also advises companies, working with these clients on compliance and challenges to sanctions.2 Carter-RuckSanctions2026 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedCarter-Ruck specialises in advice to high-profile individuals seeking to challenge targeted sanctions and asset freezing. Clients include prominent businesspeople and politicians.2 DentonsSanctions2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedDentons is a highly regarded sanctions team that operates from its offices in London and Scotland. The team has a broad client base that is drawn from a wide range of sectors including energy, financial services and defence, among others. These clients come to the team for its expertise in areas such as compliance and to contest sanctions.
2 Stephenson Harwood LLPSanctions2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedStephenson Harwood's sanctions practice offers comprehensive expertise in navigating international sanctions regimes, providing clients with guidance to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with global sanctions laws.
Band 3
3 Baker Botts UK LLPSanctions2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedBaker Botts advises clients on UK and EU sanctions. The team has a broad client base that includes those operating in the energy, petrochemical and airline industries. It is sought out for its ability to navigate cross-border sanctions compliance.3 Clifford Chance LLPSanctions2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedClifford Chance has a notable sanctions practice as part of its broader financial crime and financial regulation offering. The team advises large corporates and financial institutions on a broad range of issues including compliance and enforcement.3 Corker BinningSanctions2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedCorker Binning advises high-profile individuals who are the subject of economic sanctions and are considered designated persons. The team assists these clients with compliance with any sanctions as well as with challenges.3 Covington & Burling LLPSanctions2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedCovington & Burling has an experienced group of international trade and sanctions experts. The team works with clients in the tech, energy and finance sectors, among others, on a broad range of sanctions work. It is able to advise on UK and European matters, but can also call on the firm's US offices when assisting clients that have transatlantic concerns.
3 DLA Piper LLPSanctions2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedDLA Piper's sanctions team sits as part of the firm's broader corporate crime and investigations group. The team advises multinational corporates across a range of sectors on multi-jurisdictional sanctions compliance. The firm is able to draw on the strength of its global offices and government affairs practice.
3 FreshfieldsSanctions2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedFreshfields' sanctions specialists are known for their advice to large corporates on sanctions compliance and export control-related matters. The team is comfortable advising at a UK and European level due to its experience with a wide range of national and international enforcement agencies.
3 Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLPSanctions2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedHerbert Smith Freehills leverages the global strength of its corporate crime and investigations team to provide its clients with sanctions expertise. The firm advises clients, including financial institutions, across a number of sectors globally. The firm is noted for its expertise in counselling clients on compliance and disputes relating to UN, EU, UK, Australian and US sanctions regimes.
3 HFWSanctions2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedHFW's sanctions and export controls group is recognised for advising across the full life-cycle of sanctions, ranging from compliance to litigation globally. The team advises clients across a range of sectors, with a particular emphasis on shipping.
3 Hogan LovellsSanctions2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedHogan Lovells has a well-regarded international trade and sanctions practice that operates as part of a global offering spanning the USA, Europe and Asia. It advises clients in a range of sectors including technology, shipping, insurance, and digital assets and cryptocurrency, among others. The firm also draws on the government experience of team members to advise clients on sanctions compliance.
3 Kirkland & Ellis International LLPSanctions2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedKirkland & Ellis has a reputable International Trade & National Security group that offers sanctions expertise between the USA, Europe and Asia. The group advises clients across industries, including private equity and asset management, among others.
3 Latham & WatkinsSanctions2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedLatham & Watkins' UK-based lawyers advise clients on economic sanctions and export controls. Its team works with clients on regulatory compliance, risk assessment and enforcement issues. Its client base includes banks and asset managers.3 LinklatersSanctions2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedLinklaters' sanctions practice is highly regarded, and the team is well known for its work on sanctions compliance. The team also regularly advises clients on potential breaches and related disclosure exercises. Its client base includes high-profile investment managers and banks.
3 Norton Rose FulbrightSanctions2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedNorton Rose Fulbright is well reputed for its work on sanctions compliance. The firm can leverage its global bench and expertise to provide the full spectrum of sanctions advice to companies, financial institutions and senior executives.
3 Pinsent MasonsSanctions2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedPinsent Masons has a notable sanctions and export control practice. The team advises clients in sectors including financial services, energy and technology on a full range of issues.
Band 4
4 A&O ShearmanSanctions2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedA&O Shearman's sanctions and international trade group advises a broad spectrum of clients on complex cross-border issues, involving the UK, the EU, APAC and the UN. The firm has particular strength in export controls and other regulatory matters, and is able to draw on its strong global network to provide sanctions advice.
4 Addleshaw Goddard LLPSanctions2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedAddleshaw Goddard's sanctions practice, which sits in its global investigations group, is renowned for advising clients on a full range of sanctions issues in sectors including telecommunications and manufacturing.
4 Belgravia LawSanctions2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedBelgravia Law is a specialist boutique with broad-based capabilities in the sanctions space. The firm is particularly noted for its work in challenging designations, unfreezing assets and export controls.
4 Mayer Brown International LLPSanctions2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedMayer Brown advises clients across a range of sanctions and export controls issues such as compliance, with a particular emphasis on the financial services sector.
4 Ropes & Gray LLPSanctions2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedRopes & Gray has a well-regarded sanctions practice with broad-based expertise. The firm regularly advises a broad range of clients on multi-jurisdictional compliance issues, as well as on sanctions issues arising out of transactions.