Quality of Law, Quality of Advice
Leeds is a world class city with a world class legal profession. It is host to the UK’s largest legal centre outside of London and a powerhouse of legal talent.
Described by the Legal 500 as ‘a sophisticated and highly competitive marketplace, second only to London’, the city is home to some of the world’s leading commercial lawyers. Over 180 law firms are based in the city, employing in excess of 8,000 professionals.
Many of the UK’s national and international law firms were founded in Leeds. Today they, along with many other Leeds firms continue to expand into global markets. Businesses from around the globe and in every industry sector source commercial legal services from Leeds.
Leeds is also the birthplace of the national law firm. It has the depth of services and quality of practitioners to match the very best in the UK. In addition, you get value for money, no-nonsense advice.
Top national and international firms have a presence in Leeds, including Pinsent Masons, DLA Piper, Squire Sanders & Dempsey, Addleshaw Goddard and Eversheds.
Law firms in Leeds offer everything from global practices employing hundreds of legal professionals, to small practices specialising in niche areas of law.