“One of the key strengths that distinguishes Pannone Corporate is the combination of technical legal expertise with a very practical, commercially-minded approach.”

Hot on the heels of our success in this year’s Legal 500 rankings, Pannone has featured strongly in Chambers and Partners 2026, which has been published this week [16 October].

Individual lawyers and teams have been recognised in the legal rankings, which are published annually and identify the best law firms globally, from multi-nationals to boutiques. The list is based on independent research and analysis of feedback from clients, peers and the wider market.

Highlights from this year’s Chambers 2026 rankings include:

• The Corporate team maintaining their Band One ranking for the fourth successive year
• The IP and Media team maintaining their Band Two ranking
• The Litigation team making it nine years in a row as a Band Three ranked team
• Other Band Three teams, include: Employment, IT, Real Estate Litigation and Real Estate, with eight teams ranked in total
• Individually, Paul Jonson has been ranked as an ‘Eminent Practitioner’ for litigation, with Tom Hall (Corporate) ranked in Band One. In Band Two, Amy Chandler (IT) features, with Tim Hamilton (Corporate), Amy Chandler (IP), Gemma Staples (Real Estate Litigation), Daniel Clarke (Restructuring and Insolvency), David Walton (Health & Safety), David Brown ( Dispute Resolution), Martin Pennington (Dispute Resolution), Fiona Hamor (Employment), Jack Harrington (Employment), Bill Dunkerley (Regulatory) and Gareth Birch (Real Estate) also ranked
• In total, Pannone has 15 individually ranked lawyers, with Sarah Bazaraa (IP) ranked as ‘Up and Coming’ and Callum Halley featured as an ‘Associate to Watch’.

So, what do our clients say about us?

Corporate: “One of the key strengths that distinguishes Pannone Corporate is the combination of technical legal expertise with a very practical, commercially-minded approach.”

IP: “Pannone starts and ends with the commercial objectives of the client at heart. All Pannone’s work is centred around this and this is where Pannone really stands out from the crowd.”

Employment: “They stand out for their exceptional responsiveness, practical advice and deep understanding of employment law from an employer’s perspective. They provide tailored, solution-focused support.”

Litigation: “The litigation team at Pannone is knowledgeable, approachable, and want to work with you to provide the best outcome for your business.”

IT: “The lawyers translate business needs and concerns into legal wording that is unambiguous, easy to understand from a non-legal perspective while providing full coverage for our business.”

Real Estate Litigation: “Pannone’s real estate litigation team stands out for commercial awareness, responsiveness and clarity of advice.”

Real Estate: “Pannone has the right balance between legal technical skill and commerciality, which enables them to give us straight answers that cut to the core of an issue.”

Health & Safety: “They have a personal touch, they are approachable and they care genuinely about the people they represent.”

Commenting on this year’s results, senior partner Paul Jonson said: “What makes this and the Legal 500 rankings so special is the strong client feedback on which both of these rankings are based.

“Excellence in client service sits at the core of what we do. By delivering a personal, collaborative and commercially-minded service, we can help our clients overcome the challenges they face and reach their goals. In turn, that deep understanding and individualised approach allows us to build longstanding relationships that are driven by a group of highly talented people.”

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.

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:

• The Corporate team maintaining their Band One ranking for the third successive year
• The IP and Media team maintaining their Band Two ranking
• The Litigation team making it eight years in a row as a Band Three ranked team
• Other Band Three teams, include: IT, Real Estate Litigation and Real Estate, with eight teams ranked in total
• Individually, Tom Hall (Corporate) and Paul Jonson (Dispute Resolution) have been ranked in Band One, with Jonson featuring as an Eminent Practitioner. In Band Two, Mark Winthorpe (Corporate) and Amy Chandler (IT) feature, with Tim Hamilton (Corporate), Amy Chandler (IP), Gemma Staples (Real Estate Litigation), Daniel Clarke (Restructuring and Insolvency), David Walton (Health & Safety), David Brown ( Dispute Resolution), Martin Pennington (Dispute Resolution), Fiona Hamor (Employment), Jack Harrington (Employment), Melanie McGuirk ( IP), Bill Dunkerley (Regulatory) and Gareth Birch (Real Estate) also ranked
• In total, Pannone has 17 individually ranked lawyers, up from 12 in last year’s rankings, with Arshnoor Amershi (Corporate) ranked as ‘Up and Coming’ and Sarah Bazaraa (IP and Media) featured as an ‘Associate to Watch’.

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.