- Awards and Rankings
- Accreditations
- Partnerships and Memberships
We pride ourselves on the expertise of our people and the high level of service we provide.
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Ranked in the Chambers UK Legal Guide 2026
Ranked in the leading legal directory Chambers UK Legal Guide 2026, with the firm being ranked in eight practice areas and 12 lawyers recommended by the guide.
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Legal 500 2026 Top Tier Firm
Ranked in The Legal 500 UK Solicitors Guide 2026, with five top-tier rankings and 32 lawyers recommended by the guide.
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Ranked in Chambers High Net Worth 2025 guide
Private Client team ranked in the Chambers High Net Worth 2025 guide.
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2025 Modern Law Private Client Awards – Shortlisted
Shortlisted in the ‘Private Client Team – Tax & Trusts’ category at the Modern Law Private Client Awards.
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The Probate Industry Awards 2025 – Will Writing Firm of the Year
Winner of the Will Writing Firm of the Year category at the Probate Industry Awards 2025.
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The Probate Industry Awards 2025 – Probate Law Firm of the Year Winner
Winner of the Probate Law Firm of the Year at the Probate Industry Awards 2025.
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The Probate Industry Awards 2025 – Shortlisted
Shortlisted for the Contentious Probate Provider of the Year at the Probate Industry Awards 2025.
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Insider South East Dealmakers Awards 2025 – Shortlisted
Shortlisted for the Corporate Law Firm of the Year at the Insider South East Dealmakers Awards 2025.
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eprivateclient – Top Law Firm 2024
Recognised in the eprivateclient Top Law rankings for 2024, which identifies top private wealth-focused law firms and departments across the UK.
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eprivateclient – Top Family Law Firm 2024
Recognised in the eprivateclient Top Family Law rankings for 2024, which identifies top firms across the country for their family law services.
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Legal 500 2025 Top Tier Firm
Ranked in The Legal 500 UK Solicitors Guide 2025, with five top-tier rankings and 34 lawyers recommended by the guide.
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Credit & Collections Technology Awards 2024 – Finalist
The Collections and Recoveries team were finalists for the ‘Vulnerable Customer Identification & Screening Solution’ and ‘Compliance & Regulatory Technology Solution’ categories at the Credit & Collections Technology Awards 2024.
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Credit & Collections Industry Awards 2024 – Winner
The Collections and Recoveries team has been awarded ‘Legal Firm of the Year’ at the Credit & Collections Industry Awards 2024.
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Credit & Collections Industry Awards 2024 – Finalist
The Collections and Recoveries team were finalists for the ‘Consumer Collections Team of the Year’ award at the Credit & Collections Industry Awards 2024.
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Kent Law Society Awards 2024 – Winner
Family Partner, Mark Leeson wins ‘Pro Bono’ award at the Kent Law Society Awards 2024.
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The Probate Industry Awards 2024 – Best estate planning team – Winner
Winner of the ‘Best Estate Planning Team’ category at The Probate Industry Awards 2024.
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Kent Law Society Awards 2024 – Shortlisted
Paige Hinkins and Chloe Croft who were both finalists in Kent Law Society’s Junior Lawyer category.
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Insider South East Dealmakers Awards 2024 – Shortlisted
Shortlisted for the Deal of the Year (£10m-£40m) at the Insider South East Dealmakers Awards 2024.
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The Probate Industry Awards 2024 – Highly commended
Highly commended in the ‘Best Probate Law Firm – Regional’ category at The Probate Industry Awards 2024.
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Legal 500 2024 Top Tier Firm
Legal 500 UK is a guide to law firms in the UK. It is published annually and researched and written by an experienced team.
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The British Wills & Probate Awards 2023 – Highly Commended
The Brachers Private Client team were awarded highly commended in the ‘Private Client of the Year – Large’ category at The British Wills & Probate Awards 2023.
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The International Management Excellence Awards 2023
Brachers were awarded second place in The International Management Excellence Awards 2023 for the ‘Best sustaining culture’.
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Family Law Awards 2023 – Shortlisted
Shortlisted in ‘The Community Interaction Award’ at the Family Law Awards 2023.
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South East Young Professional Awards – Young Lawyer of the Year
Corporate and Commercial Associate, Alistair Wickham shortlisted for ‘Young Lawyer of the Year’ award.
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UK Probate Research Awards 2023 – Winner
Winner of the ‘Best Deputyship Firm – London and the South East’ category at the UK Probate Research Awards 2023.
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Law Society Awards 2023 – shortlisted
Private Client Solicitor, Paige Harrison shortlisted for ‘Junior Lawyer’ award.
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UK Probate Research Awards 2023 – Shortlisted
Shortlisted in the ‘Best Private Deputyship Firm – London and the South East‘ category at the UK Probate Research Awards 2023.
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Insider South East Dealmakers Awards 2023 – Deal of the Year
Winners of Deal of the Year (sub £10m) at the Insider South East Dealmakers Awards 2023.
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UK Probate Research Awards 2023 – Shortlisted
Shortlisted in the ‘Best Probate Law Firm – London and the South East‘ category at the UK Probate Research Awards 2023.
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BWAP Awards Best Use of Technology
Brachers were awarded ‘Highly Commended’ for the Best Use of Technology Award at The British Wills and Probate Awards 2021.
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Law Society Excellence Awards 2021 – shortlisted
Shortlisted for an ‘Excellence in Practice Management’ award recognising the firms technological innovation and a focus on continuous improvement.
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MPF Awards for Management Excellence 2021 – second place
Second place in the ‘Best operational continuity’ category at the Managing Partners’ Forum Awards.
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South East Dealmakers Awards 2021 – shortlisted
Nominated in four categories at Insider Media’s Dealmakers Awards 2021, including ‘Corporate Law Firm of the Year’ and ‘Corporate Lawyer of the Year’.
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UK Probate Research Awards 2021 – winner
Winner in the ‘Best Probate Law Firm – London and the South East’ category, as well as being shortlisted in the ‘Young Wills and Probate Professional Award’ category.
We strive to provide the very best standards of service to our clients and staff and this is evidenced through our accreditation to quality standards such as ISO 9001 and 14001.
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Best Companies accredited
Accredited by Best Companies as an ‘outstanding’ place to work, signifying ‘very good’ levels of workplace engagement.
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2buy2 Accredited Supplier
We are one of very few firms appointed to supply employment and HR services to schools in London and the South East.
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Cyber Essentials Certified
This government-backed scheme is designed to guard against the most common internet-based cyber security threats.
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ISO 14001
ISO 14001 is the internationally recognised standard for the environmental management of businesses. It helps businesses to identify, control and monitor the impacts they have on the environment.
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ISO 9001
ISO 9001 is the internationally recognised standard for managing your business in a quality way. It’s based on principles such as focusing on customers, doing things systematically and continuously looking for ways to improve.
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Resolution Member
Resolution, formerly known as the Solicitors Family Law Association, encourages good practice through accreditation and campaigns for improvements to the family law justice system.
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Resolution Mediator Member
Resolution mediators support the principles of the Resolution code of practice and are specially trained to help clients talk face-to-face even in difficult circumstances.
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Resolution Collaborative Family Lawyer
All collaborative lawyers are specially trained by Resolution and are signed up to Resolution’s code of practice.
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The Law Society – Conveyancing Quality Scheme
Accredited by the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS), which provides a recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing practices.
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Association of Personal Injury Lawyers
Accredited by APIL, a not-for-profit campaign organisation dedicated to protecting and enhancing access to justice, improving the services provided for victims of personal injury and campaigning to change the law wherever appropriate.
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Headway Head Injury Solicitor
Listed as an approved head injury solicitor in the Headway directory where we assist people with personal injury litigation and work to the Headway Personal Injury Code of Conduct.
Our expertise and influence in the legal industry is enriched by our partnerships and involvement in organisations such as STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners), ALA (Agricultural Law Association) and The Association of Lifetime Lawyers.
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The Association of Lifetime Lawyers (formerly Solicitors for the Elderly)
A member of the independent, national organisation of lawyers and chartered legal executives who provide specialist legal advice for older and vulnerable people, their families and carers.
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Almshouse Association
A panel consultant for the Almshouse Association, which provides support, information and guidance to more than 1,600 independent almshouse member charities that provide homes for around 35,000 residents across the United Kingdom.
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Working to become a Dementia Friendly Organisation
Spearheaded by our own Dementia Friends Champion, Mary Rimmer, Brachers is now on the path to become a Dementia Friendly Organisation
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STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners)
Member of STEP, the global professional association for practitioners who specialise in family inheritance and succession planning.
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Kent Corporate Finance Alliance
Member of the KCFA, an independent alliance of specialist professional firms providing services in the Kent region.
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The Lawyer Network
Member of The Lawyer Network, giving us the ability to find high quality, reputable legal support for UK clients on matters in jurisdictions around the world.
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Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce Patron
Working with the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce to support the Kent economy and facilitate individual and business success.
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Visit Kent Corporate Partner
Working to help support the tourism industry in Kent and share our expertise and knowledge with leading tourism businesses.
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One Maidstone
Proud supporter of the One Maidstone Business Improvement District, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving the trading environment in Maidstone and enhancing the town centre for residents and visitors.
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Marcalliance
An alliance of independent law firms across the globe, who all share the same cores values and same high standards for service and quality.
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ALA – Agricultural Law Association
Member of the UK’s largest inter-professional organisation devoted to the law and business of the countryside.
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OnlyMums & OnlyDads Family Law Panel
Member of a national network of experts dedicated to supporting families by empowering them to make the best choices in navigating the legal process, working exclusively with Resolution members.
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Headway Corporate Supporter 2025
Headway – the brain injury association provides information, support and services to those affected by brain injuries and campaigns to reduce the incidence of brain injury.
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Collaborative Employment Law
A service offered by a group of employment lawyers who are committed to working together to resolve employment and workplace disputes. Members will have undergone internal workplace mediation training and hold an ACAS Certificate of Internal Workplace Mediation or equivalent.
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