15/10/2025
The Legal 500, the annual legal research directory, has published its 2026 guide and the boutique family law firm Levison Meltzer Pigott (LMP) is recognised for both Family:divorce and financial remedy and for Family:mediation
Under Family: divorce and financial remedy, Simon Pigott and Jeremy Levison continue to be listed in the elite ‘Hall of Fame’ , Benjamin Stowe is recognised as a ‘Next Generation Partner’ and Alison Hayes is commended in the editorial for bringing “particular strength. Lucy Hoare and Cara Lahnstein are deservedly highlighted as “other key lawyers” with Lucy receiving positive testimonial commentary.
Under Family:mediation, Simon Pigott, recognised for his “safe pair of hands and huge experience,’ is one of seven “Hall of Fame” lawyers, a ranking denoting those at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Owing to the timing of her joining LMP, which coincided with the publication day for the Legal 500 2026, partner Miranda Green is ranked as a “Leading Partner” for Family: Kent, Surrey and Sussex.
The Legal 500 has been analysing the capabilities of law firms across the world for over 35 years. The comprehensive research programme is revised and updated every year to bring the most up-to-date vision of the global legal market.
In the Legal 500 2026, LMP is described as ‘an exceptionally well-regarded firm with some of the big hitters and future stars in family law.’
Other published testimonials about the firm include:
‘This is a highly professional and experienced firm. Everyone I dealt with treated me with the utmost respect and addressed my matters promptly and with discretion. I felt exceptionally well-supported during the process with clear and constant communication. I continue to recommend this firm to others,’’
and
‘LMP offers an amazing boutique service to HNW individuals, providing exceptional experience and service, whilst never losing the empathy required in such an emotive field of law. They are first class in every aspect of what they do, from settlement to the fight.’
Individual testimonials feature:
‘Simon Pigott has been at the top of the profession many, many years and continues to be a force with whom to reckon. He is experienced, wise, calm, charming and deadly. ‘
‘Ben Stowe is flying as a young partner. He has confidence and wisdom beyond his years, and he is a first-rate litigator.’
‘Lucy Hoare is a talented solicitor and a valuable member of any team.’
‘Simon Pigott is very simply a top lawyer. He is pragmatic, results orientated and understood a complex multi-year case very quickly in great detail. His wealth of experience and understanding of the family law and the court system was tremendously reassuring.’
‘Jeremy Levison and Simon Pigott exude experience and class. There is nothing that they have not seen or done before. In every situation, they have experience.’
‘Miranda Green has been an absolute star. Her compassionate, kind and heartfelt manner whilst dealing with a very sensitive and difficult matters was most appreciated and sincere. These are difficult times when families are struggling to cope with these circumstances and trying to resolve complex issues involving children and resolving finance matters and marital affairs. As soon as I met Miranda, I knew she was the one that will be able to help me.’
The LMP family extends thanks to all clients and referees who have taken time to acknowledge the firm’s ongoing contribution to the world of family law and we look forward to continuing to work together in the years to come.
