SMB have been listed in the prestigious The Times Best Law Firms list for 2022. As a new entry, we are recognised for a number of notable cases that we have been involved with over the past year, including the ‘libel case of the century’ Depp V News Group Newspapers Ltd. The Times also recognised our landmark ruling in Tomlinson-Blake v Royal Mencap Society in which Partner James Davies was recognised as The Times Lawyer of the Week. Finally, the Corporate team was highlighted for advising, Narrative Capital, on its acquisition of Sony Pictures Television’s UK channels portfolio.
These were just some of the highlights noted in the Times announcement today and we are pleased the firm is recognised for the first time this year.
We’re delighted to have been recognised again as one of the UK’s Top law firms in The Times’ Best Law Firms 2026. SMB is ranked as one of the leading firms for Family, Crime and Company & Commercial law.
Read moreRecently published independent legal directories, Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 have once again recommended SMB across multiple practice areas.
Read moreWe’re delighted to have advised our client, John Gore Studios, on its majority investment into Hilltop Screen, the television production company recently founded by drama producer, Hilary Bevan Jones.
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