Entries to this year’s Manchester Legal Awards close soon
Legal professionals across the region are being urged to submit their entries for this year’s Manchester Legal Awards, with less than two weeks remaining.
With the deadline of Friday, 28th March fast approaching, legal professionals from firms, chambers, and in-house teams across all sectors are encouraged to submit their entries.
Entry is free and membership of the Manchester Law Society is not required.
Now in its 16th year, the Manchester Legal Awards recognise and celebrate the region’s best legal talent. The awards span a diverse range of categories, including four new additions: Corporate Culture and Wellbeing Champions of the Year, In-House Team of the Year, Unsung Hero of the Year, and Sustainability Champions of the Year, encouraging individuals, teams, firms, and chambers of all sizes to enter.
In a historic first, the 2025 awards ceremony will take place at a new venue – Manchester’s iconic Kimpton Clocktower Hotel. Winners will be revealed at a black-tie event on Thursday, 3rd July.
Fran Eccles-Bech, chief executive of the Manchester Law Society, said: “The countdown is on for this year’s Manchester Legal Awards, and with less than two weeks left to submit your entries, now’s the time to act!
“Manchester is home to some of the brightest legal minds, and these awards are the perfect opportunity to shine a spotlight on your achievements. If you’ve been holding back from entering – maybe out of modesty or thinking you don’t stand a chance – this is your moment to step forward and make your mark.
“Our judging process is all about fairness and transparency, so no matter the size or reputation of your firm, you’ve got an equal shot at success. Don’t let this chance slip by – submit your entry before it’s too late and let your hard work be recognised!”
All entries will be assessed against four criteria by a panel of judges from the legal and business community, apart from the Lifetime Achievement Award, which will be in the gift of the Manchester Law Society Council.
The awards are free to enter and there are 23 categories:
∙ Corporate Culture and Wellbeing Champions of the Year
∙ Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Champions of the Year
∙ Sustainability Champions of the Year
∙ Corporate/Commercial Team of the Year
∙ Crime Team of the Year
∙ Employment Team of the Year
∙ Family Team of the Year
∙ In-house Team of the Year
∙ Litigation Team of the Year
∙ Personal Injury/Clinical Negligence Team of the Year
∙ Private Client Team of the Year
∙ Property Team of the Year
∙ Regulatory Team of the Year
∙ Trainee/Paralegal/Apprentice/Legal Executive of the Year
∙ Solicitor of the Year
∙ Barrister of the Year
∙ Partner of the Year
∙ Unsung Hero of the Year
∙ Barristers’ Chambers of the Year
∙ Small Law Firm of the Year (1-5 partners nationally)
∙ Medium Law Firm of the Year (6-20 partners nationally)
∙ Large Law Firm of the Year (20+ partners nationally)
∙ Lifetime Achievement
The deadline for entries is Friday 28th March.
For more information visit: www.manchesterlegalawards.co.uk and follow @MLAwards.
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Please contact: mlawards@manchesterlawsociety.org.uk for further information.
