LawNet Awards 2026 shortlist announced
The finalists for the LawNet Awards 2026 have been revealed, recognising the achievements, ideas and impact of firms and individuals from across the LawNet network.
We received a fantastic response to this year’s Awards, with entries showcasing the breadth of great work taking place across our member firms.
The LawNet Awards give us an opportunity each year to celebrate those achievements and share the stories behind them, from delivering great experiences for clients and developing people to innovation, collaboration and making a positive difference within firms and their wider communities.
We thank everyone who took the time to enter our awards, and we’re pleased to reveal our 2026 finalists:
Excellence in Client Care, sponsored by Legl
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Banner Jones
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Bell Lamb & Joynson
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PLS Solicitors
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Wolferstans
Best Innovation, sponsored by Conscious Solutions
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Debenhams Ottaway
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Isadore Goldman
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Mogers Drewett
Excellence in Responsible Business, sponsored by Document Direct
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Cleaver Fulton Rankin
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Gardner Leader
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Martin Tolhurst Solicitors
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Wolferstans
Early Career Lawyer of the Year, sponsored by Iceberg Group
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Tasha Bibby (Biscoes)
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Meril George (Farnfields)
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Bridget Skinner (Gardner Leader)
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Charlie Johansen (Tozers)
Rising Star – under 35 years, sponsored by Thomson Reuters
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Martha Clayton (Bell Lamb & Joynson)
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Jessica Tomney (Berry & Lamberts)
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Lewis Harvey (Blaser Mills)
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William Cook (Mullis & Peake)
Team of the Year (Business Law), sponsored by Infotrack
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Actons – Employment Team
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Eaton Smith – Commercial Team
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MBM Commercial – Commercial Team
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William Sturges – Litigation and Dispute Resolution Team
Team of the Year (Individual Law) sponsored by Perfect Portal
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Banner Jones – Residential Property Team
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Howell Jones – Private Client Team
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Ward Gethin Archer – Private Client Team
Business Support Team of the Year, sponsored by Baskerville Drummond
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Actons – Business Support Group
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Farnfields – People Group
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Mullis & Peake – Marketing Team
Law Firm of the Year – up to £8m turnover, sponsored by consortium
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Bell Lamb & Joynson
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Howell Jones
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MBM Commercial
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Thompson Smith & Puxon
Law Firm of the Year – above £8m turnover, sponsored by Xperate
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Biscoes
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Debenhams Ottaway
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Mfg Solicitors
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Whitehead Monckton
A huge thank you goes to everyone who entered this year and took the time to share their work and achievements with us.
We would also like to thank our Award sponsors for their continued support.
Congratulations to all of our 2026 finalists.
The winners will be announced at the LawNet Annual Conference Dinner at Celtic Manor Resort on Friday 6th November, bringing members together to celebrate another year of achievements from across the network.
Good luck to everyone shortlisted!
