Legal 500 2026: Herrington Carmichael Celebrates Top Tier Firm Ranking and Individual Excellence 

October 1, 2025

We are proud to announce that Herrington Carmichael has once again been ranked in the Legal 500, earning recognition as a Top Tier Firm in Hampshire in the latest rankings released on 1 October. This prestigious title highlights the strength and depth of our legal expertise, with significant recognition for our teams across Tier 1 and Tier 2, as well as many individuals being named as a Leading Partner, Next Generation Lawyer, and Leading Associate.  

In total, eight of our teams were ranked in the 2026 directory with our Employment team being recognised as a Tier 1 team in Hampshire, demonstrating our presence and impact we have had on the Hampshire region. 

Additionally, we are excited to share that 7 of our lawyers also received recognitions by the Legal 500 including Stephen Baker (Dispute Resolution), Darren Smith (Employment), Alistair McArthur (Employment) and Matt Jenkin (Employment) who were recognised as Leading Partners. Nicole Miller (Private Wealth) and Rachel Duncan (Real Estate) were recognised as Next Generation Lawyers, and Tom Hyatt (Employment) was recognised as a Leading Associate.  

Notable testimonials included: 

‘Stephen Baker is a reliable, clear-headed and consistently effective lawyer recognised for combining sharp legal analysis with a practical mindset. His ability to break down complex legal issues into practical steps and deliver exactly what is required without unnecessary complication is impressive.’ 

‘What truly sets Darren Smith apart is his combination of employment law expertise with a pragmatic and commercially minded approach. He is not only highly knowledgeable but also an exceptional sounding board, always ready to provide clear and strategic advice tailored to the complexities of our business.’ 

‘Alistair McArthur is our “go to” for employment law advice. Alistair will always respond clearly with reliable, quality advice that is relevant to the specific situation and understanding of what we are needing to achieve. Alistair instils confidence and is always reassuring, presenting robust and reliable advice in a way that makes us feel like a partner rather than a client.’ 

‘Rachel Duncan is a partner who is very approachable, knows which questions to ask, and is instrumental in getting deals to completion.’ 

‘Nicole Miller is a great person to work with and goes far and beyond whenever dealing with client queries.’ 

‘Tom Hyatt really feels like part of our team. He is understanding of our sector, our business and values and offers great guidance and advice.’ 

Herrington Carmichael is proud to celebrate its continued recognition in the Legal 500 rankings. These rankings reflect the firm’s commitment to delivering high-quality, commercially focused legal advice across a broad range of sectors and practice areas. We are especially grateful to our clients for their continued trust and support, which plays a vital role in achieving this recognition. 

Meet our Lawyers who ranked
Yavan Brar
Managing Partner, Head of Corporate
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