Celebrating Excellence with the 2027 Legal 500 Rankings
Reasons to choose Wilson Browne
The 2027 edition of The Legal 500 resulted in several teams being recognised for their expertise.
Many of our clients may not be familiar with The Legal 500, and at first glance, it may not seem particularly relevant to their legal needs. However, it can provide a useful insight into the quality and reputation of a law firm.
The Legal 500 is an independent guide that assesses law firms and lawyers across the UK, based on detailed research, client feedback, and evidence submitted by firms highlighting significant matters they have handled. It is widely regarded as one of the leading benchmarks within the legal profession.
That said, recognition in The Legal 500 is only one measure of expertise. Professional accreditations, membership of specialist bodies, positive client outcomes, and invitations to share knowledge through seminars, publications, and industry commentary are all important indicators of a lawyer’s experience and standing.
While we are always proud when our individuals and teams are recognised, we are equally proud of the many talented colleagues whose names may not appear in the guide but who consistently deliver exceptional advice and outstanding service to their clients every day. Ultimately, rankings and accolades are valuable, but the quality of the support we provide remains at the heart of everything we do.
Kevin Rogers is listed in the Hall of Fame for 2027, recognising lawyers who are consistently at the pinnacle of their profession, demonstrating exceptional expertise and influence over many years.
Recommended Lawyers this year include:
Tier 3 – Company and Commercial
Led by Holly Threlfall, the corporate and commercial team at Wilson Browne Solicitors is based in Northampton and supports clients on a range of work, including partnership agreements, restructurings, and M&A. Threlfall assists SMEs throughout their lifecycle from incorporation, to advising on shareholder agreements, through to succession planning. Duncan Crowther advises on a variety of corporate matters, such as equity investment and refinancing, and leverages his experience in the engineering field to provide specialised advice to clients.
Practice Head: Holly Threlfall
Other Key Lawyers: Duncan Crowther
Testimonials:
- They seem to have a pretty complete team and services, always able to deal with any request, a complete one-stop shop.
- Holly Threlfall showed expert knowledge in her specialist field, always providing a prompt and timely service.
Tier 2 – Commercial Litigation
With offices across the region, the team at Wilson Browne Solicitors supports clients on a variety of complex commercial disputes, with particular focus on shareholder disputes, contract issues, and insolvency matters. Practice head Hayley Mauro, based in Kettering, has experience advising local government authorities, SMEs, and blue chip organisations on employment and other commercial litigation matters. Kevin Rogers leverages his extensive knowledge and skills in the professional negligence field in support of his clients.
Practice Head: Hayley Mauro Named as a “Leading Partner”
Other Key Lawyers: Kevin Rogers
Testimonials:
- Kevin Rogers – a tour de force. A genuinely excellent lawyer and a lovely bloke. Entirely client-focused but with a commercial head on his shoulders that always delivers for his clients.
- First-class full-service regional firm.
Tier 4 – Employment
Wilson Browne Solicitors supports clients operating in a variety of sectors including technology, finance and healthcare, assisting on redundancy and restructuring exercises, day-to-day HR issues as well as representing respondents in the Employment Tribunal. Jennie Jahina is based in Northampton and leads the team with expertise in senior management restructurings, outsourcing and insourcing exercises as well as people management advice.
Practice Head: Jennie Jahina
Testimonials:
- Clear communication; they explained options, risks, and likely timelines in plain language and kept me updated at every stage. I always knew what was happening and why.
- The practice is unique as it has a friendly yet professional approach; they are extremely competent in their areas of expertise and build solid foundations with their clients and other professionals.
Tier 2 – Commercial Property
Wilson Browne Solicitors’ practice handles land acquisitions and disposals, as well as advising on leases. Tom Warrender is a key contact for transactional work and is recognised for his expertise in the social housing space, and John Punni assists with property development cases and freehold and leasehold matters. Warrender and Punni co-head the department, in which Nina Wilson is a name to note for cases in the agricultural sector.
Practice Head: Tom Warrender
Other Key Lawyers: John Punni, Nina Wilson
Tier 3 – Family law
The team at Wilson Browne Solicitors fosters expertise in all aspects of family law, including niche specialisms such as surrogacy and cross-jurisdictional child law matters. Heather Davies has longstanding experience in advising clients on all aspects of relationship breakdowns.
Practice Head: Heather Davies
Testimonials:
- From the minute I sent an online request asking if Wilson Browne could support me to the minute I won my case, I felt guided and supported with outstanding prompt service from start to finish. From my solicitor’s secretary, trainee, and my solicitor, they were all outstanding – I could not have gotten through the hardest point in my life without Wilson Browne. You pay for what you get: professional service, incredible.
- At a time when emotions are elevated, the team at WB ensures that clarity is established and conveyed to their clients while having an appreciation of the situation you find yourself in.
Tier 3 – Private Client Law
The team at Wilson Browne Solicitors is known for its full-service private client offering, covering personal tax, trusts and probate and, notably, handling bedside wills for elderly and vulnerable clients. Neelam Maher leads the team from Kettering and advises clients on the preparation of wills, probate matters and estate administration, as well as inheritance tax planning. Victoria Rae Pearce leads the Northampton office, splitting her practice between wills, trusts, probate, LPAs and care funding and Court of Protection work.
Practice Head: Neelam Maher Other Key Lawyers: Vicki Pearce
Testimonials:
- The team combines excellent technical expertise with a highly responsive and client-focused approach. They take the time to understand clients’ wider objectives and provide practical, commercially minded advice tailored to individual circumstances. What sets the practice apart is the strength and accessibility of its people. Clients benefit from direct access to experienced lawyers who work collaboratively to deliver efficient and effective solutions. The firm has also embraced innovation through its use of technology, modern working practices, and a strong commitment to developing talent. Compared with other firms, the team offers an exceptional balance of expertise, personal service, and commercial awareness.
- Friendly and approachable.
Tier 3 – Contentious Probate
The team at Wilson Browne handles a range of claims in this area, including will validity challenges, Inheritance Act claims and trust and estate disputes. Leicester-based Nadia Halliday leads the team and is particularly well known for her handling of challenging executor removals and in claims seeking declarations of presumed death.
Practice Head: Nadia Halliday
Testimonials:
- I found all the staff to be most helpful and pleasant, along with their efficient work ethic. Without a doubt, I would recommend this company.
Tier 4 – Agriculture and Estates
The team at Wilson Browne Solicitors assists agricultural and landowning clients with complex probate matters. Leading the team out of Higham Ferrers, Kirsten Rimmer has a particular interest and expertise in the area of biodiversity net gain and natural capital.
Practice Head: Kirsten Rimmer
Testimonials:
- Kirsten Rimmer is well-versed in agricultural matters. Most importantly, she understands that farmers and landowners often make decisions for non-commercial, family-based reasons. Being able to help such clients through difficult decisions is a valuable skill.
- Wilson Browne is very competent and responsive. Not the most expensive but affordable and personable. Easy for clients to contact and navigate to the right desk.
Tier 2 – Social Housing
Led by Tom Warrender in Kettering, the team at Wilson Browne Solicitors handles planning agreements, site acquisitions, and development and sale work; Warrender is very experienced in assisting housing associations with a broad range of transactional work. Nicole Sparey is a key contact for developers and infrastructure companies.
Practice Head: Tom Warrender Named as a “Leading Partner”
Other Key Lawyers: Nicole Sparey