The latest edition of Chambers UK’s guide to England and Wales’s best lawyers ranks Excello Law partners and its House of Brands practices among the top in their practice areas.
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Notably in the new guide, our Northern Ireland office is ranked for Real Estate work just one year after the team was set up. “Finding a firm that combines capability with personality is difficult but Excello Belfast deliver in this regard,” testimonials from clients say. “Excello Law understand our business inside out and tailor their advice to suit our requirements… The team is nimble, commercially astute and puts clients’ interests to the fore.”
Ranked partners
Richard Osborn is ranked for Real Estate work across the Midlands – he is highlighted for advising the University of Leicester on all of their property estate management transactions and on lettings to occupiers of Space Park Leicester. “Richard has got good local knowledge and understanding of the client. He also picks up on lots of useful information,” a source says. “He understands our needs and business model.”
John Osborne, having joined Excello as a partner in 2026, is ranked for Family in the North West. “John is very competent and professional,” client feedback says. “He demonstrated a clear understanding of the issues at hand and provided pragmatic and client-focused advice.” Chambers reports John has notable expertise in advising clients with complex assets such as agricultural businesses and land.
Gregory Martin, Managing Partner of Excello Law Northern Ireland, also receives an individual ranking for Real Estate. With particular expertise in investment transactions and large-scale developments as recognised by Chambers, “Greg is one of the leading property lawyers in Northern Ireland. He is highly experienced and provides a fantastic client service.”
House of Brands practices
Intellectual property and technology specialists Ionic Legal retain their top ranking for IP work in the North West of England. Clients say: “Ionic Legal’s key strengths lie in their diligence, responsiveness and professionalism. They also show a strong understanding of brand protection and IP enforcement, combining practical legal insight with an efficient, results-driven approach. Overall, their reliability and consistent delivery set them apart from other firms.” Roy Crozier and Andrew Stone are ranked as individuals in the North West, while Paul Cox and Chandni Jobanputra are listed in the South.
Family law boutique Lowry Legal are ranked by Chambers UK for the first time in the 2027 guide. Ranked for family and matrimonial work in the North West, the team “demonstrates an excellent ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters, particularly those involving high-value financial disputes, trust structures and business assets,” sources say.
Sports, media and technology outfit Three Points, founded in 2025, also earn their first UK-wide ranking for sports law. Co-founders Simon Leaf and Tom Murray earn individual listings. Chambers acknowledges that “Three Points Law has become a go-to sports law boutique,” while a client testimonial reports: If I need advice or guidance on complex legal or regulatory issues in sport, Three Points Law are my first port of call. I find their knowledge of complicated areas in sport unrivalled and they are able to distil it in a way I can understand and thus relay to a wider audience.”
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What is Chambers and Partners?
Chambers and Partners is an independent legal directory that has ranked law firms and lawyers since 1990. The Chambers UK guide ranks firms by practice area and region based on in-depth research, including interviews with clients and legal peers, rather than paid placement, and are published annually.