The shortlist for the 2024 Yorkshire Legal Awards has been revealed, highlighting the excellence within Yorkshire’s legal community.
- Celebrating its 25th year, the awards aim to honour top professionals and firms across diverse categories.
- Key contenders include renowned firms in the prestigious Law Firm of the Year: Large category.
- Prominent figures within the industry comprise the judging panel, ensuring a meticulous selection process.
- Winners will be announced at a celebrated ceremony in Leeds on 10 October 2024.
The highly anticipated announcement of the 2024 Yorkshire Legal Awards shortlist brings attention to the exceptional talent within the region’s legal sector. Now in its 25th year, this awards programme continues to recognise both emerging talent and established leaders across a wide range of categories. These include Law Firm of the Year, In-House Team of the Year, and Rising Star, among others, underscoring the diverse excellence present in the industry.
This year’s nominations feature outstanding law professionals operating in varied fields such as family law, criminal law, and private client work. Notably competitive is the Law Firm of the Year: Large category, which sees formidable entries from Bevan Brittan, Mills & Reeve, Switalskis, and Ward Hadaway LLP. Such competition is a testament to the high standards prevalent in Yorkshire’s legal landscape.
The Rising Star category is particularly significant, spotlighting ambitious professionals who are already making a substantial impact in their burgeoning careers. Candidates from firms like Weightmans, DLA Piper, and AWB Charlesworth exemplify this emerging talent. Their inclusion highlights promising developments and contributions within the sector.
Esteemed figures lead the judging panel, ensuring the selection process is both independent and rigorous. Among these are Jason Pitter KC, leader of the North Eastern Circuit; Louisa Soper, co-chair of the Yorkshire Pro Bono Committee; and Sarah Khan Bashir, the 2023 Yorkshire Lawyer of the Year. Their collective expertise and commitment safeguard the integrity and prestige of the awards.
A spokesperson commented on this year’s entries, stating, “The quality of submissions this year is exceptional, and selecting the shortlist was no easy task for our independent judging panel. The shortlisted nominees represent the very best of Yorkshire’s legal talent.” The winners will be announced at a black-tie awards ceremony on 10 October 2024, marking the event’s debut at the FirstDirect Arena in Leeds.
The 2024 Yorkshire Legal Awards promise a remarkable celebration of legal excellence, reflecting the high calibre of professionals and firms within the region.
