Awards ceremony, which only takes place once ever two years, will be held on Friday, May 12, at the Rum Warehouse, Stanley Dock.

Liverpool Law Society has unveiled the shortlist for its 2017 Legal Awards amid “fierce” competition from local firms.

The awards ceremony, which only takes place once ever two years, will be held on Friday, May 12, at the Rum Warehouse, Stanley Dock.

Two firms stand out in the shortlist – fast-growing MSB Solicitors has five nominations while Morecrofts appears in nine categories.

As well as showcasing the legal work completed over the past two years, the Legal Awards is an opportunity for legal professionals to network with peers and celebrate being part of a proud and vibrant professional and financial services sector. 

Liverpool Law Society President, John Ballam, said “Merseyside is a centre of legal excellence and these awards are a celebration of that excellence.  Good luck to all.”

The shortlist is:

Large Law Firm Award

Brabners

The Jackson Canter Group

Your Legal Friend

Medium Law Firm Award

Morecrofts

MSB Solicitors

Slater & Gordon

Small Law Firm Award

Bennett Williams Solicitors

Quinn Melville

The Keith Jones Partnership

Niche Law Firm Award

DGB Solicitors

Donoghue Solicitors

Goodman Grant Solicitors

Family Law Award

Morecrofts

MSB Solicitors

Weightmans

Criminal Law Award

Broudie Jackson Canter

MSB Solicitors

Zoe Gascoyne, Quinn Melville

Employment Law Award

EAD Solicitors

Morecrofts

Commercial Law Award

Hill Dickinson    

Morecrofts

Work in the Community Award

DWF

Morecrofts

The Jackson Canter Group

Dispute Resolution & Litigation Award

DWF

Hill Dickinson

The Keith Jones Partnership

Property Law Award

Hill Dickinson

Morecrofts

MSB Solicitors

Junior Lawyer Award

Alice Stevens, Broudie Jackson Canter

Carly Philp, Morecrofts

Laura Harrild, MSB Solicitors

Private Client Award

Brabners

Hill Dickinson

Morecrofts

Outstanding Contribution to the Law Award

Alison Lobb, Morecrofts

O’Connors

Terry Wilcox, EAD Solicitors