Irwin Mitchell

Founded in 1912, Irwin Mitchell is one of the UK’s largest full-service law firms, offering legal and financial services to individuals, families, and businesses. With a team of over 3,000 professionals and offices in 18 UK locations, the firm provides access to more than 180 services and operates globally in over 200 jurisdictions.

Irwin Mitchell is recognised for its strong client focus, offering 24/7 client care and a results-driven approach that spans from early settlements to Supreme Court proceedings. The firm has been named in The Times list of the best law firms in England and Wales and described by The Lawyer magazine as “a litigation powerhouse.” It has also been named the number one Superbrand in the legal sector and serves as the Official Legal Partner to England Rugby, British Rowing, and UK Athletics.

Recent strategic growth includes the acquisition of Scottish firm Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie and Silk Family Law in the Northeast of England, as well as the expansion of its asset management arm through the acquisition of TWP Wealth.

Irwin Mitchell leads the UK market in personal injury and medical negligence, supported by a national public law team and the UK’s leading Court of Protection practice. Its private client division specialises in residential property, family law, wills, tax, trusts, and estate disputes, serving high and ultra-high-net-worth clients including business owners, executives, and multigenerational families.

The firm also delivers a full suite of corporate legal services, including litigation, commercial, employment, international property, and ESG advisory. It is a member of First Law International, a network of more than 80 global law firms. Its broader offering includes IM Asset Management, which oversees over £1.2 billion in assets, and Ascent, a debt recovery subsidiary serving major financial institutions.

Irwin Mitchell has donated over £3 million to charitable causes since 1997 and logged more than 6,000 hours of employee volunteering in 2023. It has been named one of the UK’s top 25 Great Places to Work for five consecutive years and is ranked among the UK’s best workplaces for women and wellbeing. The firm holds a Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

Group Leadership
Group Chief Executive: Craig Marshall
Group Chairman: Mark Higgins
Chief Client Officer: Louise Lumley
Chief Finance Officer: Richard Allen

Languages
English

Staffing
226 Partners
1,750 Other UK Fee-earners

UK Offices
Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Cambridge, Chichester, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Liverpool, Gatwick, Manchester, Middlesbrough, Newbury, Newcastle, Reading, Sheffield, Southampton