Over 400 members of the Liverpool City Region’s legal community gathered on 12 November for the Liverpool Law Society Annual Dinner and Legal Awards 2026, an evening dedicated to recognising the individuals, firms and teams shaping the future of the profession.
At the Annual Dinner, members and guests were privileged to hear from Professor Michael Wooldridge, Ashall Professor of the Foundations of Artificial Intelligence in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Oxford about the history of AI in the 21st century. There was a collection for the nominated charity, Centrepoint. Over £2,000 was raised.
Bringing together legal professionals from across the region, the prestigious black-tie event provided an opportunity to celebrate success, acknowledge outstanding contributions, and reflect on the strength and diversity of the local legal sector. Guests enjoyed an evening of engagement, inspiration and recognition as award winners were honoured for their commitment to excellence and service.
A spokesperson for the judging panel said “The quality of this year’s entries demonstrates just how much legal talent exists across Liverpool and the wider City Region. We have seen exceptional lawyers, ambitious new talent, innovative teams and firms combining centuries of heritage with new technology and entirely new ways of delivering legal services.
“What stands out is that their impact reaches far beyond the legal profession. These organisations create skilled jobs, develop young people, support businesses, help vulnerable people, contribute to their communities and undertake work of national and international significance.
“The Liverpool City Region should be proud of its legal sector. It is an important economic asset in its own right, but it is also an enabler of growth across almost every other part of our economy.”
The winners of Liverpool Law Society’s 2026 Legal Awards are:
Law Firm Award (50+ employees) – Hill Dickinson
Law Firm Award (1-49 employees) – HM3 Legal
Outstanding Lawyer Award – Elkan Abrahamson of Broudie Jackson Canter
Equality Diversity & Inclusion Award – Fletchers Solicitors
Rising Star Award – Charlotte Ashton of Fletchers Solicitors
Outstanding Team Award (Family Law) – MSB
Outstanding Team Award (Non-Contentious) – Bell, Lamb & Joynson Solicitors
Outstanding Team Award (Dispute Resolution & Litigation) – DWF
The President of the Society, Sarah Mansfield, said she was “delighted to see so much support for all those nominated for prizes” and passes on her heartfelt congratulations to the winners and all those who applied. “It was lovely to see so many of our members having such a fantastic night, it was a pleasure to be there.”
The thanks of the Society go to the sponsors of the evening Benchmark Financial Planning, Clio, Fogo de Chao, Landmark Information, Liverpool BID, Liverpool John Moores University, Miller Insurance and The University of Law.
Keep a look out for the online photo album which will be available on Monday.