On Thursday 9th October, the Yorkshire legal community gathered at Leeds’ New Dock Hall to celebrate the prestigious Yorkshire Legal Awards 2025, 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. The evening was hosted by comedian Maisie Adam and the afterparty kicked off with entertainment from Hipster!
Luke Corcoran, President of Leeds Law Society, who chaired the independent judging panel expressed his congratulations:
“I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the finalists for this year’s awards. On behalf of my fellow judges, I must say we have been thoroughly impressed by the outstanding calibre of entries submitted. The quality and innovation showcased truly reflect the exceptional work being carried out across our industry and region.
As Chair of the judging panel, I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to all the judges for their dedication and support. Each has generously volunteered their time to review this year’s submissions and has done so with great care and professionalism.
Without further ado, here’s a full list of the categories, sponsors, and the well-deserved winners of the evening:
Commercial Property
Sponsored by Groundsure
Winner: Eaton Smith Solicitors
Judges comments: They’re a smaller firm delivering fantastic work that set them apart in this category. The value of their transactions was particularly strong, with impressive year-on-year growth. This was a well-rounded application, supported by strong evidence of how the firm also contributes to and supports the local community.
Corporate & Commercial
Sponsored by tmGroup
Winner: