About

Brabners is the leading independent law firm.

Established in 1815, we provide legal services to businesses and individuals across England and Wales, as well as internationally.

We have hundreds of nationally recognised lawyers based across our five modern offices in Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Lancashire and London.

We’re on a mission to Make The Difference for our clients, people and local communities.

Our independence allows us to be objective, principled and provide a service with heart and personality.

As a certified B Corp, we’re independently recognised for having high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.

The Brabners Foundation is an independent charity that enables our people to continue our rich traditions of charitable giving and alleviating hardship.

Find out more about our services below or get in touch by calling 0333 004 4488, emailing hello@brabners.com or completing our contact form.

Recognised by

Legal Business Awards 2025, Regional/Offshore Firm of the Year, Winner trophy badge with black background and gold, blue and white text and accents.

A badge with a red "b" symbol in a circle, three red stars, and the text "WORLD CLASS TO WORK FOR 2025" with a website link "cert.b.co.uk" at the bottom.

Ranking of the top 5 law firms to work for in 2025, according to cert.b.co.uk, on a black, blue, and white badge.

A badge with a black border and background, white text, and a large red "10" in the centre, listing the UK's top 10 best large companies to work for in 2025.

Yorkshire & the Humber’s #1 best company to work for in 2025, with a red and black design, large white text and a central hashtag and number 1.

LinkedIn Top Companies 2026 badge: blue rounded square with dark border, white LinkedIn text, large Top with a yellow circle and building icon, Companies below.

A black background with text indicating the winner of the Legal500 Northern Powerhouse Awards 2026 as ESG Firm of the Year.

Winner of Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards 2026 for Dispute Resolution, Firm of the Year written in gold and white on a dark background.

A black background with colourful geometric lines and shapes, displaying "The Lawyer Awards 2026 Finalist Celebrating Legal Excellence" in white text.

Colorful ML Awards 2026 banner with a confetti background, displaying WINNER and the caption Large Law Firm of the Year (21+ partners nationally).

Interior seating area with curved pink upholstered bench, beige lounge chairs, brown fabric spirals from the ceiling, and potted plants by large windows.

Our work & services

We’re the kind of lawyers who want to win just as much as you do. We get into the detail early, think commercially and focus on results — not just the legal process around them.

We represent an eclectic mix of clients — from multinational businesses and global brands to social enterprises and ambitious SMEs, as well as families, individuals, senior professionals, athletes and celebrities.

Our practice areas cover banking & finance, commercial, corporate, corporate defence and compliance, data protection, deal advisory, employment, family, immigration, intellectual property, litigation, pensions, private client, professional conduct, real estate, regulatory, tax and more.

We work with clients across a wide range of sectors including charity, health, housing & communities, manufacturing and supply chain, professional services, property and construction, recruitment and workforce solutions, regeneration, retail, sport and technology.

We have strong connections with legal advisers around the world. As active members of Eurolegal and the Association of European Lawyers (AEL), we offer cross-border support and trusted foreign legal advice.

Tour our offices

Liverpool office tour

Modern office reception with curved illuminated ceiling elements, circular light rings, lush planters, and a curved desk where staff assist visitors.

Explore our newly refurbished Liverpool office, complete with a 'secret' bookcase bar.

Manchester office tour

Take a peek inside our award-winning Manchester office at 100 Barbirolli Square.

Leeds office tour

A modern indoor atrium with a glass ceiling, featuring wooden staircase, framed windows on walls, and a central glass-enclosed elevator shaft.

Step inside our stunning Leeds office, based at 1 City Square in the heart of the city.

Lancashire office tour

Welcome to Brabners Lancashire with illustrated landmarks and a windmill on a white wall.

Take a tour of our modern, welcoming office in Bamber Bridge (near Preston).

London office announcement

A view of the London Eye ferris wheel on the left, with the Thames River holding several boats, and the city skyline including Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament in the distance.

We've opened a new office in the heart of the City.

Group of nine people in formal attire posing with an award on stage at the Legal Business Awards 2022 event.

Multi-award-winning

We're pleased to say that our work has been widely recognised, including by:

Annually featuring in The Times’ Best Law Firms, Legal 500's prestigious 'Top Tier' and 'Hall of Fame' and Chambers and Partners.
Winning ESG Firm of the Year and Dispute Resolution Firm of the Year at The Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards 2026.
Winning Regional Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2025.
Being recognised as the Best Company to Work For in Yorkshire and the Humber, one of the top five Best Law Firms to Work For in the UK and the eighth Best Large Company to Work For in the UK in 2025 by Best Companies.
Being highly commended in the ‘Independent Law Firm of the Year’ category at The Lawyer Awards 2024.
Leading in ESG as both Liverpool Law Society and Manchester Law Society’s EDI Champions.
Receiving the British Legal Awards’ Excellence in ESG Award and The Lawyer’s Sustainability Initiative of the Year award in 2023.

“What makes Brabners unique is, without doubt, the people.”
Client feedback, Legal 500, 2026

“Brabners is an outstanding firm. The way in which you manage our family’s affairs gives us genuine confidence and peace of mind — we quite literally sleep easier at night knowing that matters are in your hands.”
Client feedback

“They are not just good lawyers — they understand how decisions play out operationally, which makes their advice far more relevant and impactful. The qualities I have valued most are responsiveness, clarity and an ability to translate complex issues into straightforward decisions. That is what ultimately makes the difference.”
Client feedback, Legal 500, 2027

“Brabners has created an environment where staff can thrive collaboratively whilst pushing the business forward... The firm has a full-service offering, with strong northern personality and ethos.”
Legal 500

“Brabners is a 'northern powerhouse' of a practice, yet one with a social conscience. Its 'Brabners Foundation' has an impressive involvement in the local community, supporting local charities.”
Client feedback, Legal 500, 2027

“Our commitment to the B Corp movement has only strengthened as we continue to engage with the industry-leading knowledge of our colleagues in the global B Corp network. Their support has been instrumental in shaping the evolution of our sustainability strategy and, in turn, helped us to act more effectively as a flagbearer for the legal sector to incorporate people and the planet as measures of success.”
Robert White, CEO, Brabners