
The Legal 500 UK 2026 rankings and recognitions
30th September 2025
Liverpool, 1 October 2025 — MSB Solicitors is proud to announce that 27 members of its team have been listed as Recommended Lawyers and five practice areas recognised in The Legal 500 UK 2026, published today.
The firm’s Family and Crime teams once again achieved Tier 1 rankings, with the Social Housing, Commercial Litigation, and Commercial Property teams ranked between Tiers 2 and 4.
A growing national presence
This recognition comes as MSB continues to expand its reach, following the opening of new offices in Chester and Birmingham, and the forthcoming relocation of its Manchester office to the historic Blackfriars House.
Emma Carey, Managing Partner, said:
“The recognition of our team is testament to their hard work and dedication to making justice accessible for all, regardless of status or circumstance.
“We are proud that The Legal 500 continues to recognise not only our expertise but also our values — from our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, to initiatives like free pro bono support for the transgender and LGBTQ+ community, and our multilingual family law clinic for refugees.”
MSB’s continued success in The Legal 500 UK 2026 reflects its strength across multiple practice areas and its growing national reputation as a progressive, values-led law firm.
The full list of practice areas and named lawyers is available on the Legal 500 website
Individual Rankings
Leading Individuals
- Andrew Pearson
- Sean Sexton
- Dr Emma Palmer, Partner, Head of Family
Next Generation Partners
- Louise Murphy, Partner, Head of Social Housing & Regeneration
- Andrew Fairman, Partner, Head of Built Environment & Compliance
Leading Associates
Recommended Lawyers
Crime
Family
- Nicola Harris
- Emma Carey
- Hayley Catherall
- Pippa Tudor
- John Owens
- Daniel Pierce
- Nicole Ralston
- Diane Matthews
- Susan Alexander
Commercial Litigation
Commercial Property
Social Housing
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