Freeths Senior Partner Philippa Dempster wins ‘Law Firm Leader of the Year’ at the 2023 Law.com Women, Influence, Power and Law Awards.
- The awards celebrate top women lawyers impacting the legal field with exceptional achievements.
- Dempster outshone strong competitors like Eversheds Sunderland, Ashurst, and Milberg.
- Her dedication to diversity and inclusion since 2020 has significantly shaped Freeths.
- She continues to excel as a dispute resolution lawyer, contributing greatly to the firm’s success.
Freeths Senior Partner and London Managing Partner, Philippa Dempster, has been awarded ‘Law Firm Leader of the Year’ at the prestigious 2023 Law.com Women, Influence, Power and Law Awards. This accolade underscores the impactful contributions of women lawyers who have made significant strides in the legal profession over the past year.
These awards are designed to honour exemplary women in the legal field, recognising their roles in shaping law, achieving outstanding client results, or aiding those in need of legal support. Dempster’s achievement stands out against formidable peers such as Eversheds Sunderland, Ashurst, and Milberg, reinforcing her influence in the industry.
Since assuming her role as Senior Partner in 2020, Dempster has been instrumental in fostering diversity and inclusion within Freeths. Her tenure has seen the firm develop a more inclusive culture, positioning it for sustained success. She also leads the firm’s Diversity and Inclusion Network and chairs the Black Lawyers Network, showcasing her commitment to social mobility, an endeavour shaped by her own family background as the first to attend university.
In addition to her leadership capabilities, Dempster is a distinguished dispute resolution lawyer. She has been acknowledged in the Best Lawyers in England 2020 for Litigation law and was previously listed in The Lawyer’s Hot 100 lawyers. Her legal acumen continues to drive Freeths’ strong market presence.
Chairman Julian Middleton praised Dempster’s contributions, describing her as “down-to-earth and authentic” with a remarkable commitment to Freeths’ personnel and their professional growth. Dempster herself expressed immense gratitude, highlighting the talent and passion within Freeths that have made her efforts in diversity and inclusion profoundly rewarding.
Philippa Dempster’s award reflects her significant impact on diversity, inclusion, and legal excellence at Freeths.
