Prime Highlights:
- Burges Salmon has been named RollOnFriday Best Law Firm to Work At 2026, topping the rankings for an unprecedented fifth consecutive year.
- Managing Partner Roger Bull described the award as a milestone, highlighting the firm’s strong, people-focused workplace culture.
Key Facts:
- The firm scored 85% in employee satisfaction and was the sole winner in 2026, reflecting its commitment to staff engagement and wellbeing.
- Burges Salmon holds Platinum Investors in People status and has been recognized in sustainability and ESG rankings, showing its long-term dedication to both employees and the wider community.
Background:
UK law firm Burges Salmon has been named RollOnFriday Best Law Firm to Work At 2026, topping the rankings for the fifth year in a row and setting a new industry record.
The firm achieved an impressive overall satisfaction score of 85% in this year’s RollOnFriday annual survey, supported by a strong participation rate from its people. The well-known survey collects feedback from thousands of UK lawyers and business professionals, looking at areas like career development, leadership, pay, work/life balance, and the work environment.
Managing Partner Roger Bull called the award a milestone for the firm. He said being named the best law firm to work at for five consecutive years was an extraordinary accomplishment never previously achieved in the sector. He added that the result reflects the firm’s culture of collaboration, commitment and support, emphasising that maintaining a positive culture requires continuous effort and shared values across the organisation.
The latest award comes after a strong year for Burges Salmon. In 2025, the firm was named Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards, in recognition of its solid financial performance, ongoing investment in clients and staff, and long-term focus on responsible business and innovation.
Senior Partner Ross Fairley welcomed the news, saying that being at the top of the RollOnFriday rankings for five years sends a clear message to talented professionals in the changing legal market. He said the firm aims to demonstrate that it is possible to deliver high-quality, cutting-edge legal work for leading clients while remaining a supportive and enjoyable place to build a career.
Burges Salmon continues to invest heavily in professional development, wellbeing initiatives, digital enablement and responsible business programmes. The firm has Platinum Investors in People status and has been recognized in sustainability and ESG rankings, showing its commitment to both staff and the wider community.
