Chambers Europe has recognized 13 Goodwin lawyers and eight practice areas for excellence in its 2026 edition. Based on interviews with leading lawyers and clients, the Chambers Europe rankings evaluate legal ability, professional conduct, client service, and commercial awareness to provide an independent assessment of counsel throughout the region.
This year, Goodwin lawyers and practices were recognized for their standout work in Europe, and across the firm’s offices in the United Kingdom, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Client feedback stated that “Goodwin delivers outstanding client service and responsiveness,” as “the team always goes the extra mile to deliver and maintains momentum.”
The Goodwin practice areas highly ranked in Chambers Europe 2026 include:
Europe-wide
United Kingdom
- Commercial and Corporate Litigation
- Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
- Investment Funds: Private Equity
- Investment Funds: Real Estate
- Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Mid-Market
- Restructuring/Insolvency
- Tax
Goodwin partners were also commended as leading lawyers in their field.
Belgium
United Kingdom
- Matthew Ayre - Leveraged Finance: Mid-Market
- Justin Cornelius - Investment Funds: Real Estate
- Patrick Deasy - Investment Funds: Private Equity
- Niall Dickson - Investment Funds: Real Estate
- Simon Fulbrook - Leveraged Finance: Mid-Market
- Michael Halford - Investment Funds: Private Equity
- David Irvine - Tax
- Oliver Glynn-Jones - Commercial and Corporate Litigation
- Sarah McAtominey - Commercial and Corporate Litigation
- Bhargavi Mudakavi - Investment Funds: Real Estate
- Ajay Pathak - Investment Funds: Private Equity
Luxembourg
To see Goodwin’s full results, visit Chambers Europe 2026.