Upcoming 2024 Legal and Law Awards

The British Claims Awards categories are open to everyone involved in insurance claims, from outstanding rising stars to claims directors, and insurance companies, brokers and MGAs to law firms, barristers’ chambers and associated service providers.

The British Claims Awards aims to celebrate the successes of those organisations, teams and individuals who have excelled in their service to the policyholder.

Submission deadline: 22nd March 2024
Ceremony date: 6th June 2024 – Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Paul’s

The Annual British Legal Technology Awards acknowledge and reward excellence in Legal Technology and IT Security within the UK and International Legal Sectors. Hosted by Netlaw Media, the 2024 Awards will recognise leadership, innovation and technology as well as the individuals, teams and suppliers transforming the future of legal services.

Judged by an independent & impartial panel of experts, The British Legal Technology Awards are open to law firms, barristers’ chambers, in-house legal departments, alternative legal service providers and suppliers.

Submission deadline: 5th July 2024
Ceremony date: 20th November 2024 – City Central at the HAC, London

The Wills and Probate sector once again came together to recognise and celebrate excellence at the sixth annual British Wills and Probate Awards, sponsored by CTT Group, with over 700 people attending either in person, or virtually.

Submission deadline: TBC
Ceremony date: 10th October 2024 – Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, Oxford Street, Manchester

Cambridgeshire Law Society will host its Annual Gala Dinner and Legal Excellence Awards on Friday 19th April 2024, offering a warm welcome to the legal community of Cambridgeshire as we join together to celebrate the collective and individual successes of CLS’ members. The Cambridgeshire Law Society Legal Excellence Awards 2024 reward the following categories:

Trainee Lawyer of the Year
Outstanding Support Staff Member
Rising Star of the Year
Lifetime Achievement Award
Senior Lawyer of the Year
Intellectual Property/IT Team of the Year
In House Team of the Year
EDI Initiative Team
Private Client Services Team of the Year
Business Law Team of the Year
Property Team of the Year
Litigation Team of the Year
Law Firm of the Year

Submission deadline: TBC
Ceremony date: 19th April 2024 – King’s College, Cambridge

Categories for the 2024 Devon & Somerset Law Society Legal Awards include:

Lifetime Achievement
Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year
Support Team Member of the Year
Chartered Legal Executive of the Year
Rising Star
Leader of the Year
Solicitor of the Year
Client Experience
Team of the Year
Employer of the Year
Law Firm of the Year (3m+ turnover)
Law Firm of the Year (up to 3m turnover)
Sustainability Award
Junior Lawyers Division Award
In-House Lawyer of the Year

Submission deadline: TBC
Ceremony date: 20th June 2024

The ESTAS Customer Service Awards is the largest annual event for the UK residential property industry. The Awards will take place in London at the spectacular Grosvenor House Hotel. The winners will be announced by Phil Spencer in front of 1,000 of the UK’s top property professionals.

The awards are powered by the ESTAS customer review platform which highlights the best agents, conveyancers, brokers and suppliers for customer service in the UK. The winners are determined purely on verified reviews from customers who are asked a series of questions about the service they have received through the whole moving process.

Submission deadline: TBC
Ceremony date: 18th October 2024 – The Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London

The sell out event of the year.: The Kent Law Society Annual Dinner and Awards will take place in May at Maidstone.

Submission deadline: TBC
Ceremony date: 10th May 2024 – Mercure Great Danes Hotel, Hollingbourne, Maidstone

Known for being a cost-effective and time-efficient way to resolve disputes, ADR is fast-becoming the default legal remedy by which disputes are settled. Avoiding the court process can be an extremely attractive incentive to those wishing to resolve a dispute and ADR, in its various forms, can be an excellent alternative to stresses, financial and otherwise, that litigating in the courts often bring.

Since 2009, Lawyer Monthly has delivered legal insight for a select corporate readership made up of business leaders, C-Level executives corporate and legal professionals. Lawyer Monthly is pleased to announce its exciting new award recognition program and publication aimed at recognising the invaluable contribution of legal professionals that work in the ADR sector and who help resolve often complex and emotionally charged disputes.

Submission deadline: TBC
Ceremony date: TBC

Lawyer Monthly is pleased to announce that The Expert Witness Awards returns, succeeding a highly successful year and you have the opportunity of voting for who you think should be recognised for their important contribution to the legal industry.

Being an expert witness, of course, involves knowing every detail, risk, and outcome that might be of a particular scenario, and even if the Expert is experienced and thorough on all aspects of the scenario, discrepancies can only be found by the best.

With the past year throwing challenges our way, our winners this year will be recognised on their ability to overcome the difficulties of online assessments and evaluations, as well being a part of remote hearings disallowing the pandemic to prevent them from playing a significant role in the justice system.

Submission deadline: TBC
Ceremony date: TBC

The 2024 Lawyer Monthly Family Law Awards is dedicated to the legal professionals and law firms that provide support, guidance and legal counsel to those seeking fair and equitable results for family members. Given the often emotionally charged nature of family law matters, the attorneys involved have a unique skill set which often includes strong negotiation skills and a natural instinct for sensitivity, particularly in cases involving children.

The Lawyer Monthly Legal Awards recognises that family law is a broad church which includes, amongst others, alimony settlements and custody , wills and trusts, divorce law and emancipation. Finding the very best family law attorney is crucial for those families going through challenging times or those wanting to secure their future. It is for this reason that Lawyer Monthly celebrates the attorneys and law firms dedicated to this diverse and rewarding area of practice.

Submission deadline: TBC
Ceremony date: TBC

Since 2009, Lawyer Monthly has been at the forefront of providing insightful legal content to a distinguished readership of business leaders, C-Level executives, and legal professionals. Each year, we dedicate a special issue to the diligent women in the legal sector, highlighting their contributions and successes.

The recent years have been transformative, shedding light on issues of equality, sexual harassment, and the Gender Pay Gap. These revelations have significantly influenced the legal industry’s progress and response to societal changes and demands. Despite the legal profession’s traditional male dominance, Lawyer Monthly is committed to discovering and showcasing the exceptional female talent within the field. We aim to acknowledge the challenges these women have surmounted to excel in their roles and leave a lasting impact on the legal sector.

Submission deadline: TBC
Ceremony date: TBC

LawCareers.Net’s Student Law Society Awards celebrate the hard work of student-led societies across the country who support their members through activities. The 13 award categories include:
– Best at student engagement;
– Best careers event;
– Best social event;
– Best society for non-law students;
– Best society for first-year students;
– Best society for commercial awareness;
– Best society for aspiring barristers;
– Best society for mooting;
– Best society for pro bono;
– Best society for welfare;
– Most committed to increasing diversity;
– Best law society president; and
– Best law society overall.

Submission deadline: TBC
Ceremony date: TBC

The 27th annual Legal Business Awards celebrates the very best in the legal profession and is the most prestigious event in the legal calendar.

Categories include:

Energy/Infrastructure Team of the Year
Life Sciences Team of the Year
Private Practice Lawyer of the Year
Barrister of the Year
Marketing Initiative of the Year
Boutique Law Firm of the Year
Chambers of the Year
Commercial Litigation Team of the Year
Competition Team of the Year
Corporate Team of the Year
ESG Programme of the Year
Finance Team of the Year
GC of the Year
In-House Team of the Year
International Arbitration Team of the Year
Law Firm of the Year
Legal Technology Team of the Year
Management Partner of the Year
Most Transformative In-House Team of the Year
Private Client Team of the Year
Private Equity Team of the Year
Real Estate Team of the Year
Regional/Offshore Firm of the Year
Restructuring Team of the Year
Rising Star In-House Counsel of the Year
US Law Firm of the Year

Submission deadline: 15th March 2024
Ceremony date: 17th September 2024 – JW Marriott Grosvenor House, London

The Legal Cheek Awards 2024 takes place in-person to celebrate law’s finest talent.

Submission deadline: TBC
Ceremony date: TBC – London

The Legal Innovation Awards seek to recognise visionary thinkers, pioneers, and game-changers who are reshaping the legal industry.

The awards, now in their 10th year, will be celebrating the crucial role promoting innovation played by lawyers working in tandem with colleagues in other disciplines such as marketing, business development, finance, IT, project management, operations, PR and recruitment.

In addition will be recognising the legal tech providers that are shaking up the industry!

Submission deadline: 2nd February 2024
Ceremony date: 23rd May 2024 – etc venues, 155 Bishopsgate, London

People in Law is a network that aims to advance people management across the legal sector. We welcome HR, L&D, Recruitment, D&I, Reward, Senior Partners, Managing Partners and other professionals with an interest in the people agenda.

Our aim is to be a thought leader, offering ideas, insights, best practice and group solution generation. We organise a range of activities across London and the South West plus, annually, a prestigious awards ceremony and thought-provoking conference.

Submission deadline: TBC
Ceremony date: 2nd May 2024 – 8 Northumberland Avenue, London

The Personal Injury Awards provides a unique opportunity to highlight and celebrate the excellence of individuals and organisations across the sector.

The awards encompass all professionals and key service providers working in personal injury. Their aim is to identify high standards of practice and to inspire others to emulate the achievements of the sector’s finest practitioners and organisations.

Each category is designed to capture the spirit and application of high standards of practice, recognising the achievements of individuals and teams.

Submission deadline: 30th September 2024
Ceremony date: 28th November 2024 – Manchester

The Scottish Legal Awards was founded in 2003 and aims to recognise excellence in Scottish law. The independent competition is judged by a panel of experts drawn from across the sector, bringing together industry experience and market knowledge to recognise the greatest achievements in the legal industry from across Scotland.

Submission deadline: TBC
Ceremony date: 19th September 2024 – DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central

Sheffield & District Law Society will be awarding the best and brightest again this year! Members of the Society will put forward their nominations and these will then be voted on by a panel of judges who are unconnected to the awards. This will be a celebration of Sheffield and its districts, brightest and best lawyers, and their achievements over the past year.

Award categories:

Residential Property – Team or Individual of the Year
Commercial Property – Team or Individual of the Year
Employment – Team or Individual of the Year
Private Client – Team or Individual of the Year
Family Law – Team or Individual of the Year
Crime – Team or Individual of the Year
Corporate & Commercial – Team or Individual of the Year
Niche Law Firm of the Year
PI/Clinical Negligence – Team or Individual of the Year
Partner of the Year
Legal Aid – Team or Individual of the Year
Rising Star of the Year

Submission deadline: TBC
Ceremony date: 23rd February 2024 – Crowne Plaza, Royal Victoria, Sheffield

SME News is delighted to announce the return of the UK Legal Awards for the sixth consecutive year. The awards are organised by SME News and have been designed to acknowledge and celebrate the firms and individuals who have exhibited excellence, innovation, and leadership in the legal sector and society.

The awards are inclusive of all businesses that operate in the legal sector in the UK, irrespective of their size, location, or specialisation. We invite nominations from any legal firm or individual who has achieved outstanding results, provided exceptional service, or contributed positively to society.

SME News is hosting the UK Legal Awards 2024 to honour and commend the remarkable achievements of the legal firms that operate in the UK. These awards are an excellent opportunity to demonstrate the quality, innovation, and diversity of the UK legal sector, and to recognise and reward the firms and individuals who have made a significant difference.

Submission deadline: 19th February 2024
Ceremony date: May 2024 – Virtual

The STEP Private Client Awards are seen as the hallmark of quality within the private client industry. Open globally to both STEP members and non-members, these prestigious Awards recognise and celebrate excellence among private client solicitors, lawyers, accountants, barristers, bankers, trust managers and financial advisors.

All entries undergo a rigorous judging process with up to five finalists in each category. Judges are supported by an independent panel of experts comprising of internationally renowned practitioners in the wealth management arena.

Submission deadline: 12th April 2024
Ceremony date: 19th September 2024 – Hilton, Park Lane

For the past couple of decades, the Lawyer Awards have been the ultimate stage for legal mastery in the UK, honouring top-notch lawyers and powerhouse firms across diverse areas.​

Winners are carefully chosen by an esteemed judging panel from The Bar, Private Practice, and In-house sectors, ensuring objectivity and extensive expertise. Judges meticulously score each entry, crafting a shortlist of the finest in each category and ultimately crowning the champions.

Categories include:

COMPETITION & REGULATORY TEAM OF THE YEAR
CORPORATE TEAM OF THE YEAR
ENERGY & INFRASTRUCTURE TEAM OF THE YEAR
FINANCE TEAM OF THE YEAR
LITIGATION TEAM OF THE YEAR
REAL ESTATE TEAM OF THE YEAR
RESTRUCTURING TEAM OF THE YEAR
BEST CLIENT SERVICE INNOVATION OF THE YEAR
MOST INNOVATIVE USE OF TECHNOLOGY
BEST TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT
LEGAL OPERATIONS TEAM OF THE YEAR
ESG
SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE
BEST TALENT AND INCLUSION INITIATIVE
PRO-BONO INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR
IN-HOUSE
GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE YEAR
IN-HOUSE COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY TEAM OF THE YEAR
IN-HOUSE BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES TEAM OF THE YEAR
IN-HOUSE TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA AND SPORT TEAM OF THE YEAR
BARRISTER OF THE YEAR
CHAMBERS OF THE YEAR
SPECIALIST FIRM OF THE YEAR
LITIGATION BOUTIQUE FIRM OF THE YEAR
LAW COMPANY OF THE YEAR
UK LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR
INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR: THE INDEPENDENTS

Submission deadline: 9th February 2024
Ceremony date: 18th June 2024 – JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel, London

The Lawyer European Awards are aimed at leading law firms based within Europe. Each category has specific criteria and the awards are open to independent law firms headquartered in Europe and global firms working within the European market. The awards incorporate country and region-specific awards categories. They were the first Awards established to celebrate excellence across the European legal market.

With over 250 Senior Partners and Managing Partners from the leading independent and international law firms across Europe attending, it is an unmissable occasion meet and network with the who’s who in the industry and celebrate legal excellence throughout Europe.

Submission deadline: TBC
Ceremony date: 28th November 2024

The UK IT Industry Awards is brought to you by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT and Computing.

It is designed to celebrate and promote the organisations, teams, projects, technologies and individuals who have given so much, and those who continue to help shape the future of IT, our industry and digital society.

IT Awards is a chance to recognise and celebrate the achievements and professionalism of the individuals and organisations creating significant impact for our profession and our society.

Submission deadline: TBC
Ceremony date: TBC

The Yorkshire Legal Awards bring together the region’s legal community to recognise and celebrate its many achievements. Launched in 2000 to recognise the outstanding talent across our region, this is a key date on the calendar and offers professionals the chance to come together for a memorable evening of networking, socialising and celebrating.

The award categories cover everyone from the biggest corporate firms to leading barristers, from senior partners to rising stars, and the event itself is a glittering black-tie affair, and always sells out.

Submission deadline: TBC
Ceremony date: 10th October 2024

Birmingham Law Society has launched its 2024 Legal Awards, its annual search for the top talent within the regions legal community. The legal awards cover 14 award categories and all nominations are judged by an experienced panel of independent judges, brought together from the world of law, business and academia.

Submission deadline: 3rd November 2023 (now closed)
Ceremony date: 14th March 2024

The British Claims Awards categories are open to everyone involved in insurance claims, from outstanding rising stars to claims directors, and insurance companies, brokers and MGAs to law firms, barristers’ chambers and associated service providers.

The British Claims Awards aims to celebrate the successes of those organisations, teams and individuals who have excelled in their service to the policyholder.

Submission deadline: 22nd March 2024
Ceremony date: 6th June 2024 – Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Paul’s

The British Conveyancing Awards returns in 2024 to highlight achievements, recognise excellence and celebrate the superheroes of the conveyancing sector.

Submission deadline: 18th December 2023 (now closed)
Ceremony date: 12th March 2024 – 8 Northumberland Avenue, London

The British Family Law Awards follows in the distinguished footsteps of The British Wills and Probate Awards, now in its 6th year, and The British Conveyancing Awards launched in 2021. Brought to you by Today’s Media, the publishers of Today’s Family Lawyer, the purpose of this brand-new celebration is to recognise excellence across the vibrant family law community.

15 categories, all with carefully curated criteria, designed to showcase the incredible work of lawyers who work tirelessly to promote and provide access to justice for so many. Each entry will be scrutinised by the judging panel to establish the shortlist, with the winners announced live on the night at The British Family Law Awards.

Submission deadline: 26th October 2023 (now closed)
Ceremony date: 25th January 2024 – Harbour Hotel Bristol

The Annual British Legal Technology Awards acknowledge and reward excellence in Legal Technology and IT Security within the UK and International Legal Sectors. Hosted by Netlaw Media, the 2024 Awards will recognise leadership, innovation and technology as well as the individuals, teams and suppliers transforming the future of legal services.

Judged by an independent & impartial panel of experts, The British Legal Technology Awards are open to law firms, barristers’ chambers, in-house legal departments, alternative legal service providers and suppliers.

Submission deadline: 5th July 2024
Ceremony date: 20th November 2024 – City Central at the HAC, London

The Wills and Probate sector once again came together to recognise and celebrate excellence at the sixth annual British Wills and Probate Awards, sponsored by CTT Group, with over 700 people attending either in person, or virtually.

Submission deadline: TBC
Ceremony date: 10th October 2024 – Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, Oxford Street, Manchester

Cambridgeshire Law Society will host its Annual Gala Dinner and Legal Excellence Awards on Friday 19th April 2024, offering a warm welcome to the legal community of Cambridgeshire as we join together to celebrate the collective and individual successes of CLS’ members. The Cambridgeshire Law Society Legal Excellence Awards 2024 reward the following categories:

Trainee Lawyer of the Year
Outstanding Support Staff Member
Rising Star of the Year
Lifetime Achievement Award
Senior Lawyer of the Year
Intellectual Property/IT Team of the Year
In House Team of the Year
EDI Initiative Team
Private Client Services Team of the Year
Business Law Team of the Year
Property Team of the Year
Litigation Team of the Year
Law Firm of the Year

Submission deadline: TBC
Ceremony date: 19th April 2024 – King’s College, Cambridge

Categories for the 2024 Devon & Somerset Law Society Legal Awards include:

Lifetime Achievement
Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year
Support Team Member of the Year
Chartered Legal Executive of the Year
Rising Star
Leader of the Year
Solicitor of the Year
Client Experience
Team of the Year
Employer of the Year
Law Firm of the Year (3m+ turnover)
Law Firm of the Year (up to 3m turnover)
Sustainability Award
Junior Lawyers Division Award
In-House Lawyer of the Year

Submission deadline: TBC
Ceremony date: 20th June 2024

The ESTAS Customer Service Awards is the largest annual event for the UK residential property industry. The Awards will take place in London at the spectacular Grosvenor House Hotel. The winners will be announced by Phil Spencer in front of 1,000 of the UK’s top property professionals.

The awards are powered by the ESTAS customer review platform which highlights the best agents, conveyancers, brokers and suppliers for customer service in the UK. The winners are determined purely on verified reviews from customers who are asked a series of questions about the service they have received through the whole moving process.

Submission deadline: TBC
Ceremony date: 18th October 2024 – The Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London

The sell out event of the year.: The Kent Law Society Annual Dinner and Awards will take place in May at Maidstone.

Submission deadline: TBC
Ceremony date: 10th May 2024 – Mercure Great Danes Hotel, Hollingbourne, Maidstone

Known for being a cost-effective and time-efficient way to resolve disputes, ADR is fast-becoming the default legal remedy by which disputes are settled. Avoiding the court process can be an extremely attractive incentive to those wishing to resolve a dispute and ADR, in its various forms, can be an excellent alternative to stresses, financial and otherwise, that litigating in the courts often bring.

Since 2009, Lawyer Monthly has delivered legal insight for a select corporate readership made up of business leaders, C-Level executives corporate and legal professionals. Lawyer Monthly is pleased to announce its exciting new award recognition program and publication aimed at recognising the invaluable contribution of legal professionals that work in the ADR sector and who help resolve often complex and emotionally charged disputes.

Submission deadline: TBC
Ceremony date: TBC

Lawyer Monthly is pleased to announce that The Expert Witness Awards returns, succeeding a highly successful year and you have the opportunity of voting for who you think should be recognised for their important contribution to the legal industry.

Being an expert witness, of course, involves knowing every detail, risk, and outcome that might be of a particular scenario, and even if the Expert is experienced and thorough on all aspects of the scenario, discrepancies can only be found by the best.

With the past year throwing challenges our way, our winners this year will be recognised on their ability to overcome the difficulties of online assessments and evaluations, as well being a part of remote hearings disallowing the pandemic to prevent them from playing a significant role in the justice system.

Submission deadline: TBC
Ceremony date: TBC

The 2024 Lawyer Monthly Family Law Awards is dedicated to the legal professionals and law firms that provide support, guidance and legal counsel to those seeking fair and equitable results for family members. Given the often emotionally charged nature of family law matters, the attorneys involved have a unique skill set which often includes strong negotiation skills and a natural instinct for sensitivity, particularly in cases involving children.

The Lawyer Monthly Legal Awards recognises that family law is a broad church which includes, amongst others, alimony settlements and custody , wills and trusts, divorce law and emancipation. Finding the very best family law attorney is crucial for those families going through challenging times or those wanting to secure their future. It is for this reason that Lawyer Monthly celebrates the attorneys and law firms dedicated to this diverse and rewarding area of practice.

Submission deadline: TBC
Ceremony date: TBC

Since 2009, Lawyer Monthly has been at the forefront of providing insightful legal content to a distinguished readership of business leaders, C-Level executives, and legal professionals. Each year, we dedicate a special issue to the diligent women in the legal sector, highlighting their contributions and successes.

The recent years have been transformative, shedding light on issues of equality, sexual harassment, and the Gender Pay Gap. These revelations have significantly influenced the legal industry’s progress and response to societal changes and demands. Despite the legal profession’s traditional male dominance, Lawyer Monthly is committed to discovering and showcasing the exceptional female talent within the field. We aim to acknowledge the challenges these women have surmounted to excel in their roles and leave a lasting impact on the legal sector.

Submission deadline: TBC
Ceremony date: TBC

LawCareers.Net’s Student Law Society Awards celebrate the hard work of student-led societies across the country who support their members through activities. The 13 award categories include:
– Best at student engagement;
– Best careers event;
– Best social event;
– Best society for non-law students;
– Best society for first-year students;
– Best society for commercial awareness;
– Best society for aspiring barristers;
– Best society for mooting;
– Best society for pro bono;
– Best society for welfare;
– Most committed to increasing diversity;
– Best law society president; and
– Best law society overall.

Submission deadline: TBC
Ceremony date: TBC

The 27th annual Legal Business Awards celebrates the very best in the legal profession and is the most prestigious event in the legal calendar.

Categories include:

Energy/Infrastructure Team of the Year
Life Sciences Team of the Year
Private Practice Lawyer of the Year
Barrister of the Year
Marketing Initiative of the Year
Boutique Law Firm of the Year
Chambers of the Year
Commercial Litigation Team of the Year
Competition Team of the Year
Corporate Team of the Year
ESG Programme of the Year
Finance Team of the Year
GC of the Year
In-House Team of the Year
International Arbitration Team of the Year
Law Firm of the Year
Legal Technology Team of the Year
Management Partner of the Year
Most Transformative In-House Team of the Year
Private Client Team of the Year
Private Equity Team of the Year
Real Estate Team of the Year
Regional/Offshore Firm of the Year
Restructuring Team of the Year
Rising Star In-House Counsel of the Year
US Law Firm of the Year

Submission deadline: 15th March 2024
Ceremony date: 17th September 2024 – JW Marriott Grosvenor House, London

The Legal Cheek Awards 2024 takes place in-person to celebrate law’s finest talent.

Submission deadline: TBC
Ceremony date: TBC – London

The Legal Innovation Awards seek to recognise visionary thinkers, pioneers, and game-changers who are reshaping the legal industry.

The awards, now in their 10th year, will be celebrating the crucial role promoting innovation played by lawyers working in tandem with colleagues in other disciplines such as marketing, business development, finance, IT, project management, operations, PR and recruitment.

In addition will be recognising the legal tech providers that are shaking up the industry!

Submission deadline: 2nd February 2024
Ceremony date: 23rd May 2024 – etc venues, 155 Bishopsgate, London

The LexisNexis Legal Awards were launched in 2013 to recognise and celebrate excellence and innovation across the legal sector. They have attracted an increasing number of high calibre entrants each year. The award categories include Diversity and Inclusion, Wellbeing, Legal Services Innovation, Law Firm of the Year, Case of the Year, Deal of the Year, Sustainability, International Team of the Year, Employment Law Team of the Year and a Business Continuity Award.

Submission deadline: 27th October 2023 (now closed)
Ceremony date: 14th March 2024 – JW Marriott Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London

Get ready to mark your calendars! After the incredible triumph of the Women in Law Awards 2023, we are thrilled to announce the upcoming date for the next edition – 22 February 2024. Join us in the ultimate celebration of remarkable women who have shattered glass ceilings and set new standards of excellence in the GCC.

Submission deadline: 1st November 2023 to 10th January 2024 (now closed)
Ceremony date: 22nd February 2024 – Dubai, UAE

The Modern Law Awards were first launched with the ambition of identifying and celebrating the very greatest talent and success stories in the UK legal sector. Now in its tenth year, the awards have come a long way since its first inception. The event attracts a plethora of business-focused individuals and is very much geared around being a celebration with a definite party element!

Note: Quill is sponsoring the ‘Boutique Law Firm – 11+ Employees’ category.

Submission deadline: 8th December 2023 (now closed)
Ceremony date: 7th March 2024 – The Hurlingham Club, London

We are very excited to announce that the 8th Northern Law Awards will take place on 27 June 2024. We look forward to sharing the extraordinary achievements of those working in the legal industry. It’s time to celebrate our coming together to champion the many talented individuals working in the legal industry in our firms, companies and in-house at a whole variety of organisations.

The Northern Law Awards celebrate the great wealth of legal talent and success within the region and is the law event for all those practising and working in the legal industry in the North of England.

Submission deadline: 25th April 2024
Ceremony date: 27th June 2024 – St James’ Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The categories for the Nottinghamshire Law Society Annual Awards 2024 are:

Junior Lawyer of the Year
Solicitor of the Year
Partner Lawyer of the Year
Barrister of the Year
Business Support Champion
Team of the Year
Community Champion
Equality & Diversity Champion
Lifetime Achievement Award

Submission deadline: 30th November 2023 (now closed)
Ceremony date: 26th April 2024

People in Law is a network that aims to advance people management across the legal sector. We welcome HR, L&D, Recruitment, D&I, Reward, Senior Partners, Managing Partners and other professionals with an interest in the people agenda.

Our aim is to be a thought leader, offering ideas, insights, best practice and group solution generation. We organise a range of activities across London and the South West plus, annually, a prestigious awards ceremony and thought-provoking conference.

Submission deadline: TBC
Ceremony date: 2nd May 2024 – 8 Northumberland Avenue, London

The Personal Injury Awards provides a unique opportunity to highlight and celebrate the excellence of individuals and organisations across the sector.

The awards encompass all professionals and key service providers working in personal injury. Their aim is to identify high standards of practice and to inspire others to emulate the achievements of the sector’s finest practitioners and organisations.

Each category is designed to capture the spirit and application of high standards of practice, recognising the achievements of individuals and teams.

Submission deadline: 30th September 2024
Ceremony date: 28th November 2024 – Manchester

Presented by Meerkat PR, welcome to the reimagined and enhanced Probies that you’ve all come to cherish. What originated as The UK Probate Research Awards in 2019 has now flourished into a captivating celebration that casts a brilliant light across the entire probate industry. This transformation is a tribute to the incredible journey and support of legal maestros, researchers, and vital industry allies, whom we acknowledge and stand by.

Entering its triumphant sixth year, The Probies extend it’s salute to excellence with a broader reach, bestowing recognition upon every nook of the probate domain. From forging meaningful industry connections to amassing widespread media acclaim, this evolution epitomises our steadfast commitment to illuminating the very dynamics that shape the industry.

As we anticipate the 2024 awards, brace yourselves for an array of thrilling changes. Expect the return of familiar faces and the warm welcome of new ones as we persist in honouring excellence within the ever-evolving landscape of probate.

Categories include:

BEST PROBATE LAW FIRM: BOUTIQUE
BEST PROBATE LAW FIRM: REGIONAL
BEST PROBATE LAW FIRM: NATIONAL
YOUNG WILLS & PROBATE PROFESSIONAL AWARD
BEST PROBATE LAWYER OF THE YEAR
BEST CONTENTIOUS PROBATE PROVIDER
BEST ESTATE PLANNING TEAM
BEST WILL WRITING FIRM
BEST WILL WRITER OF THE YEAR
BEST PROBATE PARALEGAL OF THE YEAR
BEST INTERNATIONAL PROBATE RESEARCH FIRM
BEST UK PROBATE RESEARCH FIRM
BEST HUMAN INTEREST STORY
BEST DEPUTYSHIP FIRM
BEST LEGAL INDUSTRY SERVICE PROVIDER
BEST TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION PROVIDER
BEST PROBATE PROPERTY SERVICES PROVIDER
THE UNSUNG HERO AWARD
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN THE INDUSTRY

Submission deadline: 12th January 2024 (now closed)
Ceremony date: 18th April 2024 – 8 Northumberland Ave, London

The Scottish Legal Awards was founded in 2003 and aims to recognise excellence in Scottish law. The independent competition is judged by a panel of experts drawn from across the sector, bringing together industry experience and market knowledge to recognise the greatest achievements in the legal industry from across Scotland.

Submission deadline: TBC
Ceremony date: 19th September 2024 – DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central

Sheffield & District Law Society will be awarding the best and brightest again this year! Members of the Society will put forward their nominations and these will then be voted on by a panel of judges who are unconnected to the awards. This will be a celebration of Sheffield and its districts, brightest and best lawyers, and their achievements over the past year.

Award categories:

Residential Property – Team or Individual of the Year
Commercial Property – Team or Individual of the Year
Employment – Team or Individual of the Year
Private Client – Team or Individual of the Year
Family Law – Team or Individual of the Year
Crime – Team or Individual of the Year
Corporate & Commercial – Team or Individual of the Year
Niche Law Firm of the Year
PI/Clinical Negligence – Team or Individual of the Year
Partner of the Year
Legal Aid – Team or Individual of the Year
Rising Star of the Year

Submission deadline: TBC
Ceremony date: 23rd February 2024 – Crowne Plaza, Royal Victoria, Sheffield

SME News is delighted to announce the return of the UK Legal Awards for the sixth consecutive year. The awards are organised by SME News and have been designed to acknowledge and celebrate the firms and individuals who have exhibited excellence, innovation, and leadership in the legal sector and society.

The awards are inclusive of all businesses that operate in the legal sector in the UK, irrespective of their size, location, or specialisation. We invite nominations from any legal firm or individual who has achieved outstanding results, provided exceptional service, or contributed positively to society.

SME News is hosting the UK Legal Awards 2024 to honour and commend the remarkable achievements of the legal firms that operate in the UK. These awards are an excellent opportunity to demonstrate the quality, innovation, and diversity of the UK legal sector, and to recognise and reward the firms and individuals who have made a significant difference.

Submission deadline: 19th February 2024
Ceremony date: May 2024 – Virtual

The STEP Private Client Awards are seen as the hallmark of quality within the private client industry. Open globally to both STEP members and non-members, these prestigious Awards recognise and celebrate excellence among private client solicitors, lawyers, accountants, barristers, bankers, trust managers and financial advisors.

All entries undergo a rigorous judging process with up to five finalists in each category. Judges are supported by an independent panel of experts comprising of internationally renowned practitioners in the wealth management arena.

Submission deadline: 12th April 2024
Ceremony date: 19th September 2024 – Hilton, Park Lane

For the past couple of decades, the Lawyer Awards have been the ultimate stage for legal mastery in the UK, honouring top-notch lawyers and powerhouse firms across diverse areas.​

Winners are carefully chosen by an esteemed judging panel from The Bar, Private Practice, and In-house sectors, ensuring objectivity and extensive expertise. Judges meticulously score each entry, crafting a shortlist of the finest in each category and ultimately crowning the champions.

Categories include:

COMPETITION & REGULATORY TEAM OF THE YEAR
CORPORATE TEAM OF THE YEAR
ENERGY & INFRASTRUCTURE TEAM OF THE YEAR
FINANCE TEAM OF THE YEAR
LITIGATION TEAM OF THE YEAR
REAL ESTATE TEAM OF THE YEAR
RESTRUCTURING TEAM OF THE YEAR
BEST CLIENT SERVICE INNOVATION OF THE YEAR
MOST INNOVATIVE USE OF TECHNOLOGY
BEST TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT
LEGAL OPERATIONS TEAM OF THE YEAR
ESG
SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE
BEST TALENT AND INCLUSION INITIATIVE
PRO-BONO INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR
IN-HOUSE
GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE YEAR
IN-HOUSE COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY TEAM OF THE YEAR
IN-HOUSE BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES TEAM OF THE YEAR
IN-HOUSE TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA AND SPORT TEAM OF THE YEAR
BARRISTER OF THE YEAR
CHAMBERS OF THE YEAR
SPECIALIST FIRM OF THE YEAR
LITIGATION BOUTIQUE FIRM OF THE YEAR
LAW COMPANY OF THE YEAR
UK LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR
INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR: THE INDEPENDENTS

Submission deadline: 9th February 2024
Ceremony date: 18th June 2024 – JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel, London

The Lawyer European Awards are aimed at leading law firms based within Europe. Each category has specific criteria and the awards are open to independent law firms headquartered in Europe and global firms working within the European market. The awards incorporate country and region-specific awards categories. They were the first Awards established to celebrate excellence across the European legal market.

With over 250 Senior Partners and Managing Partners from the leading independent and international law firms across Europe attending, it is an unmissable occasion meet and network with the who’s who in the industry and celebrate legal excellence throughout Europe.

Submission deadline: TBC
Ceremony date: 28th November 2024

The UK IT Industry Awards is brought to you by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT and Computing.

It is designed to celebrate and promote the organisations, teams, projects, technologies and individuals who have given so much, and those who continue to help shape the future of IT, our industry and digital society.

IT Awards is a chance to recognise and celebrate the achievements and professionalism of the individuals and organisations creating significant impact for our profession and our society.

Submission deadline: TBC
Ceremony date: TBC

The Women and Diversity in Law Awards recognise – and celebrate – the achievements of the people, teams and businesses helping to make the UK legal sector more diverse and inclusive. In order to cast our net as widely as possible, we are encouraging individuals and teams to nominate themselves and others across the range of categories, comprising Outstanding Women Leaders, Outstanding Women Practitioners and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Submission deadline: 10th November 2023 (now closed)
Ceremony date: 13th March 2024 – London

Get ready to mark your calendars! After the incredible triumph of the Women in Law Awards 2023, we are thrilled to announce the upcoming date for the next edition – 4th March 2024. Join us in the ultimate celebration of remarkable women who have shattered glass ceilings and set new standards of excellence in the GCC.

Submission deadline: 10th January 2024 (now closed)
Ceremony date: 4th March 2024 – Dubai, UAE

The Women, Influence & Power in Law UK Awards will once again be honouring top female lawyers who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession this past year – whether in shaping the law, achieving outstanding results for their clients, being an outstanding jurist or assisting those in need of legal services. New categories for 2024 include:

Women Leaders in Tech
In-House Legal Ops Team of the Year
Legal Recruitment Firm of the Year
Excellence in Marketing

Submission deadline: 17th November 2023 (now closed)
Ceremony date: 6th March 2024 – etc.venues, Bishopsgate, London

The Yorkshire Legal Awards bring together the region’s legal community to recognise and celebrate its many achievements. Launched in 2000 to recognise the outstanding talent across our region, this is a key date on the calendar and offers professionals the chance to come together for a memorable evening of networking, socialising and celebrating.

The award categories cover everyone from the biggest corporate firms to leading barristers, from senior partners to rising stars, and the event itself is a glittering black-tie affair, and always sells out.

Submission deadline: TBC
Ceremony date: 10th October 2024