08/10/2025
Prettys Solicitors has once again secured recognition as one of the region’s leading law firms in the 2026 edition of The Legal 500 (UK). The firm has been ranked across both commercial and personal law, with particular praise for client service and satisfaction.
The Legal 500 (UK) is widely regarded as a benchmark for excellence in the legal profession. Its annual rankings are based on independent research, client feedback, and casework analysis, providing an objective picture of the market across the country.
Prettys’ commercial team continue to demonstrate consistent strength across the board, with recognition for corporate and commercial, employment, commercial litigation, commercial property, construction, and property litigation.
Prettys now has six Leading Partners — Vanessa Bell joining Ian Waine, Matthew Cole, Peter Blake, Georgie Hall, and Georgina Rayment. ‘Fantastic to work with’ Dan Billson is recognised as a Next Generation Partner, and Louise Plant, Sheilah Cummins, and Victoria Mayhew are recognised as Leading Associates.
Prettys’ dispute resolution team have had a particularly successful year – Peter Blake’s construction team moving to Tier 2, and property litigators Graham Mead and Ellie Claffey being recognised specifically for their property litigation work. Ellie, who trained and qualified at Prettys, is praised as “a real asset with a great legal brain.”
East Anglia is a very competitive market for personal law, and Prettys continues to stand out as a regional heavyweight. The firm’s personal law team is once again ranked for exceptional client care and expertise across family, estates, and personal injury.
In particular, the Family Law team is highlighted for its depth of expertise and client-focused approach, led by Leading Partners Georgie Hall and Georgina Rayment, supported by Leading Associate Victoria Mayhew. The team is recognised for its sensitive yet robust handling of complex family matters, from divorce and children issues to financial settlements, consistently achieving outstanding feedback from clients.
Chief Operating Officer, Lynn MacDonald, comments:
“We are delighted with the results from The Legal 500 (UK) 2026. Prettys is one of only a few firms awarded the Client Satisfaction accolade for the second successive year in the region. This demonstrates our core values and commitment to client satisfaction.
The standout feedback for me was: ‘It is abundantly clear that this company believe in consistent standards across all levels of their business.’
This is the result of hard work and dedication — not just from our lawyers but from everyone at Prettys — and I am very proud of them all.”
For the full Legal 500 write-up on Prettys Solicitors, click here