More Legal 500 success for Thrings Solicitors
Thrings Solicitors has retained 17 places in the Legal 500 rankings, which uses the testimony of thousands of clients to highlight the outstanding firms and individuals in the legal profession.
The firm’s South West Agriculture team has retained its long-held top tier ranking, praised by clients in the rankings for their “honest and thorough appraisal of situations which gives confidence in decision making”.
The South West Family team also feature in the 2026 directory, retaining the place secured last year, as do its Succession and Tax and Contentious Trusts and Probate teams in the South West.
Thrings’ ability to support businesses, from start-ups to market leaders, has also been demonstrated in the rankings with its Corporate and Commercial teams in Bristol and Swindon, retaining their recommended statuses, as do its Banking and Finance and Employment teams.
This is backed by strong rankings for its specialist Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property, and Insolvency and Restructuring teams.
Continuing the firm’s prowess in the Real Estate sector, the firm’s Commercial Property, Construction and Planning and Environment services all retain their rankings.
Thrings has also welcomed the news that its lawyers have secured 12 places in the lawyer rankings, with a further 38 recognised, demonstrating the exceptional individuals throughout the firm.
Joining the ranks of “Leading Partners” for the first time is Elaine Meyrick (Corporate – Bristol). Also featured are:
- Duncan Sigournay (Agriculture – Bath)
- Megan Jefferies (Intellectual Property – Bristol)
- Mike Tomlin (Banking and Finance – Bristol)
- Russell Reeves (Agriculture Litigation – Bristol)
- Sally Pike (Family – Romsey)
- Ramona Derbyshire (Commercial Dispute Resolution/Recoveries – Swindon)
Among those retaining their ‘Next Generation Partner’ statuses are Robert James (Agriculture Litigation, Bristol), and Emily Prout (Private Wealth Disputes, Swindon), with Legal Director Polly Ridgway (Agriculture Litigation, Bristol) listed as a ‘Leading Associate’.
Simon Holdsworth, Thrings’ Managing Partner, said, “With client feedback at the heart of the directories, being able to showcase such a diverse array of talented colleagues in the Legal 500 rankings continues to be a privilege – serving as a reminder that we are accountable to our clients and that they continue to trust in the advice we offer.
“Thrings’ model sees our teams work in unison with each other across the firm to provide our clients with a holistic service. As such, while I want to congratulate my colleagues on their places in the rankings, this is a collective effort and a massive thank you goes to every one of our staff for the dedication they show day-in, day-out.”
Pictured: Elaine Meyrick
