A new edition has been published, the details can be seen here:
Chambers UK: A Client's Guide to the UK Legal Profession 2009 isbn 9780855141189

Chambers UK: A Client's Guide to the UK Legal Profession 2008


ISBN13: 9780855141172
ISBN: 0855141174
New Edition ISBN: 9780855141189
Published: November 2007
Publisher: Chambers & Partners
Country of Publication: UK
Binding: Hardback
Price: £80.00

First published in 1990, Chambers UK has established a reputation for its in-depth research. Based on thousands of interviews with lawyers and clients, Chambers UK ranks solicitors and barristers in over 60 specialist areas of law.

The qualities on which rankings are assessed include technical legal ability, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by the client. The rankings and editorial comment about lawyers are independent and objective. Inclusion in the guide is based solely on the research team's findings. No-one can 'buy their way in'.

Additional features:-

  • The In-house Lawyers section: a listing of heads of legal departments and company secretaries.
  • Litigation support: an A-Z of leading firms of accountants and independent consultants who specialise in forensic accounting.
  • Charge-out rates of solicitors and barristers
  • Best Business Lawyer: a client survey of the leading all-round business lawyers.
  • Regional reviews of law firms in all the regions of the UK and listing of law firms by size.
  • Stars at the Bar: top barristers and their earnings.