About Leeds Legal

Leeds is a world class city with a world class legal profession, the UK’s largest legal centre outside of London, and a powerhouse of legal talent.

Described by the Legal 500 as ‘a sophisticated and highly competitive marketplace, second only to London’, the city is home to some of the world’s leading commercial lawyers.  Over 180 law firms are based in the city, employing in excess of 8,000 professionals.

Leeds has a wealth of legal practices – over 200 in operation – with several ranking in the top ten firms in the UK, having expanded nationally and internationally. Leeds was also the birthplace of the national law firm. Many top national and international firms can trace their roots back to Leeds and continue to have a presence in the city, including Pinsent Masons, DLA Piper, Hammonds, Addleshaw Goddard and Eversheds.

Leeds has the depth of services and quality of practitioners to match the very best in the UK.  In addition, clients get value for money, no-nonsense advice.

Law firms in Leeds offer everything from global practices employing hundreds of legal professionals, to small practices specialising in niche areas of law.