Liverpool Law Society is delighted to unveil the shortlist of our 2025 Legal Awards, which celebrate the outstanding talent, diversity, and skill amongst our legal sector membership spanning the Liverpool City Region.
The calibre of entries has been exceptional. The judging panel members were “very impressed by the talented and industrious law firms and lawyers in the Liverpool City Region. The support provided by those working with vulnerable clients, offering outreach clinic and conducting pro-bono work, was substantial.
A strong sense of community engagement was evident with many partnering with local charities, working with law schools to encourage new talent and opportunities, especially to under-represented groups.
Our local lawyers attract national and international work and lead on the development of the law. It was difficult to produce a shortlist from all the fantastic nominees. All should be very proud of themselves.” commented the independent judging panel.
Congratulations to the following firms and individuals who have been shortlisted in the 2025 Liverpool Law Society Legal Awards:
Outstanding Team Award (Dispute Resolution & Litigation)
- Donoghue Solicitors
- DWF
- Leigh Day
- Phoenix Legal
Outstanding Team Award (Non-Contentious) sponsored by Landmark Information
- Brabners
- CEL Solicitors
- MSB Solicitors
Outstanding Team Award (Employment Law)
- Brabners
- Morecrofts Solicitors
- MSB Solicitors
Outstanding Team Award (Family Law)
- Brabners
- Jackson Lees Group
- Morecrofts Solicitors
- MSB Solicitors
Rising Star Award sponsored by The University of Law
- Jack Bookey, Irwin Mitchell
- Jessica Roberts, Fletchers Solicitors
- Robert Porter, Phoenix Legal
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Award sponsored by LJMU
- Fletchers Solicitors
- In-House Legal Solutions
- MSB Solicitors
Outstanding Lawyer Award sponsored by Miller
- John Dove, Charterhouse Chambers
- Kevin Donoghue, Donoghue Solicitors
- Kirsty Leedam, HM3 Legal
- Leanne Devine, Leigh Day
Law Firm Award (1-49 employees) sponsored by Clio
- In-House Legal Solutions
- Leigh Day
- Peter Edwards Law
- Phoenix Legal
Law Firm Award (50+ employees) sponsored by Benchmark
- Bell, Lamb & Joynson Solicitors
- Brabners
- CEL Solicitors
- MSB Solicitors
“I have always said that we have the very best Lawyers in the Liverpool City region, and our awards ceremony allows law firms to showcase their talent, hard work and dedication.
Liverpool Law Society awards evening is the highlight of our calendar, and it brings together lawyers from all sizes of firms, with different specialities.” says Liverpool Law Society President James Mannouch.
Winners will be announced at Liverpool Law Society’s Annual Dinner and Legal Awards 2025 event in November.