Judge & Priestley Solicitors recognised in The Legal 500 UK 2026

Judge & Priestley LLP, one of the leading law firms in the South East, is pleased to announce its results in The Legal 500 UK 2026. The firm has again been recognised across a broad range of practice areas and for individual excellence—reflecting our sustained commitment to delivering expert, pragmatic advice and outstanding client service.

This year’s rankings confirm continued strength in our core practices, including a top-tier position for Debt Recovery in the South East, alongside notable individual accolades. In particular, Rachel Addai is recognised for the first time as a Leading Partner in Debt Recovery (South East), underscoring the depth of expertise within our specialist team. Uday Patel retains his Next Generation Partner status in Debt Recovery (South East), and Nitika Singh again features as a Leading Partner in Social Housing (South East).

Key rankings in The Legal 500 UK 2026

  • Debt Recovery – South East: Tier 1

  • Debt Recovery – London: Tier 2

  • Private Client – South East: Tier 2

  • Family – South East: Tier 3

  • Social Housing – South East: Tier 3

  • Commercial Litigation – South East: Tier 4

Individual recognitions

  • Leading Partner: Rachel Addai – Debt Recovery (South East) – new recognition

  • Next Generation Partner: Uday Patel – Debt Recovery (South East) – retained

  • Leading Partner: Nitika Singh – Social Housing (South East) – retained

Commenting on the results, Steven Taylor, Managing Partner at Judge & Priestley, said:

“We’re delighted to see Judge & Priestley recognised once again by The Legal 500. The retention of our leading positions—particularly Tier 1 for Debt Recovery in the South East—speaks to the calibre, consistency and client focus of our teams. I’m especially pleased to see Rachel Addai named as a Leading Partner for the first time, alongside continued recognition for Uday Patel and Nitika Singh. My thanks go to our clients for their trust, and to our people for their hard work and dedication to delivering results.”

About The Legal 500

The Legal 500 is an independent guide that assesses the strengths of law firms and legal professionals globally. Rankings are based on rigorous research, including feedback from clients and peers and analysis of recent work.

For the firm’s complete rankings, please visit The Legal 500.

For media enquiries, please contact Nita Newsome at nnewsome@judge-priestley.co.uk

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