Manchester law firm, Pannone, was awarded the Regional Firm of the Year at last night’s Chambers UK Awards.

Flying the flag for the North West, these awards honour the finest legal teams in the UK. They are based on the rigorous research of client feedback that has been conducted for the 2025 Chambers UK Guide.

Chambers receives tens of thousands of submissions each year and has launched these awards to recognise outstanding legal work and excellence in client service delivery.

Commenting on the win, Pannone senior partner Paul Jonson, said: “This is a significant achievement for the firm and everyone in our team. It means so much because it has been determined by client feedback, and we pride ourselves on our commitment to client service and helping them and their organisations to succeed. It was also fantastic to be representing the North West amongst the best of the UK’s legal industry and we’re proud to bring an award back to the region.”

Pannone was shortlisted as one of six finalists with the winners announced at an event at Landing Forty Two at the Cheesegrater building in London on Thursday 13th February.

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2024 was another successful year for the firm, marked by further investment in our team, as we welcomed 14 new people across all practice areas, as well as a new head of finance in Sarah-Jane Roper.

Once again, we excelled in the annual Legal 500 legal review of the year. In total, 17 lawyers featured in Legal 500 UK commentary for their excellent contribution to their respective practices, with practice areas also continuing to rank highly amongst those within the profession. What’s more, we have been nominated by Chambers and Partners for Regional Law Firm of the Year. This is based on client feedback gained during the Chambers research and interviewing process, so real testament to the relationships we have with you, our clients.

2024 also marked the year that we created our first in-depth report on the regional business community – Ambition 2025. The research – combined with a survey of 200 North West businesses – focuses on five core areas: people, finance, impact, innovation and ambition. The results shine a spotlight on the motivations, priorities, and challenges for regional businesses, as they strive towards their goals in 2025.

It features interviews, opinions, data and insight – a piece of work that we’re extremely proud of. Watch this space for more news on the launch of the report.

It was also a standout year across all areas of the firm. Highlights include:

Thank you to all of our clients for your continued support over the last 12 months. Here’s to a successful and prosperous 2025.

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This year’s Chambers 2025 rankings have been published, with Pannone once again featuring strongly – both for individual lawyers and teams.

The Chambers publication follows an equally as impressive recognition in the Legal 500, which was announced earlier this month [link to story].

Highlights from this year’s annual Chambers 2025 rankings include:

So, what do our clients say about us?

Corporate: “The team at Pannone were experienced, with the intellectual horsepower to be able to deconstruct the complexity and guide us through their solutions. They go head to head with the big firms and can hold their own.”

Employment: “They exhibit a remarkable aptitude for dissecting issues, giving diverse perspectives and devising innovative solutions. Each member brings a unique set of skills and experiences to the table.”

Litigation: “Pannone takes the time to understand the key points of the matter, which means that in complex areas they rapidly develop a deep understanding of the issues to provide appropriate advice.”

IT: “They have their finger on the pulse and have a lot of relevant experience to draw upon.”

IP: “Pannone has a hard-working and dedicated team at all levels, from partner through to associates, who are intellectually rigorous and sensitive to clients’ priorities.”

Commenting on this year’s results, senior partner Paul Jonson said: “On the back of our success in the Legal 500 rankings, it’s fantastic to see such a strong showing in Chambers – both across teams and for individuals.

“The feedback we get from clients reflects the hard work and dedication of the team, as they continue to deliver innovative, responsive and commercially-minded solutions that demonstrate a deep understanding of our clients’ needs and the challenges that they face.”

Chambers and Partners identifies the best law firms globally, from multi-nationals to boutiques, based on independent research and analysis of feedback from clients, peers and the wider market.

Chambers produces annual global rankings of teams and individuals according to their area of specialism. They take into account: client service; technical legal ability; depth of team; commercial vision and business understanding; diligence and value for money.

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Once again, both individual lawyers and teams at Pannone Corporate have featured strongly in this year’s Chambers 2024, consolidating the impressive showing in the Legal 500 rankings, which were announced last month.

Chambers and Partners identifies the best law firms globally, from multi-nationals to boutiques, based on independent research and analysis of feedback from clients, peers and the wider market.

Highlights from this year’s Chambers 2024 include:

So, what do our clients say about us?

Corporate: “They understand the market and the needs of clients and formulate them into pragmatic solutions.”

Employment: “A great all-round team of high-level thinkers with the ability to transfer that knowledge into actionable solutions.”

Litigation: “No stone is left unturned and every correspondence is well considered.” 

IT: “Pannone’s commercial awareness is a key distinguishing factor of them as a firm.”

Commenting on this year’s results, senior partner Paul Jonson said: “It’s excellent to see such positive feedback from clients, highlighting our strong and client-orientated approach, robust and highly professional advice, ability to translate complex legal matters, and a clear commercial awareness – all important and consistent qualities across the firm.”

Chambers produces annual rankings of teams and individuals according to their area of specialism. They take into account: client service; technical legal ability; depth of team; commercial vision and business understanding; diligence and value for money.

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The results of Chambers 2022 have been announced with impressive results for individual lawyers and teams at Pannone Corporate.

Chambers and Partners identifies the best law firms globally, from multi-nationals to boutiques, based on independent research and analysis of feedback from clients, peers and the wider market.

Chambers produces annual rankings of teams and individuals according to their area of specialism. They take into account: client service; technical legal ability; depth of team; commercial vision and business understanding; diligence and value for money.

Commenting on this year’s results, senior partner Paul Jonson said: “We’re delighted that so many individuals and teams have been acknowledged in this year’s Chambers rankings, with particular note to our Intellectual Property team, which has moved up to tier two.

“It’s excellent to see such positive feedback from clients, highlighting our strong and client-orientated approach, robust and highly professional advice, ability to translate complex legal matters, and a clear commercial awareness – all important and consistent qualities across the firm.

“I’d like to congratulate everyone who’s been included in this year’s rankings for their continued hard work and commitment to delivering a first-class service to clients across all specialisms.”

The rankings 

Specialist Area 2022 Band Region Ranked Lawyers
Construction Emma Judge – Band 4 (individual)
Corporate/M&A: Lower Mid-Market 2 North West Arshnoor Amershi – Associates to watch

Tom Hall – Band 3

Mark Winthorpe – Band 3

Tim Hamilton – Band 3

IT 3 North West Amy Chandler – Band 2
Intellectual Property 2 North West Amy Chandler – Band 3

Melanie McGuirk – Band 2

 

Litigation 3 North West

 

Paul Jonson – Band 1

Sarah Bazaraa – Associates to watch

Partnership 4

 

UK Wide Paul Jonson – Band 3

 

Partnership: Contentious UK Wide Paul Jonson – Band 3 (individual)
Real Estate North West Gareth Birch – up and coming
Real Estate Litigation 3 North West

 

Gemma Staples – Band 3

 

Restructuring/ Insolvency North West Richard Wolff – Band 3

Daniel Clarke – up and coming

 

 

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