Manchester Legal Awards 2015

Last night a group of us donned our suits and ballgowns to attend the glittering Manchester Legal Awards at The Midland Hotel in Manchester. Established 6 years ago, the Awards celebrate the very best of the North West legal sector with categories recognising everyone from big corporate players to small boutique practices; and senior partners to up-and-coming stars.

And what a night we had! As well as being a chance to get dressed up and socialise with the legal community, it was great to be part of such a fantastic event that celebrates outstanding talent across the region.

Click here to see a few photos from the night.

A full list of the winners are below, including the winner of the Corporate & Commercial Award, DLA Piper, which we were immensely proud to sponsor.

Chartered Legal Executive of the Year: Rachel Stevens – Weightmans LLP

Trainee of the Year: Lucie Alker - Eversheds

Associate of the Year: Kevin Clarke – Bott & Co Solicitors

Pro Bono/Community Initiative Award: Eversheds LLP

Team of the Year – Crime: Farleys Solicitors LLP

Team of the Year – Corporate/Commercial: DLA Piper

Team of the Year – Employment: Slater and Gordon

Team of the Year – Litigation: Eversheds LLP

Team of the Year – PI/Clinical Negligence: Roberts Jackson Solicitors

Team of the Year – Private Client: JMW Solicitors LLP

Team of the Year – Property: Eversheds LLP

Team of the Year – Regulatory: LHS

Partner of the Year: Matthew Claughton – Olliers Solicitors

Barrister of the Year: Sally Harrison QC – St John’s Buildings

Barrister’s Chambers of the Year: St John’s Buildings

Law Firm of the Year – Small (1-5 Partners): Bott & Co Solicitors

Law Firm of the Year – Medium (5-20 Partners): LHS

Law Firm of the Year – Large (20+ Partners): Eversheds LLP

A special well done to Eversheds LLP who took away an amazing 5 awards on the night! A wonderful achievement.

A heartfelt congratulations to all nominees and winners on the night.