Crane & Staples Celebrates Record Legal 500 2026 Recognition
We are delighted to announce that Crane & Staples has achieved a record year of recognition in the Legal 500 UK 2026 guide.
The firm has maintained its strong rankings across Commercial Property, Family, and Private Client departments and celebrated its highest-ever number of individual accolades.
This year:
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18 lawyers named as Recommended Lawyers: David Bird, Danielle Peters, Sharon Montgomery, Bonnie Twiggs, Chris Brewis, Samantha Webb, Manish Patel, Sian Churchill, Janet Martland, Natasha Khakhar, Kuldip Chima, Georgina Christou, Katie Lane, Lilas Kayani, Albert Green, Mischa McKevitt, Megan Latschrauner, and Amy Tapping.
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4 newly-ranked lawyers: Albert Green, Mischa McKevitt, Megan Latschrauner, and Amy Tapping.
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David Bird listed as Leading Partner for the first time
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Samantha Webb maintains Next Generation Partner status
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our referees, clients and professional colleagues who kindly provided testimonials to support our submission. Your feedback is invaluable and has played a key role in helping us achieve this success.
Client Feedback
Client and peer testimonials highlighted the firm’s collaborative approach, depth of expertise, and commitment to service:
"To have such a varied team able to help with so many tasks under the same roof is so positive and time saving, especially when dealing with several tasks at the same time."
"Because of the different levels of experience in the team, there is always support available to more junior members of the team. Clients can be assured that the team will always act in their best interests and have the experience to be able to do so."
Whole-Firm Achievement
While the Legal 500 celebrates individual lawyers, this recognition reflects the dedication of the entire Crane & Staples team:
"The staff were incredibly welcoming, professional and friendly. Their interpersonal skills and legal knowledge immediately reassured us and put us at ease."
"Crane & Staples are a firm with outstanding and considerate solicitors and a great set of experienced support teams."
We are proud to celebrate these achievements with our team, our clients, and all those who have supported us, and we look forward to continuing to provide high-quality legal advice for many years to come.