Family justice body Resolution has announced the winners of its 2025 awards programme, hosted at Church House, Westminster on Thursday 18th September.
The body, which represents more than 6,500 professionals, celebrated its annual awards which recognise innovation, impact and a shared commitment to the Code of Practice. Joanna Gosling, Resolution member, mediator and broadcaster hosted and presented the awards
With 12 categories – including seven new awards – this year’s celebration represented the breadth of contributions members make, and the diversity of the community said Resolution. This year’s winners were selected by an expert judging panel from across the sector, who deliberated on the many high calibre entries submitted.
Amongst the winners were Justin Lees at Three Counties Family Law Group who was the recipient of Resolution’s award for outstanding contribution to the family justice profession, the Resolution Lifetime Achievement Award – in memory of John Cornwell.
The winners of the Resolution Awards 2025 are:
- Resolution Lifetime Achievement Award – in memory of John Cornwell – Justin Lees
- Resolution Barrister of the Year – Tristan Harvey
- Resolution Children Practitioner of the Year (sponsored by Harcourt Chambers – James Netto
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champion – Jo O’Sullivan
- Resolution Finance Professional of the Year – Shaf Hussain
- Resolution Firm of the Year – Mills & Reeve
- Resolution Legal Aid Practitioner of the Year – Ravi Kaur Mahey
- Resolution Legal Executive of the Year – David Cobern
- Resolution Out of Court Practitioner of the Year – Rebecca Hawkins and Claire Webb
- Resolution Region of the Year – South Wales
- Resolution Rising Star (sponsored by Cansford Laboratories) – Zhenja Cann
- Resolution Solicitor of the Year (sponsored by AlphaBiolabs) – Catherine Sousa
Commenting, Melanie Bataillard-Samuel, Chair of Resolution, said
“Congratulations to all the winners of the Resolution Awards 2025. Our Awards are a celebration of excellence within the family justice community, shining a light on those who go above and beyond to support families with compassion, professionalism, and dedication.
“All of our winners, and those who were nominated, epitomise the principles at the heart of Resolution’s work, demonstrating unwavering commitment to a non-confrontational, constructive approach while working in a demanding and emotional profession.
“Tonight has been an important opportunity for us to pause, reflect, and recognise the achievements of those individuals and teams who make a lasting difference to improving outcomes for families across the country.”
