Last night, the Yorkshire legal community gathered to celebrate the prestigious Yorkshire Legal Awards 2024, where law firms, in-house teams, and individual practitioners were honoured for their outstanding contributions to the legal profession.
It was an evening filled with inspiring speeches, heartfelt recognition, and a reminder of the incredible talent that continues to thrive across the region.
Here’s a full list of the categories, sponsors, and the well-deserved winners of the evening:
Commercial Property
Sponsored by Strikes
Winner: DAC Beachcroft
Judges comments: “The winner of the Commercial Property Award has showcased an innovative use of technology to drive client impact, and consistently high levels of support reflected in outstanding client feedback.”
Corporate & Commercial
Sponsored by TM Group
Winner: Clarion
Judges comments: “The winner of the Corporate & Commercial Property award stood out to the judges for being one of the most active legal advisers in the field, with a commendable national ranking and a customer-centric approach that truly sets them apart.”
Criminal Law
Sponsored by Communicourt
Winner: Switalskis
Judges comments: “We’re proud to give the Criminal Law award to a firm which has demonstrated a strong commitment to rehabilitation and social responsibility, including by providing employment opportunities to ex-prisoners who had committed low-level offences.”
Debt Recovery
Sponsored by High Court Enforcement Group
Winner: BW Legal
Judges’ comments: “The winner of the Debt Recovery award impressed the judging panel outstanding ability to achieve exceptional results at scale within a specialised and challenging field, showcasing both expertise and dedication.”