International law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has been recognised for its legal expertise and client service in the Chambers UK Guide 2027. Rankings are based on independent research, including client feedback and examples of work carried out by law firms.
WBD has secured 49 department rankings, including ten top-tier rankings spanning corporate and M&A, construction, information technology, litigation, planning and environment, professional negligence, real estate, and agriculture and rural affairs.
The firm’s regional strength was again recognised, with Band 1 department rankings across the North East, the South and South West. The results include top-tier positions for Corporate/M&A, Real Estate, Construction, Planning and Environment, Information Technology, Litigation and Professional Negligence, as well as Agriculture and Rural Affairs in the North East.
Individual recognition also increased, with the firm securing 115 individual rankings – six more than in the previous guide. Twenty rankings were awarded in Band 1, 21 in Band 2 and 23 in Band 3. Ten rankings were new to the guide, while 17 moved upwards and 84 were maintained.
Among this year’s notable movements, Ian Atkinson advanced to Band 1 for Construction in the North East, while Tom Fitzpatrick moved up to Band 2 for Corporate/M&A in the South West. Lisa Dromgoole rose to Band 3 for Construction in Scotland, and Sarah Daun was recognised as Up and Coming for Commercial Contracts across the UK. New ranked individuals include Rosie Gollan as an Associate to Watch for Construction in Scotland and Emma Moody in Band 3 for Education: Institutions (Schools) UK-wide.
To view WBD’s full rankings, visit the Chambers and Partners website.
