. But we`ve also received external recognition through recent awards for the work we`ve done. The awards ceremony, held at Leeds` New Dock Hall, brought together hundreds of county professionals to celebrate the achievements of the Yorkshire legal community. “The winner of the internal award does incredibly important work and makes an admirable contribution to Yorkshire`s economy. In particular, the legal team has done a quality job supporting the rollout of key programs at the pace and scale of the pandemic. “The winner of the 2021 Labour Law Award is very forward-thinking for a niche law firm and constantly applies its mental health philosophy. It is more than a law firm and contributes to the culture of the legal profession. The jury is amazed at all that this company has accomplished. “The 2021 Private Client Award winning team is well managed, deeply integrated into the local community and strongly customer-oriented. An example that others can follow. Natalie Cosgrove, President of the Yorkshire Union of Law Societies, Health Advocate at Switalskis Solicitors and Chair of the Independent Jury for 2021, said of the judging process and the quality displayed: “While nominees clearly want to win awards, after all we are lawyers, it`s an integral part of our nature. I would just say it`s more. So much more.
“The litigation and dispute resolution work for which this firm is rewarded is very demanding and challenging. The Child Abuse Compensation Team is doing a fantastic job, and their work is attracting national attention. They are very deserving winners. In the context of the pandemic, Gordons` corporate team experienced an exceptional period of 12 months, from May 2020 to May 2021. The team has been extremely active, advising on transactions with a total value of over £500 million. “The 2021 Law Firm of the Year: Large award is impressive in many ways, including his work in a number of practice areas, great recognition for his role as an employer, and improving the client experience. For a national company, she is also very active in Leeds. “The Yorkshire Lawyer of the Year Award 2021 is presented to a lawyer for his pro bono representation of clients in a huge case that made national headlines. Their work was vital, great and incredibly impressive. They are also highly regarded by their colleagues.
“The winner of the 2021 Criminal Law Award is a local law firm of international stature. It consistently provides good service and invests in high-quality training to keep its staff at the forefront of this important area of practice. “The Chambers of 2021 are a dynamic ensemble that does excellent work in a variety of practice areas. She also takes her corporate social responsibility activities seriously, does a lot of charitable work and provides significant volunteer support. The Yorkshire Legal Awards bring together the region`s legal community to recognise and celebrate its many achievements. “The 2021 Rising Star of the Year award winner has risen through the ranks of the company with a great attitude and a lot of talent. The winner impressed the jury because he never gave up and is a role model for other potential legal stars in Yorkshire. The awards are presented by a distinguished independent panel of experts from across the Yorkshire legal community. Among the practitioner awards, Neil Hudgell, Managing Partner of Hudgell Solicitors, is Yorkshire`s 2021 Lawyer of the Year. “The 2021 Managing Partner of the Year is clearly a top lawyer, but he has also built an exceptional law firm from the ground up, nurturing his staff and bringing out the best in themselves while treating clients with the utmost care. The laureate is also deeply involved in the profession at large and in the local community. “The winner of this award develops a targeted and effective debt collection offering that delivers results for clients through a flexible and innovative approach, while working with external organizations to support those who cannot afford legal advice.
The small, medium and large law firms of 2021 are Hägen Wolf, BW Legal and Mills & Reeve. Addleshaw Goddard and Thrive Law were the biggest winners – with three and two awards respectively – to conclude a 2021 Yorkshire Legal Awards ceremony, where 23 categories were closely contested. “This winner is one of the best examples in Yorkshire, with excellent work done on impressive transactions for its customers in the region. The winner of the Corporate & Commercial Award 2021 also has a good pro bono offer. “Law Firm of the Year Award Winner: Small is an impressive firm that continues to attract large clients and has been successful in growing during the pandemic year. Her approach to measuring success is particularly innovative and she strongly believes in investing in her employees to move the company forward. Qwoted is a free network of experts: we help journalists connect with experts, and we help those same experts build relationships with the best journalists. Chambers is pleased to announce the prestigious.
Yorkshire Lawyer of the Year • Neil Hudgell, Hudgell Solicitors James Fawcett said: “We are delighted to have won this award. This is a great recognition of the great work of our fantastic team at Gordons. Eversheds Sutherland International (Environment, Health and Safety Team). Litigation and Dispute Resolution Award • Switalskis Solicitors The next webinar of our `Law with Lunch`. “The winning team does a lot of high-quality work in Leeds that you don`t necessarily expect in the city.
