SAS Daniels Shines in Prestigious Legal 500 Directory
SAS Daniels, a leading North West law firm, is celebrating coveted recognition in the newly published Legal 500 UK 2026 directory, which annually evaluates the capabilities of law firms through an extensive research programme.
Notably, senior lawyers from the firm received prominent recognition in the respected guide. SAS Daniels’ CEO, business owner, partner and head of corporate Jeremy Orrell has once again been named a Leading Individual in Corporate and Commercial, with business owner, head of commercial and head of the Chester office Kaye Whitby also described as a ‘key port of call’ for local businesses. Katie Hodson, partner, head of employment and joint head of the Stockport office has been recognised as a Next Generation Partner in Employment, while partner Andy Booth has retained his position as a Leading Individual in Media and Entertainment.
The firm has also earned highly-regarded Tier Two rankings in several practice areas, including Commercial Litigation, Corporate and Commercial, and Personal Tax, Trusts and Probate. SAS Daniels received further commendations for its Employment, Commercial Property and Family departments.
Significantly, 22 partners and solicitors from SAS Daniels were named in the directory, either individually or as part of their teams. Family law partner Anita Scorah was recognised as ’highly professional, knowledgeable, extremely thorough, client-focused, empathetic’ who ‘goes above and beyond’. Genevieve Powrie, partner and elderly, care and mental capacity specialist and Helen Gowin, partner, joint head of the Congleton office and head of the estate administration and probate team, are described by a client as ‘subject matter experts in their areas of advice. I value their responsiveness and engagement.’
Jeremy Orrell, chief executive officer at SAS Daniels, commented: “Each year, our dedicated team continues to achieve strong recognition in the Legal 500 rankings, a testament to their outstanding expertise and commitment to delivering exemplary legal services to businesses and individuals both locally and nationwide.
“The Legal 500 is recognised as the foremost legal directory, and we are honoured to receive this level of acknowledgement, with so many members of our highly skilled team commended. I extend my gratitude to colleagues across the firm and congratulate them on their well-earned achievements.”
SAS Daniels LLP is a Cheshire-based law firm with offices in Stockport, Chester, Macclesfield and Congleton, servicing both businesses and individuals throughout the local area and nationwide.
The firm is committed to helping clients thrive in both their personal and professional lives, using their expertise, technical know-how and friendly approach to understand the needs and protect the interests of their clients. SAS Daniels’ 120-strong specialist team and 22 partners are all equipped to help resolve any legal matter regardless of size, ensuring a personalised experience is delivered from an experienced and approachable legal specialist.
For businesses, the solicitors support with corporate and commercial legal advice, dispute resolution, property transactions and employment and HR advice. For individuals, the firm can carry out property conveyancing, help with wills and wealth planning, and provide family law services, including divorce.
As a growing firm, SAS Daniels is looking to add to its talented team and is always keen to hear from solicitors with a corporate, private client or commercial property background, and from experienced residential conveyancers and assistants who will continue to fulfil the firm’s promise to understand its clients’ needs and protect their interests.
