QEB Hollis Whiteman has been ranked in the Legal 500 UK Bar 2026 as a Top Tier set across practice areas: Crime, Business and Regulatory Crime (including global investigations), and Fraud: Crime. Furthermore, QEB Hollis Whiteman ranks in Inquests and Inquiries, and Professional Disciplinary and Regulatory Law.
Described as 'simply, a top set with an enormous range of high-quality, both in advocacy and written work. They are at the top of their game’, this year’s guide recognises the set with 85 total rankings, including 22 leading silks, 3 new silks and 28 leading juniors.
In Crime, QEB Hollis Whiteman is noted as ‘One of the best in all brackets of call. Such depth of experience at the highest level. '
In Business and Regulatory Crime, it is highlighted that ‘QEB is a standout set for business crime and regulation. There is quality throughout.'
In Fraud: Crime, ‘QEB Hollis Whiteman remains one of the go-to sets for financial crime’ and ‘A set with many great barristers in criminal fraud’.
For Professional Discipline and Regulatory Law, QEB Hollis Whiteman is delineated ‘One of the longest-established, leading sets in the field of professional discipline.'
For Inquests and Inquiries, QEB Hollis Whiteman is recognised as 'One of the strongest set for inquiries work.'
QEB Hollis Whiteman’s clerking team are also commended: 'The clerks are exceptional. Chris Emmings and Faye Stimpson are an absolute pleasure to work with' and 'The clerks provide an outstanding service to their clients.'
The rankings reflect the breadth of expertise across chambers. QEB Hollis Whiteman acknowledges the contribution of clients, colleagues and referees who participated in the research process and extends our thanks.