Prestigious Legal 500 guide recognises Aberdein Considine lawyers

Celebrations are under way at Aberdein Considine LLP after the firm achieved six practice area and 17 individual rankings in the prestigious Chambers and Partners global legal guide for 2027, more than treble the number it netted in 2022.

One practice area achieved a new ranking (Litigation, at Band 4), while two areas improved their rankings (Real Estate Litigation, to Band 3 from Band 4) and Employment (to Band 4 from Band 5).

Meanwhile three additional practice areas maintained their rankings in the latest guide: Family (Band 2), Real Estate up to £10 million (Band 2) and Corporate (Band 4).

A total of 14 Aberdein Considine solicitors achieved Chambers and Partners rankings in a spread of 17 individual rankings overall, including eight lawyers who improved their rankings.

Three partners were ranked twice each: Ruth Aberdein (Band 1 for both Family / Matrimonial and Family / Matrimonial: Mediators); Euan McSherry (Band 2 for Real Estate Litigation and Band 3 for Litigation); and Ross Webb (Band 3 for Restructuring / Insolvency and Band 4 for Litigation).

The firm’s 2027 guide rankings total 23 overall, more than three times the number it garnered in the Chambers and Partners 2022 UK guide, when it received two practice area and five individual rankings.

Jacqueline Law, Aberdein Considine Managing Partner, said: “I’m extremely proud of the firm’s achievements in gaining additional rankings from this highly respected guide. As the quotes gathered by the researchers demonstrate, Aberdein Considine owes so much of its success to the exceptional breadth and depth of talent across our firm at every level, as well as to the time and care our lawyers take to understand our clients’ needs and deliver the best possible advice and solutions for all individuals and businesses we work with.

“Sincere thanks to all our clients for their continued trust and support, and for generously sharing their feedback with Chambers and Partners as part of the research and ranking process.”

Founded in 1990, Chambers and Partners annually publishes detailed rankings and insights into the world's top lawyers, legal departments and law firms. The UK guide for 2027 is now live [LINK], following months of in-depth research and interviews by Chambers and Partners with peers and clients.

Comments gathered by Chambers & Partners researchers about Aberdein Considine for the 2027 guide include:

“Aberdein Considine's knowledge, expertise, innovation and dedication to their clients is exemplary.”

“Aberdein Considine are the most commercially astute firm of property solicitors that I deal with. They are able to distinguish the commercially important from side issues other solicitors wish to spend time on. Their technical knowledge is excellent, making sure that our interests are completely protected.”

“Aberdein Considine's legal advice was excellent. The team is human and friendly - they felt like a friend helping me through this and getting me a great result.”

“They took time to understand our needs and approach to business, and this is where they shine.”

“Aberdein Considine has a great mix of experience across different subject areas while keeping the personal touch of a smaller firm.”

“The team has a personal, customised approach and treats you like a human being. They were knowledgeable, courteous and always responded very quickly and proactively.” 

Aberdein Considine firm rankings for 2027:

Band 2

Family / Matrimonial – Scotland

Real Estate: Up to £10 million – Scotland

Band 3

Real Estate Litigation – Scotland (from Band 4)

Band 4

Corporate / M&A - Scotland

Litigation – Scotland (NEW)

Band 5

Employment – Scotland

Potential

Banking Litigation

Restructuring / Insolvency

Aberdein Considine solicitors ranked for 2027:

Band 1

Ruth Aberdein (Family / Matrimonial - Scotland)

Ruth Aberdein (Family / Matrimonial: Mediators - Scotland) (Spotlight 2026)

Band 2

Euan McSherry (Real Estate Litigation – Scotland) (Band 3 2026)

Band 3

Leonie Burke (Family / Matrimonial - Scotland)

Euan McSherry (Litigation - Scotland)

Ritchie Whyte (Corporate / M&A - Scotland)

Paul Jennings (Real Estate – Scotland)

Ross Webb (Restructuring / Insolvency – Scotland) (Potential 2026)

Band 4

Isabelle Douglas (Family / Matrimonial - Scotland)

Robert Holland (Employment – Scotland)

David Orr (Real Estate – Scotland) (Band 5 2026)

Nicola Gray (Employment – Scotland) (Up and Coming 2026)

Marianne McJannett (Employment – Scotland) (Potential 2026)

Band 5

Rod Hutchison (Corporate / M&A – Scotland)