Our Legal 500 UK and Chambers and Partners rankings – 2025 editions

It’s a measure of LGFL’s continued success that we are once again ranked in the two leading legal firms’ directories, the Legal 500 UK and Chambers and Partners, for their 2025 editions.

Both are long-established and internally recognised directories that list the top legal firms in the UK, and then rank them according to their area of expertise and location. So, you know that when you choose a family law firm like us from the list, we really are one of the very best in the area.

 

How it works

Each year, both directories undertake detailed research into each law firm using in-house teams of researchers. They examine every area of activity and judge them against strict criteria that apply across all firms in the UK, not just regional family law firms.

Then, each directory ranks us alongside other law firms in the Thames Valley area, and nationwide too. This is published on their websites, so anyone can compare our services with those from much larger firms with several offices.

 

Our Profiles for the 2025 editions

Here are our rankings and testimonials for the 2025 editions, and those all-important testimonials.

 

THE LEGAL 500 UK 2024

Ranking

We are delighted that we are ranked as a Tier 3 firm, with both Directors as Recommended Lawyers. The Legal 500 editorial notes how:

“The team handles the full range of cases involving post-separation abuse and SEN children, offering ‘expertise, experience and knowledge all wrapped up in an approachable and caring way’.”

Client Satisfaction Mark

We are especially proud that we are the ONLY law firm listed in the Thames Valley, Berks, Oxon, M4/M40 section to have a Client Satisfaction Mark.

As the Legal 500 UK say:

"Firms ranked (by Legal 500) are the elite of the profession in each practice area. For the first time, we are acknowledging Client Satisfaction excellence for the top 10% of firms in each jurisdiction according to their score... It allows those firms who have achieved truly outstanding scores to see that achievement recognised at legal500.com …

Client satisfaction accolades are awarded to law firm who achieve exceptionally high scores for client service and client experience in our annual survey of hundreds and thousands of clients worldwide."

Testimonials

‘I went looking for legal representation that had demonstrable experience with children with disabilities AND that I could trust and work with in what was likely to be a very difficult case. I called around a number of firms, but LGFL stood out. It was clear that I would be in capable hands, but also ones that would work collaboratively with me and the other side in the best interests of my children.'

‘Rita Gupta has been outstanding. She has been an excellent guide through the divorce journey and has helped me not only understand the process but also how to focus on the things that matter and keep a collaborative and child-focused approach throughout.'

‘LG Family Lawyers is a boutique-style practice that offers top-tier advice in a friendly, approachable manner. The firm is a small but powerful outfit that can match any top-tier London/national family solicitors. If a friend or family member had a family law dispute and required legal advice and representation, I would not hesitate to recommend this firm. They are really that good!'

'Anne Leiper offers a no-nonsense approach. Firm, unflappable and fierce, her years of experience enables her to give the best possible advice to her clients. She is a powerhouse and someone who is respected by the legal fraternity.’

‘This niche family law firm are second to none in the local area. Led by Rita Gupta and Anne Leiper, what you expect is certainly what you get; Expertise, experience and knowledge all wrapped up in an approachable and caring way, always going above and beyond for their clients.’

‘Both Rita Gupta and Anne Leiper are relentlessly focused on getting the best result for their clients. They both have a great ability for seeing at an early stage how the case will ultimately resolve and so can design the strategy at an early stage.’

‘LGFL seamlessly utilises the vast experience of its partners in family law with the energy and drive of their trainees to the benefit of their lay clients. Its modest size as compared to the Blue Chip firms means enhanced access to the partner handling each case.’

‘As a niche family law practice, Leiper Gupta is hard to beat. The two principles work exceptionally well together and clearly recognise that remaining small means that the quality of their product remains high and that is more important to them than growth for growth's sake.’

 

CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS 2025

This year, our boutique family law firm is ranked in Band 3 and our two lady Directors rank in Band 2.

"Rita is very easy to work with and capable in her attention to detail … she will settle but she is also firm in the fight."

"Rita really fights on her clients' behalf."

"Rita Gupta has an incredible ability to build a strong rapport with her clients."

"She has a very active role in the negotiation which is positive for the clients."

 

"Anne has got incredible attention to detail, which is a real asset … she will pull no punches and is robust."

"Anne is searingly intelligent."

"Anne was courteous and exceptionally knowledgeable at all times."

"Anne Leiper has a common-sense and pragmatic approach that seeks a swift resolution."

 

"LGFL were extremely polite and efficient." 

"LGFL always provided speedy and timely responses."

"LGFL were always able to immediately provide relevant guidance and explain the options available."

"LGFL have a very personal and compassionate approach combined with excellent legal knowledge and access to additional specialist advice where necessary."

 

Looking for legal advice on complex family issues?

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