Region’s 2025 Legal Awards shortlist announced

The 2025 Legal Awards shortlist

The judging panel members were “very impressed by the talented and industrious law firms and lawyers in the Liverpool City Region. The support provided by those working with vulnerable clients, offering outreach clinic and conducting pro-bono work, was substantial. A strong sense of community engagement was evident with many partnering with local charities, working with law schools to encourage new talent and opportunities, especially to under-represented groups. Our local lawyers attract national and international work and lead on the development of the law. It was difficult to produce a shortlist from all the fantastic nominees.  All should be very proud of themselves.” commented the independent judging panel.

Congratulations to the following firms and individuals who have been shortlisted:

Outstanding Team Award (Dispute Resolution & Litigation)

• Donoghue Solicitors
• DWF
• Leigh Day
• Phoenix Legal

Outstanding Team Award (Non-Contentious) sponsored by Landmark Information

• Brabners
• CEL Solicitors
• MSB Solicitors

Outstanding Team Award (Employment Law)

• Brabners
• Morecrofts Solicitors
• MSB Solicitors

Outstanding Team Award (Family Law)

• Brabners
• Jackson Lees Group
• Morecrofts Solicitors
• MSB Solicitors

Rising Star Award sponsored by The University of Law

• Jack Bookey, Irwin Mitchell
• Jessica Roberts, Fletchers Solicitors
• Robert Porter, Phoenix Legal

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Award sponsored by LJMU

• Fletchers Solicitors
• In-House Legal Solutions
• MSB Solicitors

Outstanding Lawyer Award sponsored by Miller

• John Dove, Charterhouse Chambers
• Kevin Donoghue, Donoghue Solicitors
• Kirsty Leedam, HM3 Legal
• Leanne Devine, Leigh Day

Law Firm Award (1-49 employees) sponsored by Clio

• In-House Legal Solutions
• Leigh Day
• Peter Edwards Law
• Phoenix Legal

Law Firm Award (50+ employees) sponsored by Benchmark

• Bell, Lamb & Joynson Solicitors
• Brabners
• CEL Solicitors
• MSB Solicitors

Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit a nomination.  The awards ceremony will take place during the Society’s Annual Dinner on Thursday, 13^th November 2025.  It is one of the highlights of the region’s legal professionals’ calendar and this year it will be taking place at the Rum Warehouse, Titanic Hotel, Liverpool.