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