Rainer Hughes is a well-established and highly acclaimed UK law firm renowned for exemplary client service and support. Although the origins of the company date back further, Hughes & Co was acquired by Sanjay Panesar in 2007, as an addition to his considerable Litigation practice. The two practices merged and the practice was renamed Rainer Hughes.

Being a reputable establishment is of the utmost importance to the seasoned management team and partners at Rainer Hughes and being ingenious as litigators, their several successful outcomes in the Supreme Court and the European Court of Human Rights have cemented their impeccable record of accomplishment.

According to Sanjay Panesar, a Senior Partner at Rainer Hughes, “We are grateful for the fact that the practice has grown organically, from a tiny high street practice to a formidable, inspirational, and seasoned company with comprehensive skill sets and the ability to support a broad client base.


Rainer Hughes has a philosophy of inclusivity and has always been committed to understanding and respecting the importance of individuality and diverse cultures. The current team has been hand-picked and can proudly communicate in 11 languages, including English, Spanish, Italian, German, French, Swahili, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, and Turkish, putting them ahead of the curve by allowing clients to receive blue-ribbon legal advice in their native language.



A legal 500 law firm, Rainer Hughes has been unanimously voted as the number one VAT Law firm in England and Wales by Corporate International, five years in a row. National and international media recognition has been bestowed upon the firm. Global Law Experts awarded first place as a UK VAT and Tax Law Firm in 2021, to Rainer Hughes, with the senior partner Sanjay Panesar, being the kingpin, contributing to the unrivalled success. He has also been acknowledged as the VAT lawyer of the year in England, by the acclaimed organization, Leaders in Law.



Rainer Hughes built their company philosophy on integrity, accountability, and excellence. The firm is committed to high values and is equally respectful of clients and their staff complement, treating everyone with the same compassion and respect.

Because outcome and accountability are closely linked, the best possible results can only be achieved if the processes are transparent, therefore staff members thoroughly asses each case before designing a bespoke strategy for implementation. Clients are supported from the onset to the end of the process, as Rainer Hughes accepts full responsibility and accountability for any actions taken.

At Rainer Hughes, excellence is not something that is aimed for; it is seen as a requirement. The highest standards are upheld during the execution of any actions, and attention to detail underpins the desire to succeed.

About Us

Rainer Hughes is a highly acclaimed, award-winning UK-based law firm, with a comprehensive corporate, business, and private client base. A results-driven modern practice built on integrity and an unfaltering value system delivering effective solutions, customer satisfaction are paramount to the company ethos. Encompassed with a legal team with a wealth of expertise and knowledge, clients’ expectations are constantly exceeded. With an impeccable record of accomplishment, the practice delivers premium services across various fields of expertise which includes include civil and criminal litigation, Conveyancing Quality Standard practice (CQS practice), wills, trusts, probate, and family law. An ingenious new initiative involves investment in mentorship programs for a new generation of lawyers. For more information, please visit https://rainerhughes.com .