We are delighted to announce that we have received 5 firm rankings and 8 individual lawyer rankings in the newly published Chambers UK 2025 Guide.
TWM is recognised as a leading firm in the following areas:
Individuals recognised
- Caroline Keeley, Partner, Mediator and Head of Family Law
- Family/Matrimonial – The South, Band 4 – 1 year ranked: Caroline Keeley is Head of the Family department and is based in Guildford. She is recognised for her expertise across a range of family law work, including nuptial and cohabitation agreements, divorce and Children Act proceedings. One client commented: “Caroline is experienced, approachable, sensible and great to work with.”
- Sarah Archibald, Partner and Mediator in Family Law
- Family/Matrimonial – The South, Band 4, Associates to watch – 3 years ranked: Sarah Archibald is a Partner at TWM Solicitors who is well regarded for her expertise in matrimonial finance work. One client commented: “I had complete faith in her and always understood the process.”
- Jamie Berry, Managing Partner and Partner in Business Law
- Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above – The South, Band 3 – 4 years ranked: Jamie Berry is a noteworthy corporate lawyer and managing partner of TWM Solicitors. He is experienced at representing high net worth individuals, family businesses and owner-managed businesses in M&A transactions.
- David Hitchcock, Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution
- Real Estate Litigation – The South, Band 3 – 2 years ranked: Heading the firm’s dispute resolution department, David Hitchcock has significant experience in commercial and residential landlord and tenant disputes. He also advises on telecoms matters and breach of contract disputes. One client noted: “David is super, super organised.”
- Litigation – The South – Band 4, 4 years ranked: David Hitchcock frequently advises clients on property claims and debt recovery, as well as unfair prejudice claims. He acts for both individuals and companies. Another client noted: “David is extremely organised and reasonable, and everything that falls in his purview is done properly and well.”
- Simon Brew, Partner in Dispute Resolution
- Litigation – The South – Band 4, 7 years ranked: Simon Brew is an experienced commercial litigator who advises clients on a diverse range of disputes. He has notable experience in matters concerning the financial industry. One client reported: ”Simon is very good at providing anything that is required of him, delivering it in great shape and he never misses a thing. Clients feel they are with someone who cares.”
- Anthony Wilcox, Partner in Employment Law
- Employment – The South – Band 4, 1 year ranked: Anthony Wilcox of TWM Solicitors has an employment practice that covers matters such as disciplinaries, TUPE and providing support on training workshops. He is regularly sought out by corporate clients. One client reported: “Anthony is a seasoned and accomplished solicitor, I fully trust his advice and recommendations.”
- Patrick Stewart, Consultant in Employment Law
- Employment – The South – Band 4, 7 years ranked: Patrick Stewart regularly advises on Employment Tribunal litigation, with a particular focus on trade and confidentiality disputes. One client reported: “Patrick was a joy to work with. He managed the situation well and his actions resulted in an excellent outcome.”
Commentary from the Chambers UK 2025 Guide:
In The South, our Family Law team is ranked Band 3. One client states: “At every turn, they are superb with their advice and clear on what needs to happen and the best way to achieve the desired outcome.” Another enthuses: “TWM Solicitors is a good quality firm in this space.”
Our Property Litigation team is ranked Band 4. One client commends “TWM always understand their clients’ requirements and have a good understanding of law and practical ways in resolving disputes.” Another client noted: “TWM are quick to deal with any difficulties presented and always give excellent advice.”
Our Commercial Litigation team is ranked Band 3. A commentator states: “They work well together to help, support and resolve issues. They were excellent at all times.” Another client reported: “Irrespective of which matter is being attended to, TWM consistently bring a highly professional and constructive approach. We have found this across all members of the team.”
Our Commercial Property team is ranked Band 4. One client says: “An exceptionally reliable and dedicated team.” Another client reported: ”They are a multidisciplinary team so we can be confident they can deal with all of our legal matters.”
And our Employment Law team is ranked Band 4. “The team at TWM Solicitors handles complex matters methodically and provides detailed potential outcomes which helps to make an informed decision on the way forward.” Another client noted: “The TWM employment law team has been of invaluable support.”
It has been another successful year for TWM with Chambers recognition. In August 2024, Chambers ranked the firm Band 2 in Private Wealth Law in the Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) Guide. While David Lunn, Managing Associate in Private Client, received an individual lawyer ranking.
