Impressionist Jon Culshaw welcomed and entertained the swathes of legal professionals in Manchester last night as the Modern Law Awards took centre stage.
The evening delivered an abundance of talent in the sector and highlighted the innovative, caring and committed specialists currently working in the legal sector.
Today’s Family Lawyer would like to congratulate those shortlisted and celebrate the victors of last night’s awards.
Tom Lyes, Key Relationship Manager at The Practical Vision Network, commented:
“Last night’s awards highlighted the depth of talent in the sector. The Modern Law awards is a fantastic showcase for the whole legal sector, bringing together different areas of the law and providing a wonderful showcase for such a vast array of talent.
“I’ve also witnessed a great blend of traditional law firms and new and innovative business structures.”
A list of winners can be found below:
ABS of the Year
Highly Commeneded: BW Legal Services Limited & ESP Law Ltd
Winner: Nottingham Law School Legal Advice Centre
Law Firm of the Year
Highly Commended: Hudgell Solicitors
Winner: Birketts LLP
Boutique Law Firm of the Year (1-10 Employees)
Highly Commended: The Law Boutique
Winner: Manders Law
Boutique Law Firm of the Year (11+ Employees)
Highly Commended: Stuart Miller Solicitors Limited
Winner: Family Law and Mediation Limited
Managing Partner the Year
Highly Commended: Ayesha Nayyar – Nayyars Solicitors
Winner: James Thornton – ClientEarth
Lawyer of the Year
Highly Commended: Georgia Holmes – Barcan+Kirby LLP
Winner: Charlotte Clode – FBC Manby Bowdler LLP
Chambers of the Year
Highly Commended: Hardwicke
Winner: Exchange Chambers
Barrister of the Year
Highly Commended: Sally Penni – Kenworthys Chambers
Winner: Nabila Mallick – No5 Chambers
Team of the Year
Highly Commended: OakNorth
Winner: Instalaw Solicitors
Paralegal of the Year
Highly Commended: Machaela O’Brien – Coodes Solicitors & Nicholas Ash – Will & Probate Services (Estate Planning) Ltd
Winner: Callum Scott – Nottingham Law School Legal Advice Centre
Rising Star of the Year
Highly Commended: Markella Papadouli – The AIRE Centre
Winner: Kayleigh Leonie – Macfarlanes
Innovation of the Year
Highly Commended: Chambers365 by Clerksroom
Winner: Escalate Law
Marketing & Communication Strategy of the Year
Highly Commended: Countrywide Legacy
Winner: Morton Fraser
Client Care Initiative of the Year
Highly Commended: Stuart Miller Solicitors Limited
Winner: Farewill
Outstanding Commitment to Training
Highly Commended: Bidwell Henderson Costs Consultants Ltd & My Home Move
Winner: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP)
Best Use of Technology
Highly Commended: Settify & The International Family Law Group LLP
Winner: Chambers365 by Clerksroom
Business Growth Award
Highly Commended: Escalate Law
Winner: Legl
Combatting Fraud Award
Highly Commended: SmartSearch
Winner: Shieldpay Ltd
Diversity & Inclusion Award
Highly Commended: Osborne Clarke
Winner: MSB Solicitors
Supporting the Industry 1-25 Employees
Highly Commended: Obelisk Support
Winner: LawNet Ltd
Supporting the Industry 26+ Employees
Highly Commended: poweredbypie & Shieldpay Ltd
Winner: Geodesys
Outstanding Achievement Award
Winner: Des Collins, Collins Solicitors
Lifetime Achievement Award
Winner: Lady Brenda Hale
