International law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has been recognised by a prominent legal industry directory for its performance in various practice areas.
The firm has been recommended in 77 practice areas across the UK in the Legal 500 2026 guide, a global directory which analyses the capabilities and expertise of law firms across more than 150 jurisdictions.
WBD achieved 22 top tier rankings across the recommendations in practice areas including Corporate & Commercial, Finance, Employment, Planning, Intellectual Property, and Construction, with tier 1 rankings achieved in the South West, South East, Yorkshire, and the North.
This year's results also highlight significant advancements in several practice areas:
- Corporate and Commercial: Commercial Contracts, London – Advanced from Rank 4 to Rank 3
- Private Client: Personal Tax, Trusts and Probate, London – Elevated from Rank 5 to Rank 4
- Real Estate: Social Housing, The North – Achieved top spot, moving from Rank 2 to Rank 1.
In addition, Womble Bond Dickinson earned a new ranking for 2026 in Corporate and Commercial: Financial Services: non-contentious/regulatory in London, further expanding the firm’s reach and expertise in the sector.
A total of 93 members of the firm were also recognised individually, with notable achievements across several categories:
- Hall of Fame: 15 lawyers honoured
- Leading Partners: 39 lawyers recognised
- Next Generation Partners: 19 lawyers acknowledged
- Leading Associates: 19 lawyers named.
The firm was highlighted in the directory for its commitment to high-quality client support and the range of specialist expertise available at both a local and international level in the directories, which are collated following a thorough research process including detailed submissions, client feedback and independent research.
