Posted Monday 6th October 2025
Joelson has once again been recognised as a leading firm in the latest edition of The Legal 500 UK 2026, a guide to the best lawyers and law firms. Joelson is ranked in Tier 6 for Commercial Litigation: Mid-Market.
Legal 500 UK 2026 commentary:
“Joelson’s disputes team has a wide and varied experience throughout the commercial litigation area, with noted strengths and specialisms in the IP sector. Alex Vakil joins Joanne Gregory as co-head of the team and brings knowledge and expertise in reputation management and data breach matters. Jennifer Maxwell-Harris is recognised for her experience in advising the board of directors and senior executives on employment liabilities and claims.”
Clients, who were contacted by The Legal 500 to provide anonymous testimonials to support the rankings, said:
“The team has a great range of clients, from larger conglomerates to smaller SMEs and individuals.”
“Jo Gregory is pragmatic and commercially savvy.”
Alex Vakil, who joined joined Joelson earlier this year, has an extensive international and domestic work history. He is Partner and a Solicitor-Advocate and advises individuals, corporates and their management teams on managing risk and resolving disputes across a wide range of sectors. He has a proven track record of obtaining results for clients and has experience of managing significant litigation through to trial and resolving disputes at mediation.
Alex’s work is hugely varied and covers a range of areas including those relating to breach of contract, negligence, defamation, breach of confidence, harassment, personal data, and the misuse of private information. Joelson offers an extensive range of legal services including Corporate, Property, Disputes, and Employment & Immigration, to clients across many sectors.
This article is for reference purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Specific legal advice about your specific circumstances should always be sought separately before taking or deciding not to take any action.
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