How popular isIrwin Mitchell?
In September 2026, people searched for Irwin Mitchell by name about 27,100 times in the United Kingdom, an 18.1% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 47.5% of all United Kingdom personal injury solicitor searches, placing Irwin Mitchell first out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about personal injury solicitors, Irwin Mitchell appeared in two of the three answers and was the most recommended of the six.
Irwin Mitchell is the most searched of 6 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
Irwin MitchellShare of searches 47.5%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Slater and GordonShare of searches 21.2%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Thompsons SolicitorsShare of searches 14.2%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Leigh DayShare of searches 11.6%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Simpson MillarShare of searches 2.8%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top personal injury solicitors in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Irwin Mitchell was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Irwin Mitchell is the most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Irwin Mitchell2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Slater and Gordon2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Thompsons Solicitors2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Leigh Day2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Stewarts2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Simpson Millar0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best personal injury solicitor in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which UK law firm is best for a compensation claim?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the biggest personal injury law firms in the UK?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“solicitors”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“personal injury solicitors”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 23, 2026.
Which personal injury solicitors compete with Irwin Mitchell?
Share of searches by month for Irwin Mitchell, Slater and Gordon, Thompsons Solicitors, Leigh Day, Simpson Millar, Stewarts. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Irwin Mitchell | Slater and Gordon | Thompsons Solicitors | Leigh Day | Simpson Millar | Stewarts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 47.5% | 21.2% | 11.6% | 14.2% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 52.5% | 19.2% | 10.5% | 12.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.8% | 21.8% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.2% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 51.7% | 23.1% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 2% | 2.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 37.6% | 37.6% | 11.2% | 9.2% | 1.8% | 2.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 40.5% | 33.2% | 12.1% | 9.9% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| May 2026 | 49% | 21.9% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 2.4% | 2.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 48.7% | 21.8% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 51% | 18.6% | 12.4% | 12.4% | 2.4% | 3% |
| Aug 2026 | 47.5% | 21.2% | 14.1% | 11.6% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.5% | 21.2% | 14.2% | 11.6% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 47.5% | 27.1K | +22.1% | -0.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.2% | 12.1K | +22.2% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 14.2% | 8.1K | +22.7% | +0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 11.6% | 6.6K | +22.2% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.8% | 1.6K | +23.1% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.8% | 1.6K | +23.1% | 0 points |
47.5%
Held 1st. 27.1K estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
21.2%
Held 2nd. 12.1K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
14.2%
Held 3rd. 8.1K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
11.6%
Held 4th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.8%
Held 5th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, +23.1% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.
Stewarts2.8%
Held 6th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, +23.1% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Irwin Mitchell changed in the United Kingdom over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Irwin Mitchell in the United Kingdom fell from 33.1K to 27.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Irwin Mitchell’s share of searches among personal injury solicitors in the United Kingdom peaked at 52.5% in November 2025 and was lowest at 37.6% in March 2026.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom personal injury solicitors in September 2026?
6 changes

Thompsons Solicitors’ share of searches among personal injury solicitors in the United Kingdom has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 11.9% to 14.2% in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Leigh Day in the United Kingdom fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 9.9K to 6.6K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Slater and Gordon in the United Kingdom fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 14.8K to 12.1K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Irwin Mitchell in the United Kingdom fell 18.1% over 12 measured months, from 33.1K to 27.1K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Simpson Millar in the United Kingdom fell 15.8% over 12 measured months, from 1.9K to 1.6K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Stewarts in the United Kingdom fell 15.8% over 12 measured months, from 1.9K to 1.6K in September 2026.
How are Irwin Mitchell’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Irwin Mitchell’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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