McDonnell Ellis LLP has been recognised by both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners this year.
The Legal 500 said of the firm: “Praised for its ‘strength and depth of expertise’, specialist financial services regulatory firm McDonnell Ellis LLP houses a team of ‘highly experienced’ partners, including practice leader Brian McDonnell, David Ellis and Richard Ellis, who joined from Charles Russell Speechlys LLP in September 2022.


Brian McDonnell was recognised as a leading individual by both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, and improved his ranking with the latter.
Clients told Chambers’ researchers:
“Brian has an understanding of the subject and is commercially minded. He provides a pragmatic application of the law in a relevant way.”
“Brian is a very clear, practical and concise lawyer. He gives commercial and pragmatic advice and takes the time to explain complicated regulatory concepts in a way that is always understandable.”
“He is very thoughtful and professional.”
“Brian was excellent in his knowledge, client interaction and service delivery.”