Legal 500 2027: Leigh Day secures Tier 1 rankings across key claimant practice areas
Leigh Day has again been recognised as a Tier 1 law firm by Legal 500 across a broad range of claimant-focused practice areas.
Posted on 01 October 2026
The 2027 rankings confirm Leigh Day's position as a leading firm for individuals, communities, trade unions and campaign groups seeking to challenge wrongdoing and secure justice.
Legal 500 is a leading independent legal directory that ranks law firms and lawyers globally based on in-depth research and client feedback.
Practice Areas Ranked Tier 1
The latest Legal 500 rankings place Leigh Day in Tier 1 for the following areas:
- Administrative and public law - London
- Civil liberties and human rights – London
- Clinical negligence – London
- Employment – London and the North West of England
- Environment – London
- Group litigation – London
- Personal injury – London and the North West of England
- Product liability – London
- Travel - London
Leigh Day received further Legal 500 rankings across additional practice areas, including clinical negligence (Wales), court of protection (London), immigration (London), employment for senior executives (London), personal injury (Yorkshire), planning (London) and data protection (London).
What Legal 500 reviewers said
Across the rankings, Legal 500 highlighted Leigh Day's specialist expertise, innovative litigation and commitment to representing claimants in cases involving individuals, communities, trade unions and campaign groups.
Reviewers praised the firm's specialist expertise, innovative legal strategies and results for claimants across landmark public law challenges, human rights claims, environmental litigation, equal pay cases, clinical negligence actions and product liability disputes.
Client and peer feedback highlighted a collaborative approach, depth of expertise and commitment to supporting clients through challenging circumstances. Reviewers described teams that combine technical excellence with compassion, professionalism and determination in claimant litigation.
Why these rankings matter for clients
Legal 500 rankings independently verify a law firm's capabilities. For anyone facing a legal challenge against a powerful organisation, government body or corporation, choosing a firm with Tier 1 recognition offers reassurance.
The rankings are based on:
- Independent research - thousands of interviews with clients and peers
- Track record - evidence of successful outcomes in complex cases
- Expertise - depth of specialist knowledge in specific practice areas
- Client feedback - direct testimony from those the firm has represented
The rankings reflect the trust clients place in Leigh Day to stand with them in difficult, often high-profile cases, and to pursue justice with skill, care and determination.
