Markel Law shines in the Legal 500 UK Solicitors Guide 2026 

Markel Law is delighted to announce another year of exceptional results in the prestigious Legal 500 UK Solicitors Guide 2026, a leading benchmark for excellence in the legal profession.

For over three decades, the Legal 500 has been the gold standard in evaluating law firms and solicitors across the globe. Its rankings are based on rigorous analysis, client feedback, and peer reviews, making it a true reflection of the quality and impact of legal services. To be ranked is a testament to the dedication, expertise, and client-first approach that defines our team.

This year, Markel Law has achieved standout recognition across multiple categories:

• Tier 2 – Professional Negligence and Health and Safety
• Tier 3 – Crime
• Tier 6 – Commercial Litigation
• One to Watch – Defendant Personal Injury (our first year of inclusion!)

These accolades are not just numbers, they represent the trust and respect we’ve earned from clients, counsel, and industry experts. They reflect the day-to-day excellence of our legal professionals who go above and beyond to deliver results.

What our clients are saying

The Legal 500 rankings are accompanied by glowing testimonials that speak volumes about our team’s reputation and performance:

‘The firm focuses upon high-value insurance-backed litigation. They have a strong collaborative team.'

‘A driven and collaborative team, expertly led by Aaron Marshall.’

‘Gareth Pickup shows good attention to detail, is good at acquiring a technical knowledge of the subject matter, good at getting to the bottom of the evidence, good at understanding and handling expert evidence & good at assessing the underlying merits of a case.’

‘Lauren is brilliant - a real star in the making.’

‘A great team with some excellent lawyers including Lauren Wilson, Fran Snape and Katherine Whittingham.’

Recommended lawyers

We’re especially proud of the individual lawyers who were recommended by the Legal 500. Their expertise and commitment continue to set the bar for legal excellence:

• Mark Rankin
• Gareth Pickup
• Deborah Nicholson
• Lauren Wilson
• Francesca Snape
• Katie Wilson
• Melanie Misselbrook
• Aaron Marshall

Charlotte Rees-John, Head of Legal Practice/Managing Partner shared her thoughts on this achievement:

“These rankings are a fantastic reflection of the dedication and expertise our teams bring to every case. It’s incredibly rewarding to see their hard work recognised on such a respected platform. I’m proud of what we’ve achieved together and grateful to our clients for their trust and support.”

Markel Law is an independent, SRA-authorised and regulated legal services business with a team of over 70 expert lawyers, in civil, personal injury, professional indemnity, employment, commercial and regulatory law. We’re proud to be recognised for the quality of our work and excited to continue delivering outstanding legal services.

Here's to another year of excellence. Thank you to our clients, colleagues, and the legal 500 for this incredible recognition!