Express Solicitors [1] is continuing its run of success adding to its rankings in the 2026 edition of the Chambers & Partners UK list.
Express has maintained its bands for Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence, in three and four respectively and the same Partners have been ranked.
But this, Express has also had some ‘potentials’ recognised which means they have been highlighted as those who could be ranked in future.
Sarah Smith
They include Partner and Head of Occupiers’ and Public Liability, Sarah Mawdsley [2] and Senior Associate Solicitor in the Clinical Negligence department, Sarah Smith [3].
Comments from personal injury clients featured in the guide include:
- “Express Solicitors has a team of lawyers who understand the tactical nuances necessary to gain successful outcomes in the trickiest of cases.”
- “They were friendly and down to earth and they listened to my needs. Everyone I dealt with at Express Solicitors seemed very professional and up to speed.”
Sarah Mawdsley
Of the Clinical Negligence department the guide says:
- “They are very professional but also very caring and understanding.”
- “They focus on working collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for clients, and to make sure to signpost clients to professionals and services that can be of benefit to them.”
Richard Lowery [4], Partner and Head of Employers’ Liability at Express Solicitors is ranked in Band 2 as a Leading individual in this field.
Richard Lowery
Of him the guide says:
- “Richard Lowery is a pleasure to work with. He is always prompt with his advice and input.”
And Michael Hardacre [5], a Partner in OL/PL, has maintained his Band 2 ranking.
His referees said:
- “I cannot fault Michael in any way. His service has been excellent.”
- “Michael Hardacre is absolutely fantastic. He secures really good outcomes.”
Michael Hardacre
Nicola Simmons [6], Partner in Occupiers’ and Public Liability maintains he position in Band 3.
Her comments include:
- “Nicola Simmons is a strong advocate for her clients.”
- “When going through a claim, a lot of the information can be very hard to understand. Nicola understands this and breaks everything down into simple terms.”
Chambers & Partners is one of the most trusted independent directories of UK legal services, identifying the leading firms and lawyers in the UK in their respective areas of law.
Nicola Simmons
A ranking from Chambers means that Express Solicitors has stood out in a rigorous, independent and in-depth research process and is one of the best in their field. The qualities on which rankings are assessed include:
- Technical legal ability
- Professional conduct
- Client service
- Commercial astuteness
- Diligence
- Commitment
CEO, James Maxey said: “The results we’ve achieved this year in Chambers and Partners and the comments about our solicitors, really demonstrate our focus on outstanding client care.
“Our service is underpinned by years of experience and expertise and these latest rankings complement our ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating. Thank you to all our clients and referees who took the time to give their feedback to Chambers.”
The Chambers and Partners rankings follow on from Express being recognised in the Legal 500 [7] for both personal injury and clinical negligence in Band 3. The latest edition of the list said Express had been praised for its ‘client-focused ethos’ and being ‘willing to go the extra mile for clients’.
The Legal 500 rankings showcase the firms and individuals who are providing the highest quality of care to their clients in their respective areas of law.
Express has also just risen in The Lawyer UK 200 rankings [8], now placed at number 64, making it the largest personal injury claims firm in the list having overtaken Slater & Gordon.