Thank You
We would like to thank all of those who have taken part in this year’s nomination process.
The judges were very impressed with the calibre of nominees and the quality of work being done in Birmingham.
Outstanding Student Contribution of the Year 2025 sponsored by Datalaw
- Nathan Lynas, Birmingham City University
- Gemma Bowen, Birmingham Newman University
- Samir Iqbal, BPP University
- Gurpreet Chaggar, The College of Legal Practice
- Ella Leigh Chambers, The University of Law
Apprentice of the Year 2025
- Tyla Glover, Bevan Brittan LLP
- Leanne Sorano, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP
- Jade Williams, Irwin Mitchell LLP
- Tom Reeves, Weightmans LLP
Trainee Solicitor of the Year 2025 sponsored by The University of Law
- Mahnoor Butt, Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP
- Claudia Roberts, Mills & Reeve LLP
- Ryan Gardner, The Wilkes Partnership LLP
- Alexandra Hill, Trowers & Hamlins LLP
- Hannah Ling, Weightmans LLP
Paralegal of the Year 2025 sponsored by Landmark Information Group
- Reccy Midigo, Burley Law Limited
- Katie Helps, DWF LLP
- Laurence Canoy, Pinsent Masons LLP
- Tabitha Butler, Weightmans LLP
- Wardah Faiz, Weightmans LLP
Legal PA of the Year 2025 sponsored by the PA Forum
- Nikki Orton, Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP
- Dorota Mazurowska, Clyde & Co
- Sue Dale, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP
- Lisa Roots, TLT Solicitors
- Claire Hanke, Veale Wasbrough Vizards LLP
Solicitor of the Year 2025 sponsored by Birmingham City University
- Kayleigh Tranter, Clyde & Co
- Sophie Quinney, Clyde & Co
- Becca Horley, Shoosmiths LLP
- Rachel Ford, Trowers & Hamlins LLP
- Lasya Nair, Weightmans LLP
Junior Barrister of the Year 2025 (10 years’ call and under)
- Faye Edwards, No5 Barristers’ Chambers
- Sioned Davies, No5 Barristers’ Chambers
- Jane Talbot, St Ives Chambers Ltd
- Queenie Djan, St Ives Chambers Ltd
- Catherine Ravenscroft, St Philips Chambers
Barrister of the Year 2025 (over 10 years’ call)
- Michelle Heeley KC, No5 Barristers’ Chambers
- Nicholas Cobill, No5 Barristers’ Chambers
- Christopher Buckingham, St Philips Chambers
- Victoria Edmonds, St Philips Chambers
- Sunny Virk, The Barrister Group
Partner of the Year 2025 sponsored by JM Glendinning Professional Risks
- Sabina Kauser, Acuity Law
- Rachael Morris, Clyde & Co
- Kate Oliver, Harrison Clark Rickerbys Limited
- Benjamin Smith, Roythornes Solicitors
- Matthew Giles, Squire Patton Boggs (UK) LLP
In-House Lawyer of the Year 2025
- Baljinder Singh Atwal, West Midlands Police
- Pardeep Lagha
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award 2025 sponsored by Access Managed Services
- Anthony Collins LLP
- Gateley Legal
- Higgs LLP
- Mills & Reeve LLP
- No5 Barristers’ Chambers
Pro Bono Award 2025
- Birmingham City University Law Clinic
- BPP University Law School: Social Impact Team
- Lottie Millington, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP
- Gowling WLG (UK) LLP
- Trowers & Hamlins LLP
Law Firm of the Year 2025 (1-49 Employees) sponsored by LEAP
- Chase Morgan Solicitors
- Spencer Shaw Solicitors
- Wildings Solicitors LLP
Law Firm of the Year 2025 (50+ Employees) sponsored by St Philips Chambers
- DWF LLP
- Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP
- Gateley Legal
- Mills & Reeve LLP
- Roythornes Solicitors
Lifetime Achievement Award
The lifetime achievement award is presented to a lawyer who has excelled in their career and who has made a phenomenal contribution to our legal community.
The winner of this award is, most certainly, recognised as a leader in their field and as someone who has contributed to the profession in many ways.
The award recognises outstanding achievement, and representation of the profession. The winner of the award is selected by the President of Birmingham Law Society who will outline the reasons for selection of the candidate later this evening.
