Awards and recognition

Previous Awards

Dispute Resolution Team of the Year (Finalist 2022)
The Oath Middle East Legal Awards
Sheena Sood Client Choice for Construction Law in the UK (Winner 2019)
Client Choice Award
Real Estate & Construction Team of the Year (Finalist 2019)
Dispute Resolution Team of the Year (Finalist 2019)
The Oath Middle East Legal Awards
UAE Law Firm of the Year (Finalist 2019)
Boutique Law Firm of the Year (Finalist 2019)
The British Legal Awards
International Arbitration Team of the Year (Highly Commended 2019)
The Middle East Legal Awards
British Expertise Outstanding International Business Awards (SME) (Finalist 2014)
British Expertise International Awards

Legal Directory Rankings

Chambers – Leading Individuals

Antony Smith · Claire Miller · David McArdle · Joanna Lewis · Joe Bryant · Joe Eizenberg · Michael Salau · Niamh Loughran · Sheena Sood · Tara Cosgrove · Will Buckby · Paul Henty · David Nitek · Nic Pegg · Lindsay Ogunyemi · Andrew McConnell · Fraser Hopkins

Chambers – Top Tier Practice Rankings

Professional Negligence: Technology and Construction (London)
Professional Negligence: Mainly Defendant (Bristol)

Chambers – All Practice Rankings

Professional Negligence: Technology and Construction (London)
Professional Negligence: Mainly Defendant (South West)
Health & Safety (UK wide)
Insurance: Dispute Resolution (Ireland)
Construction: Contentious (London)
Construction: Non-Contentious (London)
Construction: International Arbitration (London)
Construction (UAE)
Construction (Bristol)
Public Procurement (London)
Professional Negligence (Scotland)

Legal 500 – Recommended Lawyers

Andrew Croft · Antony Smith · Claire Miller · David McArdle · Ian Masser · James Vernon · Jeremy Russell · Joanna Lewis · Joe Bryant · Joe Eizenberg · Killian Dorney · Lyndon Richards · Martin Jensen · Michael Salau · Nathan Penny-Larter · Niamh Loughran · Peter Sewell · Ross Baker · Sarah Conroy · Sheena Sood · Tara Cosgrove · Will Buckby · Nathan Modell · Jason McNerlin · Keith Lonsdale · Michael O’Brien · Rebecca Bergin · Vashti Wyatt · Nic Pegg · Andrew Layton-Morris · Lisa Evans · Thomas Wheeler · Natalie Ledger · Jeremy Russell · Peter Kitson · Sophia Harlow · Ben Couldrey · Felicity Hird · David Nitek · Nadir Hasan · Anna Braden · Andrew Geach · Ben Spannuth · Lindsay Ogunyemi · Andrew McConnell · Eileen Sherry

Legal 500 – Leading Partners/Associates

Antony Smith
Sheena Sood
Peter Sewell
Jo Lewis
Joe Bryant
Zoe White

Legal 500 – Hall of Fame

Antony Smith

Legal 500 – All Practice Rankings

Insurance – Professional Negligence (London)
Insurance – Insurance and Reinsurance Litigation (London)
Insurance – Professional Negligence (South West)
Insurance (Ireland)
Real Estate – Construction – Contentious (London)
Real Estate – Construction – Non-Contentious (London)
Construction (Ireland)
Construction (UAE)
Human Resources – Health and Safety (London)
Corporate and commercial – EU and Competition (London)

Industry Recognition

“Beale & Co is the gold standard for professional negligence defence work.”
(Legal 500 UK 2026 – Professional Negligence)
“Their lawyers are always exceptional: they are completely on top of their subject matter and deliver efficient and effective service to their clients. They carry out the solicitor’s role so well that it is a joy to be counsel for them, and I look forward to every instruction from them.”
(Legal 500 UK 2026 – Professional Negligence)
“The team at Beale & Co worked well together, and also with experts and clients.”
(Legal 500 UK 2026 – Professional Negligence)
“I have had the pleasure of working with Beale & Co’s professional negligence team and have consistently been impressed by their expertise and service. Their profound understanding of the insurance industry and quality of their advice make them an invaluable partner.”
(Legal 500 UK 2026 – Professional Negligence)
“The team have a great profile in the industry and work effectively to resolve difficult disputes.”
(Legal 500 UK 2026 – Construction – Contentious)
“I feel confident in their expertise and also their understanding of our position in the industry.’
(Legal 500 UK 2026 – Construction – Non-Contentious)
“Beale & Co is a very resourceful organisation which has always been able to offer highly respected counsel.”
(Legal 500 UK 2026 – Construction – Non-Contentious)
‘The team’s collaborative and diverse approach ensures not only effective legal outcomes but also long-term value through the provision of practical tools, training, and insights to the wider business.’
(Legal 500 UK 2026 – Health & Safety)
“Pre-eminent in health and safety prosecutions, inquests, and inquiries involving construction work or building safety. The team is able to draw on unmatched experience and expertise in related fields including construction litigation and arbitration and advisory work in fields such as fire safety.”
(Legal 500 UK 2026 – Health & Safety
“They are highly responsive, communicators.”
(Legal 500 EMEA 2025 – Dublin – Insurance)
“The insurance team provide best in class professional services in the area of defending professional indemnity claims. The team has a clear understanding of the issues that invariably arise and adopt a sensible, pragmatic and solutions based approach and strategy.”
(Legal 500 EMEA 2025 – Dublin – Insurance)
“The team is very friendly and easy to approach. They are always available to take a quick call to talk things over which is very handy.”
(Legal 500 EMEA 2025 – Dublin – Insurance)
“Pragmatic advice, team are experienced and knowledgeable. Good at setting a budget and sticking to it/providing timely updates and moving matters forward.”
(Legal 500 EMEA 2025 – Dublin – Insurance)
“The team approach is very personable & professional. The knowledge to guide customers in the right direction is exceptional.”
(Legal 500 EMEA 2025 – Dublin – Construction)
“We work closely with Tara Cosgrove, Sarah Conroy, Niamh Loughran, Killian Dorney and Eoin Himpers-McLoughlin. All are particularly strong in terms of technical ability but are also friendly, personable and always on-hand to offer advice and support.”
(Legal 500 EMEA 2025 – Dublin – Construction)
‘”As a specialist law firm, Beale & Co have particular expertise in their chosen sectors. They have a strong team locally who possess a good understanding of professional liability exposure and the particular needs of those operating within the construction industry.”
(Legal 500 EMEA 2025 – Dublin – Construction)
“They offer a personal, flexible, and dedicated customer experience to clients. They are technically sound, with deep insight into all things construction and the region.”
(Legal 500 EMEA 2025 – Dubai – Construction)
“They have depth and a breadth of knowledge of construction disputes across the Middle East, covering Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, and Oman.”
(Legal 500 EMEA 2025 – Dubai – Construction)
“We have found them to be one of the best construction teams in the UAE.”
(Chambers Global 2025 – Dubai – Construction)
“Beale & Co have great depth of experience and a methodical approach, with a good commercial focus and understanding of the business drivers.”
(Chambers UK 2026 – Construction)
“Beale & Co are highly experienced in their field of work and provide prompt advice on matters. The team are very knowledgeable in their area of expertise and are able to assist with complex matters.”
(Chambers UK 2026 – Construction)
“The nature of the work Beale & Co undertakes is at the very top of the profession, and the team is high quality from top to bottom.”
(Chambers UK 2026 – Professional Negligence)
“Beale & Co fields a very strong team led by highly experienced and talented partners. The firm stands out for its attentive approach to client management.”
(Chambers UK 2026 – Professional Negligence)
“Beale & Co is a law firm that is very much insurance-focused.”
(Chambers Europe 2025 – Dublin – Insurance)
“The lawyers are very good to work with.”
(Chambers Europe 2025 – Dublin – Insurance)