We are thrilled to announce that BCL Solicitors LLP has once again been recognised for excellence in the Chambers 2026 Guide. This year’s rankings highlight both the continued strength of our core practice areas and the remarkable progress of our individual lawyers. Notably, the firm has secured a new departmental ranking in Data Protection & Information Law (Band 5), alongside a series of individual promotions. We’re also proud to see new rankings for individuals across our Crime, Data Protection, and International Human Rights practices. This is a reflection of the hard work and talent across the firm.
Department Rankings
In the highly competitive field of Data Protection & Information Law, BCL have entered a new departmental ranking in Band 5. Our firm has retained its esteemed Band 1 ranking in Crime, POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture, Financial Crime: Individuals and Tax: Contentious: Fraud.
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Department |
2026 Ranking |
|---|---|
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Crime |
Band 1 |
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Financial Crime: Individuals |
Band 1 |
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POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture |
Band 1 |
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Tax: Contentious: Fraud |
Band 1 |
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Extradition |
Band 2 |
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Sanctions |
Band 2 |
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Health & Safety |
Band 4 |
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Corporate Crime & Investigations |
Band 5 |
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Data Protection & Information Law |
Band 5 |
Individual Rankings
Our success is driven by our team of highly skilled and dedicated lawyers, seven have been individually promoted in their categories, as well as seven new entrants for their expertise:
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Ellen Peart has been elevated to Star Individual for Crime.
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Richard Reichman has been moved up to Band 2 for Health & Safety.
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Tom McNeill has been moved up to Band 3 for Health & Safety.
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David Hardstaff has been moved up to Band 4 for Crime.
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Daniel Jackson has been moved up to Band 4 for Crime.
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Anoushka Warlow has been ranked Band 4 for Financial Crime: Individuals.
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Anoushka Warlow has been promoted to Up and Coming for Extradition.
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Bethan Cowlam has been recognised as an Associate to Watch for Crime.
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Julian Hayes has been ranked Band 5 for Data Protection & Information Law.
| Individual | Chambers Practice Area | 2026 Ranking |
| Ian Burton | Financial Crime: Individuals | Senior Statesperson |
| Mark Haslam | Crime | Senior Statespeople |
| Ellen Peart | Crime | Star Individuals |
| Richard Sallybanks | POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture | Band 1 |
| Richard Sallybanks | Financial Crime: Individuals | Band 1 |
| John Binns | POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture | Band 1 |
| Harry Travers | Financial Crime: Individuals | Band 1 |
| Harry Travers | Tax: Contentious: Fraud | Band 1 |
| Greg Mailer | Tax Contentious: Fraud | Band 2 |
| John Binns | Sanctions | Band 2 |
| John Binns | Tax: Contentious: Fraud | Band 2 |
| Richard Reichman | Health & Safety | Band 2 |
| Shaul Brazil | Extradition | Band 2 |
| Shaul Brazil | Financial Crime: Individuals | Band 2 |
| Shaul Brazil | POCA Work & Assets Forfeiture | Band 2 |
| Shula de Jersey | Financial Crime: Individuals | Band 2 |
| Michael Drury | Extradition | Band 3 |
| Tom McNeill | Health & Safety | Band 3 |
| Anoushka Warlow | Financial Crime: Individuals | Band 4 |
| David Hardstaff | Crime | Band 4 |
| Daniel Jackson | Crime | Band 4 |
| Robert Lawrie | Fraud: Civil | Band 4 |
| Julian Hayes | Data Protection & Information Law | Band 5 |
| Anoushka Warlow | Extradition | Up and Coming |
| Bethan Cowlam | Crime | Associates to watch |
Looking Ahead
As we celebrate these achievements, our teams remain dedicated to delivering outstanding service and maintaining their top-tier positions. We would like to extend our gratitude to our clients and referees for their valuable feedback, which contributed to these achievements.
Explore the full rankings in the latest Chambers guide here.
Sean Graham
Head of Marketing & Business Development
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