Continued Lexcel accreditation 2026

Miles & Partners LLP has once again been recognised for excellence in legal practice management and client care, following the successful completion of its 2026 Lexcel Annual Maintenance Visit (AMV2). The assessment, carried out on‑site by Recognising Excellence in February 2026, confirms the firm’s continued accreditation under Lexcel Standard v6.1.

Lexcel is the Law Society’s quality mark for legal practices that demonstrate the highest standards of management, compliance, and client service. Maintaining this accreditation requires rigorous annual review, and the latest assessment highlights the firm’s strong performance across all areas.

A strong, positive assessment

The assessor reported a highly favourable impression of the firm, noting a culture built on service excellence, client trust and staff engagement. Miles & Partners was described as a “well‑established law firm strategically located in Bishopsgate” with a “strong reputation for traditional legal expertise” and an impressive level of staff satisfaction.

All aspects of the Lexcel standard were reviewed during the visit, and no non‑compliances, major or minor, were identified. The assessor also confirmed that the firm continues to maintain Cyber Essentials accreditation.

Assessment highlights

The assessor identified several areas of good practice.

• Comprehensive documentation: all required plans, policies, and procedures are fully documented with clear ownership and version control.
• Robust data protection: staff receive clear guidance on data protection responsibilities, with issues highlighted effectively across the firm.
• Effective digital governance: policies covering social media, website management, and email use are well‑established and compliant with Lexcel v6.
• Commitment to Cyber Essentials: the firm has maintained Cyber Essentials accreditation for several years, demonstrating strong cybersecurity awareness.
• Supportive people management: interviewees praised the firm’s culture of learning and development, describing it as “passionate and collaborative.”
• Strong supervision and recruitment: trainees receive regular supervision, and recruitment processes are transparent and well‑structured.

Continued Lexcel accreditation

This successful review reflects the firm’s ongoing commitment to excellence, continuous improvement, and the highest standards of client care.

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