The 2026 Yorkshire Legal Awards shortlist
We are delighted to reveal the finalists for the Yorkshire Legal Awards 2026.
Following another fantastic year of entries from across the region, our independent judging panel has completed its deliberations and selected the firms, teams and individuals who will compete for this year’s awards.
The 2026 finalists showcase the outstanding talent, dedication and achievements found across Yorkshire’s legal profession, from rising stars and exceptional lawyers to innovative teams and leading law firms.
A huge congratulations to everyone shortlisted. Reaching the finalist stage is an achievement in itself and recognition of the impact you are making within your organisation, for your clients and across the wider profession.
We would also like to thank our independent judging panel, and Chair Luke Corcoran, for giving their time, expertise and insight to this year’s judging process.
Now the countdown to October begins.
We look forward to bringing Yorkshire’s legal community together to celebrate our finalists and reveal the Yorkshire Legal Awards 2026 winners on Thursday 8 October.
Key Dates for Your Diary
All the dates you need for the Yorkshire Legal Awards 2027
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Entry deadline 25 June 2027 -
Shortlist August 2027 -
Awards ceremony 7 October 2027
Shortlist
- Commercial Property
- Corporate & Commercial
- Criminal Law
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Debt Recovery
Acclaim Credit Management & Recovery
Harwood & Co
Roberts Law
Weightmans LLPCategory Sponsor
A Professional, Client Focussed and Approachable High Court Partner.
- Employment Law
- Family Law
- Intellectual Property
- Litigation and Dispute Resolution
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Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence
Accident Solicitors Direct
Fletchers Solicitors
Hudgell Solicitors
Ison Harrison Solicitors
Jordans Solicitors
Liddy’s Solicitors Ltd
Middleton Law Limited
Taylor EmmetCategory Sponsor
Fully in-house campaigns delivering pre-vetted, high-intent cases across the regulatory spectrum. Strict compliance, predictable volume, and rigorous quality control.
- Private Client
- Regulatory & Compliance
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Residential Property
Berwins Solicitors
Blacks
Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors
Emsleys Solicitors
GD Property Solicitors
Ison Harrison Solicitors
Mason Thomas Law
RG Law
Woodhall Solicitors LtdCategory Sponsor
Increase productivity, improve compliance, and embrace the benefits of digital with InfoTrack.
- Best ESG Campaign and Pro Bono Initiative
- Chambers of the Year
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Best In House Team of the Year
Bupa
Government Legal Department
Leeds Bradford Airport
Zenith Legal Team
Category Sponsor
BW Legal is a dual-regulated, modern Leeds-based debt recovery specialist with 300 staff.
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Law Firm of the Year: Small
Bailoran Solicitors
Hall Brown Family Law
HTF Legal Ltd
MD Law Yorkshire LLP
MJC Law
RG Law
Ridley and Hall Solicitors
Thrive LawCategory Sponsor
Nuvem Solutions is a Leeds-based managed print and workplace technology provider, helping organisations across the UK and beyond work smarter, reduce costs and improve efficiency.
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Law Firm of the Year: Medium
Blacks
Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors
Hudgell Solicitors
Ison Harrison Solicitors
Raworths
Schofield Sweeney
Walker Foster LimitedCategory Sponsor
