17th YEAR IN TOP TIER
20 October 2025
Simcocks Advocates is proud to announce that the firm has, for the seventeenth consecutive year, earned Top Tier status by independent directory the Legal 500 in its 2026 rankings, published earlier this month.
Led by CEO Phil Games, the Private Client department at Simcocks’ is ranked in Tier 1 by the group, placing it among the best on the Island and globally. Other departments highly ranked are Commercial Property, Dispute Resolution, Corporate & Commercial and Banking & Finance. Testimonials include:
“We have worked with the Simcocks team extensively over a number of years now. They are very aware of the client's structure and requirements and very responsive as well, while taking a commercial approach to get things done.”
“For our company's legal needs, Simcocks' corporate and commercial team delivered exceptional results. Their unique strength is industry-specific expertise, providing tailored, proactive advice. We can only recommend their expertise and proactive approach to anyone looking for no nonsense advice that delivers.”
Directors Irini Newby and Phil Games remain in the Legal 500 Hall of Fame UK, a sought-after commendation that indicates “exceptional legal talent”. Director Alex Spencer, advocates Chris Brooks and Kevin O’Loughlin are all ranked as “Leading Partners” and Caroline Jennings as a “Next Generation Partner”. Several other advocates have been named “Recommended Lawyers”, including Elizabeth Simpson:
“Elizabeth Simpson has the deep industry knowledge mentioned above, and is very close to her clients. She is determined to get great results for the clients and will work tirelessly to achieve that.”
And for Winston Taylor:
'Winston Taylor was totally on top of my case, thinking ahead and extremely thorough. I have a very clear idea of our direction and a realistic expectation of outcome and risk. Always responds in a timely manner to my queries.'
Another testimonial for the Dispute Resolution & Litigation team:
“The Simcocks dispute resolution team under Chris Brooks is top-tier. Their unique strength lies in combining expert legal knowledge with genuine client understanding. They prioritise finding the right resolution, not just any win, and maintain clear, consistent communication at all times throughout lengthy legal processes.”
CEO Phil Games commented on the Legal 500 rankings:
“We are delighted to rank in the Top Tier once again and to have received such wonderful feedback from those clients and associates that Legal 500 approached for testimonials. After over 40 years in the industry, it is clearer than ever to me that people are the key to good business, and I appreciate every talented person I work with and every client we represent.”