Chambers 2026 Rankings: Cole Khan recognised as ‘Committed lawyers who are not afraid to take the fight forwards’
Cole Khan has once again been recognised as fearless advocates in the 2026 Chambers Guide, noting their reputation for tenacity in employment law as "committed lawyers who are not afraid to take the fight forwards."
Chambers UK Guide 2026 independently researches and prepares rankings for the legal market's best law firms and lawyers. The rankings are noted as “the most thoroughly researched and independent on the market. Each one is assessed by our dedicated team of experienced researchers using our unrivalled research methodology, which includes tens of thousands of one-to-one interviews every year.’’
Cole Khan is proud to have been recognised for the fourth consecutive year as a leading firm in the 2026 Chambers and Partners Legal Guide.
- Awarded Band 2 for: Employee & Trade Union - London (Firms)
- Awarded Band 3 for Employment: Senior Executive - London (Firms)
We deeply value these rankings, which reflect the trust and constructive feedback of our exceptional clients and colleagues whose feedback continues to inspire our growth and commitment to excellence.
Employment: Employee & Trade Union - London (Firms) -Band 2
The team was singled out for their ability to “provide absolutely cutting-edge expertise" and being "adept at handling individual claimant and union claims, particularly those focused on discrimination and the Equality Act.”
Shazia Khan has retained her status at Band 1 as a recognised leader in the field of employment law.
"Shazia is a very tenacious lawyer, and a strong negotiator."
“Shazia Khan is the co-founder of Cole Khan and brings to the firm her experience in high-profile employment disputes, including group actions. Her areas of expertise include unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistle-blowing and sexual harassment matters.”
"She is really pleasant to work with and very knowledgeable in her area of expertise. All questions and concerns were answered in detail and in ways that were easy to understand."
Emilie Cole has advanced to a Band 1 Partner in this year’s Chambers & Partners rankings, underscoring her reputation for securing justice for victims of harassment and discrimination in the workplace.
"Emilie Cole is absolutely first-class, she's at the top of her game and very strategic."
"Emilie was an outstanding individual to work with. Her empathy, objectivity, astuteness and professionalism were perfect for me."
"Emilie was a calm and steady presence, and nothing ever felt transactional. She was highly professional."
Employment: Senior Executive - London (Firms) - Band 3
The team has been praised by its clients for its client care, team work and dedication:
"The experience has been one of trust, rigor and exceptional advocacy, and any further improvements feel like polishing something already performing at a high standard."
"The lawyers at Cole Khan work together amazingly well."
"The team is dedicated and certainly provides invaluable support throughout."
Emilie Cole has retained her Band 3 status for her reputation for tireless negotiation and mediation. She is regularly instructed by senior level executives to negotiate large severance packages and advises businesses on fairly applying grievance, disciplinary and redundancy procedures.
"Emilie was relentless in her determination. She always led with professionalism and unflappable sophistication."
"Emilie was an outstanding individual to work with. Her empathy, objectivity, astuteness and professionalism were perfect for me."
"Emilie has been very thorough in dealing with my claims and I would strongly recommend her."
"Emilie was a calm and steady presence, and nothing ever felt transactional. She was highly professional."
Shazia Khan also continues to be recognised in Band 3 for her reputation as a fearless negotiator who regularly achieves high-value settlements in private mediations involving unfair dismissal, discrimination and redundancy.
"Shazia provided white glove service from the get go. She grasped complex issues at ease and fought relentlessly for the best outcome."
"Shazia is consistently an absolute pleasure to work with, tough but fair with a very good commercial approach."
"She was insightful, sharp and tenacious in guiding my case and providing me sound strategic and tactical counsel. Shazia is personable and supportive."
"She is very attentive, very good on detail and you really feel you have someone who is invested in understanding the issues you are facing."
The Chambers and Partners legal directory provides unparalleled insight into the UK legal market, recognised for the depth, accuracy and quality of its research. Its rankings are entirely independent and impartial, free from external influence, and are widely regarded as the definitive mark of excellence within the legal profession.
We are delighted that Cole Khan has been ranked for the fourth consecutive year, reinforcing its reputation as one of London’s leading law firms. Our deepest thanks go to our incredible team, whose hard work, commitment to Equality Whatever It Takes, and their unwavering pursuit of excellence inspire everything we do.
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