Evidence of Excellence: JB Leitch Recognised in Chambers UK 2027 Guide
We are delighted to announce that JB Leitch has achieved a Band 3 ranking for Real Estate Litigation in the latest edition of the Chambers UK Guide, recognising the firm's expertise and continued excellence in this specialist area of law.
Chambers rankings are widely regarded as a mark of excellence across the legal industry. Recognition from Chambers demonstrates that a firm has distinguished itself through one of the most rigorous, independent and comprehensive research processes of any legal directory.
Law firms and individual lawyers are ranked in bands, with inclusion widely regarded as a significant professional achievement. Assessment criteria encompass technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service and commercial awareness, making the Chambers UK Guide an authoritative resource for clients seeking independently recognised legal expertise.
This year's Guide identifies the United Kingdom's leading lawyers and practice groups, drawing on extensive research, including over 50,000 interviews and surveys and a review of more than 9,000 law firm submissions.
Recognition Through Client Feedback
Client feedback plays a key role in the Chambers ranking process, and we are particularly grateful for the testimonials received, which highlight the expertise, professionalism and specialist knowledge of our team.
Clients commented:
“The team's experience and knowledge is significant.”
“The team are proper specialists, extremely efficient, and the quality is pretty exceptional. They have such a specialism, and everyone in the firm knows how to run these cases. They are all very excellent at their job.”
“JB Leitch have demonstrated a highly organised and collaborative approach to litigation management. They distinguish themselves through their specialist expertise in property litigation and their strong understanding of the operational needs of landlord and property sector clients.”
“If you ask a question, JB Leitch will find the answer with a substantial amount of in-house expertise. They have a really good understanding of the industry and the current case law.”
Individual Recognition: Phil Parkinson and Lauren Walker
In another significant achievement, we are also proud to announce that Legal Director Phil Parkinson and Associate Lauren Walker have both received individual rankings in the latest edition of the Chambers UK Guide.
Their recognition reflects their specialist expertise, professionalism and continued commitment to delivering high-quality legal advice and exceptional client service.
Phil Parkinson – Legal Director
Client testimonials highlight Phil's technical expertise, commercial approach and ability to build strong working relationships with clients and counsel.
“Philip is a top lawyer. He's supportive and will always find time to help me.”
“He stands out for his commercially focused approach to litigation management and his ability to build constructive working relationships with both counsel and clients.”
“Philip is an expert in service charge work for landlords.”
“Philip is an excellent lawyer, very knowledgeable and pragmatic.”
Lauren Walker – Associate
Lauren's recognition reflects her experience in property litigation and her commitment to providing responsive, practical and effective legal support to clients.
“Lauren Walker is adept at supporting landlord clients with property disputes. She has experience in the First-tier Tribunal and Court of Appeal.”
“Lauren is really good at navigating details. She is a responsive, hard-working solicitor.”
A Continued Commitment to Excellence
This recognition reflects the dedication, specialist knowledge and collaborative approach of our team, alongside our continued commitment to delivering high-quality legal services to clients across the property sector.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to our clients and partners who participated in the Chambers research process, and to our entire team, whose hard work, expertise and commitment have made this recognition possible.
