Financial Times partners with Statista to launch its tenth UK Leading Management Consultants ranking, launching a call for entries that will shape the February 2027 list. The survey will capture client ratings from roughly 1,000 senior executives, covering 16 sectors and 15 service types. Firms range from boutique consultancies to advisory arms of audit and tech giants in the UK market.

Consultants have pivoted rapidly this year, guiding clients through AI adoption and automation restructuring. Statista will send personalized links to participants between June 15 and August 16, 2026, ensuring anonymity and no obligation afterward. The anonymous client survey, conducted in September, will aggregate data to rank firms without their input, spotlighting those with peer and client respect across diverse industries for the consulting sector.

Eligibility extends to standalone consultancies, audit‑accountancy advisory units, and tech firm consultancy divisions, each evaluated on a standardized framework. Participation is free and takes only minutes, yet the resulting ranking will influence client decisions, talent recruitment, and industry perception ahead of the 2027 publication. Firms eyeing top placement must now register and submit evidence of their AI and automation expertise.