Manchester Legal Awards 2025 shortlist announced
Manchester Law Society has announced the shortlist for this year’s Manchester Legal Awards, which has attracted more entries than any previous year.
Leading the pack with six entries on the shortlist is Leigh Day, which features in the Corporate Culture & Wellbeing Champions, Employment Team of the Year, Personal Injury/Clinical Negligence Team of the Year, Solicitor of the Year, Partner of the Year and Medium Law Firm of the year categories.
Six other firms (DWF, Eversheds Sutherland, Irwin Mitchell, Mills & Reeve, Olliers and Slater Heelis) each have four entries apiece on the shortlist.
This year’s most hotly contested category, Solicitor of the Year, sees seven individuals make the cut with Irwin Mitchell and Slater Heelis both having multiple colleagues vying for the win.
Of the 83 entries that made this year’s shortlist, a healthy number of first-time entrants appear, demonstrating the buoyancy of the region’s legal community and on-going appeal of the awards.
Finalists will face in-person interviews with a panel of judges on Friday 6 June before the winners are revealed at a prestigious black-tie event on Thursday, 3 July at the iconic Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, where the legal profession in the city will also be raising money for the We Love Manchester charity.
Fran Eccles-Bech, chief executive of the Manchester Law Society, said: “The judges have really had their work cut out this year, not just because of the sheer number of entries but the calibre of those entries which has made judging especially tough.
“I know I say this every year but the legal talent in the north west never fails to astound me. Everyone in the legal community should be extremely proud of their contribution to our sector which is clearly thriving.
“Last year, we were thrilled to see so many first time entrants and I’m thrilled that the momentum has continued.
“Heartfelt thanks to everyone who took the time to enter – your efforts are genuinely appreciated as you all contribute to our vibrant legal community – and huge congratulations to all the individuals, teams, firms and chambers who have made the shortlist.
“I look forward to welcoming everyone to the awards dinner in July – remember, we have a new venue this year!!”
The full shortlist can be viewed here: www.manchesterlegalawards.co.uk
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