Independent legal survey has commended Band Hatton Button as the leading law firm in Coventry

A respected independent legal survey has commended Band Hatton Button as the leading law firm in Coventry.

Band Hatton Button, in Warwick Road, has retained its reputation as one of the most reliable and diverse firms in the West Midlands after it was listed in eight categories by The Legal 500.

The Legal 500, published annually, is widely acknowledged as the leading legal referral guide and lists the top law firms and lawyers across the UK.

In this year's listings Band Hatton Button, which employs 76 staff, featured in more categories than any other law firm in Coventry underlining its reputation for delivering excellent standards of service.

The firm was recommended for its work in corporate and commercial, commercial litigation, commercial property, debt recovery, charities and not-for-profit, family law, personal tax, trusts and probate and education.

Partners Jonathan Wilby, Malcolm Thomas and John French were recognised for their work in commercial litigation after opposing a High Court injunction order requiring disclosure on the grounds of competition law and data protection.

Band Hatton Button was also the highest ranked law firm in the city for family law with partner Tracy Cross commended for her mediation skills during complex children issues in divorces.

Haydn Jones, partner corporate and commercial, was also singled out for praise for his work in education and Nick Button, partner commercial property, was noted for strong activity around acquisitions and disposals.

Philip Costigan, Senior Partner, said he was extremely pleased with this year's results, which have once again highlighted the firm's strength in the region.

"This is the third year we have been recognised in eight categories which is a fantastic achievement.

We are very pleased to see that Band Hatton Button was the only law firm in Coventry to be named in the corporate and commercial, commercial litigation, charities, education and commercial property sectors.

Not only do these results underline our commitment to delivering the highest quality of service to our clients, the broad range of categories we have been recommended in also showcases the strength and diversity of the firm.

The Legal 500 is the bible of the legal profession and to gain this sort of recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the whole team."