A LEADING Southampton law firm has been given a seal of approval by one of the industry’s most important publishers of legal rankings

The 2015 edition of Legal 500 UK has confirmed the leading status of Clarke Willmott LLP in a range of practice areas in Southampton and around the country.

In Southampton, 11 practice areas have been recognised as highly commendable, including Personal Tax Trusts and Probate, and Commercial Property. In total, 15 lawyers have been individually recommended.

Partner, Paul Cox has been recognised as a ‘Leading Individual’ based on his expertise in Intellectual Property and advising clients on their intellectual property rights.

The team has been praised for its “strong contentious expertise, with a particular focus on anti-counterfeiting matters.”

The office has also achieved its first ranking for Corporate Tax following the arrival of partner, Neil Murphy.

Kelvin Balmont, head of the Southampton office and partner in the corporate team, said: “We are thrilled to once again receive strong recommendations in Southampton, this not only gives a boost to firm morale, but it is also an opportunity to thank our valued clients who provide the feedback.

“I am very proud to lead such an exceptional team of professionals, who work hard to provide excellent customer service.”