Meet the Chambers UK research team

Learn about the research team behind the Chambers UK Guide and understand which sections each of the Research Managers oversee.

Published on 1 September 2026

Who is behind the Chambers UK Guide and legal rankings?

The Chambers UK team bring a wealth of skills and experience from a wide range of backgrounds to assist in our in-depth market analysis, independent research and coverage across the UK legal market.

Meet each team member below and discover their experiences and the areas they oversee for the Chambers UK guide.

Kushraj Cheema
Kush Cheema

Research Director - Corporate/M&A, Private Equity

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Bingzhen Song

Head of UK Solicitors Research - Construction, Energy & Natural Resources, Environment, Projects, Real Estate

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Francois Gill Chambers UK Deputy Editor
Francois Gill

Principal Research Specialist - Artificial Intelligence, Data Protection, Information Technology, Intellectual Property, Life Sciences, Sports, Telecommunications

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Srishti Krishnakumar

Principal Research Specialist - Capital Markets, Corporate Finance, Insurance, Pensions, Restructuring/Insolvency, Tax

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Idris Mhiri

Principal Research Specialist - Litigation, International Arbitration, Mediators, Partnership, Professional Discipline, Sanctions

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Leah Lovell

Research Manager - Clinical Negligence, Crime, Family, Personal Inury, Healthcare, Product Liability

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Lily Mathews

Research Manager - Administrative & Public Law, Charities, Civil Liberties, Immigration, Employment, Governmental Law

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