Foot Anstey recognised in 45 practice areas in The Legal 500 UK 2026 rankings

National law firm Foot Anstey LLP has once again been recognised for the breadth and quality of its legal expertise in The Legal 500 United Kingdom Solicitors 2026 edition, achieving rankings in 45 practice areas across the UK.

This year, the firm moved up in four key areas:

• Family – South West (from Tier 3 to Tier 2)
• Real Estate – Property Litigation – South East (from Tier 3 to Tier 2)
• Social Housing – South West (from Tier 3 to Tier 2)
• Social Housing – South East (from Tier 3 to Tier 2)

In addition, Foot Anstey was ranked Tier 1 in 10 practice areas, reflecting the firm’s strength in delivering clear, commercially focused advice to clients across its priority sectors.

Recognition for individual lawyers
Alongside practice area rankings, 44 of the firm’s lawyers were individually recognised:

• 4 lawyers in the Hall of Fame
• 17 recognised as Leading Partners (previously Leading Individuals)
• 9 named as Next Generation Partners
• 14 highlighted as Leading Associates (previously Rising Stars)

This includes a number of new entrants across the categories, reflecting both the depth of talent at Foot Anstey and the firm’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of legal experts.

Martin Hirst, Managing Partner commented:“We are proud to see so many of our people and practice areas recognised in this year’s Legal 500 rankings. These results reflect not only the technical excellence of our lawyers but also the collaborative, client-focused culture we’ve built across the firm.”

View the full list of Foot Anstey’s rankings and recognised individuals.