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.

Many of the UK’s national and international law firms were founded in Leeds.  Today they, along with many other Leeds firms continue to expand into global markets.  Businesses from around the globe, and in every industry sector source commercial legal services from Leeds.

Leeds is also the birthplace of the national law firm.  It has the depth of services and quality of practitioners to match the very best in the UK.  In addition, you get value for money, no-nonsense advice.

Top national and international firms have a presence in Leeds, including Pinsent Masons, DLA Piper, Hammonds, Addleshaw Goddard and Eversheds.

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

Leeds Legal is a unique partnership of the cream of the city’s legal profession.  It is the first campaign of its kind in the UK.  It promotes the high levels of service, expertise and no nonsense advice and value for money provided by the city’s law firms.

Backed by the Law Society and the Leeds Law Society, Leeds legal is sponsored by UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) and is spear-headed by Leeds-based legal practices Clarion Solicitors LLP, DLA Piper, Lupton Fawcett and Pinsent Masons. It is also supported by Marketing Leeds, the Leeds Financial Services Initiative, Jet2.com, Millnet Northern, Hilton Leeds City hotel, and a number of associate sponsor law firms.

The campaign launched in April 2006 to attract more national and international clients to the city, positioning Leeds as a world-class destination for legal services.