October 01, 2025
Level recognised in Legal 500 UK 2026: Leading firm and firm to watch
Level has once again been recognised for its outstanding performance in the firm's specialist fields, achieving further rankings and new individual acknowledgements in the 2026 edition of Legal 500 UK, released today.
The firm maintains Leading Firm rankings in Sport, Music, Film & TV, and Employment: Senior Executive, while securing a new Firm To Watch ranking for North West - Media and Entertainment (Reputation Management) and Employment: Employers.
Level also retains its Firm to Watch status in both Civil Fraud and Family (Divorce & Financial Remedy), highlighting the firm’s depth across complex and high-profile areas of work.

This year, a record 16 Level partners have received recognition for their exceptional contributions. Among the new accolades, Carolyn Burbridge has been promoted to Leading Partner for Digital Content & Social, and Jonathan Hyman is recognised for the first time as a Leading Associate in Sport.
The firm's full list of rankings can be seen online here.