Each year, Chambers and Partners publishes its highly regarded guide to the legal profession, recognising firms and individuals who stand out for excellence. This year, we are proud to share that four of our departments and seven of our lawyers have been ranked - a milestone that reflects not only technical expertise, but also the commitment, warmth and work ethic that define Ledingham Chalmers.
Chambers rankings are widely respected because they are built on independent research, drawing heavily on client and peer feedback, recent work and service quality. While rankings are just one part of how clients choose their advisers, they provide a trusted external perspective on where legal talent and strong client relationships consistently shine.
For us, these rankings matter because they recognise more than legal ability alone. They reflect how our people work with clients every day - with empathy, clarity, determination and genuine care - and they offer a meaningful validation of the standards we set for ourselves as a firm.
Our ranked teams
This year’s Chambers’ recognition for practice areas reflects consistent client feedback centred around our responsiveness, clarity of advice and pragmatic, solution-focused approach. Across disciplines, we are recognised for combining deep technical expertise with a personable, collaborative style, delivering clear guidance, commercial insight and dependable service at every stage of a matter.
Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Our Agriculture & Rural Affairs team is recognised for its prompt, efficient and approachable service, providing clear, practical advice and communicating complex agricultural matters in straightforward, client-friendly terms.Corporate / M&A
Our Corporate / M&A team has been recognised for its depth of experience and collaborative culture, combining strong technical expertise with accessible, responsive and pragmatic advice to help clients achieve their objectives.Personal Injury
Clients have consistently praised our Personal Injury team for its extensive knowledge and experience across all aspects of personal injury work, highlighting its efficient delivery, strong responsiveness and methodical, dependable approach to claims.Real Estate
This team has been recognised for its pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to delivering transactions, combining strong commercial awareness with excellent communication, problem-solving skills and a consistently high standard of responsive, professional service.
Our ranked individuals
Our individual rankings highlight the depth of talent across the firm and recognise lawyers who consistently deliver outstanding outcomes for their clients. Praised for their technical expertise, clarity of advice and personal approach, each ranked individual is recognised for combining specialist knowledge with sound judgement, sensitivity and a strong focus on achieving practical, client-centred solutions.
These rankings are significant achievements, reflecting countless hours of dedication, but they also celebrate something deeper - the trust our clients place in our people.
Personal Injury
Graeme Edward
Graeme has been recognised for handling catastrophic and fatal claims with skill and sensitivity.
Victoria Leslie
This year, Victoria has been praised for her expertise in industrial disease, psychological injury and tragic loss.
Sarah Morris
Sarah has been highlighted for her work with insurers and local authorities and known for her focus, clarity and client-centred approach.
Family Law
Susan Purvis
Newly ranked this year, Susan has been recognised for her thoughtful, solutions-focused approach to complex family and financial matters. Her clients describe her as supportive, knowledgeable and “wonderful to work with”.
Corporate / M&A
Andrew Stott
Another first-time ranking for Andrew, he has been recognised for his leadership in M&A, refinancing and employee-ownership transactions. Andrew stands out for his professionalism, calm authority and collaborative style.
Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Hazel Moir
Hazel has been regarded for her deep understanding of the agricultural sector and her work in tenancy matters, rural sales, acquisitions and renewable energy. Clients consistently highlight her clarity, professionalism and ability to explain complexity in straightforward terms.
Employment
Sine MacKay
Sine has been ranked for her work in assisting claimants and employers with employment tribunal cases involving unfair dismissal, breach of contract and disability discrimination claims, as well as handling TUPE issues.
What these rankings say about Ledingham Chalmers
While we’re proud of our listings, what matters most is what sits behind them:
Long-standing relationships built on understanding clients’ businesses, families, and goals.
Teamwork across offices and departments, ensuring clients feel supported from start to finish.
Commitment to clear communication, so clients always know where they stand.
A culture that values people, colleagues, clients and communities, as much as outcomes.
These qualities aren’t measured by rankings, but they are often reflected within them through client feedback and testimonials. For us, that’s the real achievement - our clients taking the time to speak to Chambers researchers about their experience with our teams.
A moment of pride and a commitment to the future
We celebrate every individual and team recognised this year, and we also celebrate the colleagues behind the scenes who make our work possible every day. Chambers rankings are a welcome acknowledgment, but they’re not the destination, they’re a reflection of a journey.
As we continue to grow, innovate and support clients across Scotland and beyond, our commitment remains the same - to provide exceptional legal advice delivered by people who genuinely care.
That, more than any ranking, is what defines Ledingham Chalmers.