Awards and accolades
Chambers UK 2011
Corporate / M&A
Ranked first tier in Corporate / M&A (Mid-Market) in Chambers UK 2011.
Chambers UK 2011
Investment Funds
Ranked first tier in Investment Funds (Open-ended Funds) in Chambers UK 2011.
Chambers UK 2011
Private Client
Ranked first tier in Private Client in Chambers UK 2011.
The UK Legal 500 2011
Private Client
Ranked first tier in Private Client (personal tax, trusts and probate) in The UK Legal 500 2011.
The UK Legal 500 2011
Investment Funds
Ranked first tier in Investment Funds in The UK Legal 500 2011.
Legal Week Law Student Report 2011
Best Graduate Employer 2011
Macfarlanes was ranked Best Graduate Employer (City firms) in Legal Week's Law Student Report 2011.
Students also voted Macfarlanes the most prestigious firm, best for your career, work/life balance, equal opportunities and training.
STEP Private Client Awards 2011/12
Private Client London Legal Team of the Year 2011/12
Macfarlanes was shortlisted for London Legal Team of the Year at the STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) Private Client Awards 2011/12.
STEP Private Client Awards 2011/12
Private Client Charity Team of the Year 2011/12
Macfarlanes was shortlisted for Charity Team of the Year at the STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) Private Client Awards 2011/12.
IFLR women in business law 2011
IFLR Women in Business Law 2011
Bridget Barker was shortlisted for IFLR Women in Business Law awards in the investment funds category.
IFLR women in business law 2011
IFLR Women in Business Law 2011
Nicola Richards was shortlisted for IFLR Women in Business Law awards in the outstanding achievement category.
IFLR women in business law 2011
IFLR Women in Business Law 2011
Macfarlanes was shortlisted for IFLR Women in Business Law awards under the best gender diversity initiative by regional firm category.
IFLR women in business law 2011
IFLR Women in Business Law 2011
Macfarlanes was shortlisted for IFLR Women in Business Law awards under the best regional firm for women in business law category.
The Lawyer Awards 2011
Private client
Ranked third in private client team of the year in The Lawyer Awards 2011
The Lawyer Awards 2011
Real estate
Ranked third in real estate team of the year in The Lawyer Awards 2011
The Lawyer Awards 2011
Competition and regulatory
Shortlisted as finalist in competition/regulatory team of the year in The Lawyer Awards 2011
City Wealth Magic Circle Awards 2010
City Wealth Magic Circle Awards 2010
Piers Barclay was named "Outstanding Individual of the Year" at the Citywealth Magic Circle Awards. John Conder was also shortlisted as "Lawyer of the Year" and the firm came second in the "Firm of the Year" category.
Legal Week Best Legal Advisers
Best Legal Adviser: City
Macfarlanes was named 'Best Legal Adviser: City' in the Legal Week Client Satisfaction Report 2009.
BVCA and Real Deals Private Equity Awards 2009
Legal Adviser of the Year
Macfarlanes was named Legal Adviser of the Year at the BVCA and Real Deals Private Equity Awards 2009.
STEP Private Client Awards 2009
Private Client London Legal Team of the Year 2009/10
Macfarlanes was named London Legal Team of the Year at the STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) Private Client Awards 2009 for the second time in four years (having won the inaugural award in 2006/7).
Financial News Europe Legal Awards 2008
Private Equity Team of the Year
Macfarlanes was named Private Equity Team of the Year at the Financial News Legal Awards 2008.
Chambers Award for Excellence 2008
Client Service Law Firm of the Year
Macfarlanes received the award for UK Client Service Law Firm of the Year at the Chambers European Awards for Excellence 2008. This was based on feedback from client interviews and independent research.
Financial News Legal Awards 2008
Private Client Team of the Year
Macfarlanes was named Private Client Team of the Year at the Financial News Legal Awards 2008.