Best Lawyers logo
 
Insight

Announcing the 2022 Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom

The 2022 Best Lawyers list highlights more than 5,400 UK lawyers excelling in 83 practice areas, with 244 earning “Lawyer of the Year” honors.

The Flag of the United Kingdom for Best Lawyers in the U.K
Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers

June 3, 2021 12:00 AM

Every year for 40 years we highlight the extraordinary accomplishments of those in the legal profession; completely unbiased legal referrals from the best attorneys in the world.

The 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers™ in the United Kingdom recognizes the professional excellence of more than 5,436 lawyers in 83 practice areas, including 244 “Lawyer of the Year” recipients. For this 10th Edition, Best Lawyers honored approximately 3.6%* of practicing lawyers in the United Kingdom. “Lawyer of the Year” honors are awarded annually to only one lawyer per practice area in each region with extremely high overall feedback from their peers, making it an exceptional distinguishment.


United Kingdom 10th Edition Publication Statistics


Lawyers who are nominated for consideration are voted on by currently recognized Best Lawyers working in the same practice area and located in the same geographic region. Our awards and recognitions are based purely on the feedback we receive from these top lawyers. Those who receive high peer reviews undergo a thorough verification process to make sure they are currently still in private practice. Only then can these top lawyers be recognized by Best Lawyers.

Publication Statistics

Here are highlights from the 2022 10th Edition of The Best Lawyers ™ in the United Kingdom:

  • 5,436 Lawyers Recognized
  • 1,070 Firms with listed lawyers
  • 83 Practice Areas

Top 2 metro areas (by number of listed lawyers):

Top 10 practice areas by number of recognized lawyers:

Top 10 most searched practice areas in the United Kingdom in 2020 on bestlawyers.com:

Interested in seeing Best Lawyers honorees in the United Kingdom? Use the Find a Lawyer in the United Kingdom page to connect with experienced lawyers and check the Find a Lawyer page to explore additional legal expertise and resources worldwide.

*Based on information published by The Solicitors Regulation Authority

Lawyers in Columbus, Ohio

Sue A. Roudebush
Sue A. Roudebush
Taft
Recognized since 2024
Columbus, OH
Practice Areas
Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Sue A. Roudebush
Sue A. Roudebush

Sue A. Roudebush is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Sue A., who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sue A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sue A. Roudebush
Sue A. Roudebush
Brent D. Rosenthal
Brent D. Rosenthal
Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP
Recognized since 2020
Columbus, OH
Practice Areas
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Real Estate Law
Specific Focus
Commercial
Brent D. Rosenthal
Brent D. Rosenthal

Brent Rosenthal joined Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP in July 2007. Brent focuses on representing closely-held businesses and their owners in a broad scope of their legal needs including – business formation and structuring, finance, transactions (including acquisitions and contract preparation and analysis), employment and general business and legal counseling. Brent’s commercial real estate practice includes representing buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants and developers in th...

Brent D. Rosenthal
Brent D. Rosenthal
Drew C. Piersall
Drew C. Piersall
Littler
Recognized since 2021
Columbus, OH
Practice Areas
Employment Law - Management
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Drew C. Piersall
Drew C. Piersall

Drew Piersall is a member of the firm's Employment and Labor Groups and practices out of the firm's Columbus office. His practice focuses on equal employment opportunity, employment discrimination, retaliation, hostile work environment, and all other employment-related torts. Prior to joining Zashin & Rich, Drew worked for the Employment Law Section of the Ohio Attorney General's Office for eight years. Drew rose through the ranks at the Attorney General's Office, attaining the position o...

Drew C. Piersall
Drew C. Piersall
R. Leland Evans
R. Leland Evans
Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote PC
Recognized since 2008
Columbus, OH
Practice Areas
Railroad Law
Specific Focus
Defendants
R. Leland Evans
R. Leland Evans

R. Leland Evans is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Railroad Law. R. Leland, who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which R. Leland is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

R. Leland Evans
R. Leland Evans
Nicole R. Woods
Nicole R. Woods
Taft
Recognized since 2025
Columbus, OH
Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation
Nicole R. Woods
Nicole R. Woods

Nicole R. Woods is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Nicole R., who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nicole R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nicole R. Woods
Nicole R. Woods
Caryn A. Boyer
Caryn A. Boyer
Taft
Recognized since 2024
Columbus, OH
Practice Areas
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Health Care Law
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Caryn A. Boyer
Caryn A. Boyer

Caryn A. Boyer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Health Care Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Caryn A., who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Caryn A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Caryn A. Boyer
Caryn A. Boyer
Lawyer of the Year Badge
William A. Nolan
William A. Nolan
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Recognized since 2006
Columbus, OH
Practice Areas
Education Law
Employment Law - Management
Labor Law - Management
Specific Focus
Covenants Not to Compete
William A. Nolan
William A. Nolan

Bill Nolan serves as managing partner of the firm’s Ohio office, which he opened in 2009. Bill works to bring attentiveness and clarity to bear on employment, contract and other disputes, but is most passionate about helping clients build teams, policies and processes to minimize the frequency, cost and severity of disputes. Bill's litigation and trial work includes covenant not to compete and trade secret cases in many states. He regularly represents employers in discrimination and dis...

William A. Nolan
William A. Nolan
Kevin O'Donnell Stanek
Kevin O'Donnell Stanek
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Recognized since 2026
Columbus, OH
Practice Areas
Government Relations Practice
Kevin O'Donnell Stanek
Kevin O'Donnell Stanek

Kevin Stanek brings nearly a decade of experience working in the executive and legislative branches of Ohio state government, including as Gov. John R. Kasich's assistant director of policy for asset management and assistant chief counsel. Kevin’s hands-on government experience supports him in providing practical solutions and comprehensive plans of action for clients. Kevin represents governmental clients on policy matters and other legal issues before the Ohio General Assembly, execut...

Kevin O'Donnell Stanek
Kevin O'Donnell Stanek
Justin D. Cook
Justin D. Cook
Taft
Recognized since 2021
Columbus, OH
Practice Areas
Tax Law
Justin D. Cook
Justin D. Cook

Justin D. Cook is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Justin D., who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Justin D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Justin D. Cook
Justin D. Cook
Thomas J. Riley
Thomas J. Riley
Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP
Recognized since 1995
Columbus, OH
Practice Areas
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Thomas J. Riley
Thomas J. Riley

Thomas J. Riley focuses his practice on business and corporate law as well as wealth transfer planning. He counsels small to midsize closely held manufacturing and distribution enterprises and professional practices on matters including tax planning, contract negotiations, and mergers and acquisitions. T.J. has experience handling multi-employee union plans, master and prototype plans for sponsoring organizations, and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). He also advises owners on successio...

Thomas J. Riley
Thomas J. Riley

Related Articles

Presenting The Best Lawyers in The United Kingdom 2024

by Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers is proud to announce the 12th edition of The Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom™ and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch™ in the United Kingdom for 2024.

Big Ben and bridge over water in London at sunset

IN PARTNERSHIP

In Today’s World, What Does It Mean To Be a Successful Lawyer?

by Financial Times

As the corporate world evolves, attitudes about what makes a good lawyer are shifting. What do clients want, and how can individuals distinguish themselves

Bright sun shining through office window on man with head down

IN PARTNERSHIP

Closing the Gender Gap in the UK Legal Market

by Financial Times

The number of female lawyers at the UK’s top 100 law firms is increasing, but only slowly – so why are women still significantly under-represented at partner level?

One male and two females working together at table with computer and notebooks

IN PARTNERSHIP

Inclusion in the UK Legal Market: Why Diversity Really Matters

by Financial Times

Diversity and inclusion are increasingly important in law firm business models, driven by client and stakeholder demand, corporate responsibility and recruitment and retention success.

Woman sitting at boardroom table with several other people

Announcing The Best Lawyers in The United Kingdom™ 2023

by Best Lawyers

The results include an elite field of top lawyers and firms from the United Kingdom.

Announcing The Best Lawyers in The United Kingdom™ 2023

Discover The Best Lawyers in Spain 2025 Edition

by Jennifer Verta

Highlighting Spain’s leading legal professionals and rising talents.

Flags of Spain, representing Best Lawyers country

Unveiling the 2025 Best Lawyers Editions in Brazil, Mexico, Portugal and South Africa

by Jennifer Verta

Best Lawyers celebrates the finest in law, reaffirming its commitment to the global legal community.

Flags of Brazil, Mexico, Portugal and South Africa, representing Best Lawyers countries

Presenting the 2025 Best Lawyers Editions in Chile, Colombia, Peru and Puerto Rico

by Jennifer Verta

Celebrating top legal professionals in South America and the Caribbean.

Flags of Puerto Rico, Chile, Colombia, and Peru, representing countries featured in the Best Lawyers

Unveiling the 2025 Best Lawyers Awards Canada: Celebrating Legal Excellence

by Jennifer Verta

Presenting the 19th edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada and the 4th edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada.

Digital map of Canadathis on illuminated by numerous bright lights

Announcing the 13th Edition of Best Lawyers Rankings in the United Kingdom

by Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers is proud to announce the newest edition of legal rankings in the United Kingdom, marking the 13th consecutive edition of awards in the country.

British flag in front of country's outline

Canadian Women in the Legal Profession: From Non-‘Persons’ to Chief Justices

by Sara Collin

We take an in-depth look at the challenges and optimistic future of women in the Canadian legal sector.

Purple background with green lines and lady liberty in the center

Announcing The Best Lawyers in Germany™ 2023

by Best Lawyers

The results include an elite field of top lawyers and firms from Germany.

Black, red and yellow stripes

Announcing The Best Lawyers in Switzerland™ 2023

by Best Lawyers

The results include an elite field of top lawyers and firms from Switzerland.

Red flag with white cross

Announcing The Best Lawyers in Austria™ 2023

by Best Lawyers

The results include an elite field of top lawyers and firms from Austria.

Red and white stripes

Announcing The Best Lawyers in France™ 2023

by Best Lawyers

The results include an elite field of top lawyers and firms from France.

Blue, white and red stripes

Announcing The Best Lawyers in Belgium™ 2023

by Best Lawyers

The results include an elite field of top lawyers and firms from Belgium.

Black, yellow and red stripes

Trending Articles

How to Sue for Defamation: Costs, Process and What to Expect

by Bryan Driscoll

Learn the legal standards, costs and steps involved when you sue for defamation, including the difference between libel and slander.

Group of people holding papers with speech bubbles above them

The Family Law Loophole That Lets Sex Offenders Parent Kids

by Bryan Driscoll

Is the state's surrogacy framework putting children at risk?

family law surrogacy adoption headline

Best Lawyers 2026: Discover the Honorees in Brazil, Mexico, Portugal, South Africa and Spain

by Jamilla Tabbara

A growing international network of recognized legal professionals.

Map highlighting the 2026 Best Lawyers honorees across Brazil, Mexico, Portugal, South Africa and Sp

Algorithmic Exclusion

by Bryan Driscoll

The Workday lawsuit and the future of AI in hiring.

Workday Lawsuit and the Future of AI in Hiring headline

Unenforceable HOA Rules: What Homeowners Can Do About Illegal HOA Actions

by Bryan Driscoll

Not every HOA rule is legal. Learn how to recognize and fight unenforceable HOA rules that overstep the law.

Wooden model houses connected together representing homeowners associations

Holiday Pay Explained: Federal Rules and Employer Policies

by Bryan Driscoll

Understand how paid holidays work, when employers must follow their policies and when legal guidance may be necessary.

Stack of money wrapped in a festive bow, symbolizing holiday pay

Reddit’s Lawsuit Could Change How Much AI Knows About You

by Justin Smulison

Big AI is battling for its future—your data’s at stake.

Reddit Anthropic Lawsuit headline

US Tariff Uncertainty Throws Canada Into Legal Purgatory

by Bryan Driscoll

The message is clear: There is no returning to pre-2025 normalcy.

US Tariff Uncertainty Throws Canada Into Legal Purgatory headline

The 2026 Best Lawyers Awards in Chile, Colombia and Puerto Rico

by Jamilla Tabbara

The region’s most highly regarded lawyers.

Map highlighting Chile, Colombia and Puerto Rico for the 2026 Best Lawyers Awards

Florida Rewrites the Rules on Housing

by Laurie Villanueva

Whether locals like it or not.

Florida Rewrites the Rules on Housing headline

UnitedHealth's Twin Legal Storms

by Bryan Driscoll

ERISA failures and shareholder fallout in the wake of a CEO’s death.

United healthcare legal storm ceo murder headline

Alimony Explained: Who Qualifies, How It Works and What to Expect

by Bryan Driscoll

A practical guide to understanding alimony, from eligibility to enforcement, for anyone navigating divorce

two figures standing on stacks of coins

Can a Green Card Be Revoked?

by Bryan Driscoll

Revocation requires a legal basis, notice and the chance to respond before status can be taken away.

Close-up of a U.S. Permanent Resident Card showing the text 'PERMANENT RESIDENT'

New Texas Family Laws Transform Navigating Divorce, Custody

by Bryan Driscoll

Reforms are sweeping, philosophically distinct and designed to change the way families operate.

definition of family headline

Why Skechers' $9.4B Private Equity Buyout Sparked Investor Revolt

by Laurie Villanueva

Shareholder anger, a lack of transparency and a 'surprising' valuation.

Skechers shareholder lawsuit headline

What Is the Difference Between a Will and a Living Trust?

by Bryan Driscoll

A practical guide to wills, living trusts and how to choose the right plan for your estate.

Organized folders labeled “Wills” and “Trusts” representing estate planning documents

By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies. We use essential cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You may opt out of non-essential cookies. Read our Cookie Policy to learn more.