We are delighted to reveal the finalists of the inaugural Legal News Wales Awards 2025, a celebration of excellence in the business of law in Wales. Following an outstanding response from across the legal sector, the shortlist showcases the inspiring individuals, teams and businesses who are shaping the future of legal services in Wales.
The awards programme spotlights exceptional performance and innovation in leadership, business operations, marketing, client service, finance, tech, culture, community support, pro bono work and more – to showcase the strength and impact of the entire legal profession in and beyond Wales.
Submissions were made from law firms, in-house legal teams, barristers’ chambers, legal advice clinics, and individuals across the nation, filled with exceptional evidence for excellence. Our judges had a challenging task to determine the finalists, who are now preparing for their in-person interviews with our esteemed judging panel.
The Finalists
Legal Services Transformation of the Year Award
- 30 Park Place
- CJCH Solicitors
- Redkite Solicitors
Business Growth of the Year Award
(Supported by Ogi Pro)
- Browne Jacobson
- Darwin Gray
- HCR Law
- Newfields
Marketing Initiative of the Year
(Supported by Conscious Solutions)
- Harding Evans LLP
- Howells Solicitors
- Robertsons Solicitors
Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Award
(Supported by the Solicitors Regulation Authority)
- Blake Morgan LLP
- Browne Jacobson
- Cardiff University
Wellbeing Strategy of the Year
(Supported by LawCare)
- JCP Solicitors
- Redkite Solicitors
- Watkins & Gunn
Client Experience Award
- Newfields
- Robertsons Solicitors
- Watkins & Gunn
Pro Bono Award
(Supported by the Pro Bono Committee for Wales)
- Bangor University Legal Advice Clinic
- Cardiff University Legal Clinic
- Commonhold & Leasehold Experts
- Robertsons Solicitors
Social Impact Award
(Supported by Menzies LLP)
- Blake Morgan LLP
- Harding Evans LLP
- HCB Widdows Mason
Future Lawyer Scheme of the Year
(Supported by the University of Wales Trinity St David)
- Harding Evans LLP
- Hugh James
- Watkins & Gunn
Leadership Award
- Eve Piffaretti, Blake Morgan LLP
- Tim Edds, Browne Jacobson
- Juliet Phillips-James, Gareth Jones, Clare Tregoning, Lucy Williams and Laura Sherwood, Gomer Williams & Co
- David King, HCR Law
- Glyn Lloyd, Newfields
Sustainability Award
- Gomer Williams & Co
- Tree Law
- NWSSP Legal & Risk
Legal Hero Wales Award
All submissions for the Legal Hero Wales Award have been shared with our judging panel for an independent vote. There are no in-person interviews for this category.
On the announcement of the Finalists for the inaugural Legal News Wales Awards, Emma Waddingham, Founder and Editor of Legal News Wales, said:
“I am so proud of the fantastic response to this year’s Awards and our vision to elevate the success stories and achievements of legal practices, teams and individuals in Wales. The Finalists’ entries reflect the talent, vision and values driving the legal profession in Wales – with powerful commitments to community, access to justice, and inclusive, engaging workplace cultures.
“I’d like to thank all those who entered this year’s awards and to congratulate the Finalists who are delivering meaningful, future-ready change, and I’m excited to introduce them to our judges ahead of celebrating with the wider profession in June.”
The interview process
With the next phase now in motion, the finalists will move on to the in-person judging interviews at the end of April, offering them a chance to bring their achievements to life in conversation with our expert judging panel.
The Legal News Wales Awards 2025 are supported by a distinguished panel of judges and headline partners who are committed to promoting innovation, excellence and wellbeing in legal practice. Click here to view our judging panel.
Our continued thanks to our Headline Partner, TSR Legal Recruitment, and our Award Category Partners for their commitment and support of these special awards.
The Awards Ceremony
The winners will be revealed at the Legal News Wales Awards ceremony on the 5th June 2025, hosted at the Cardiff Marriott Hotel.Tickets for the Awards Ceremony hosted on 5th June 2025 go on sale from Friday 11 April.
For more information on the black-tie event, hosted by presenter Sian Lloyd, with guest speakers to include the Counsel General for Wales, The Legal Services Board and the Vice-President of the Law Society of England & Wales, click here.
Inspiring Stories
The celebrations will continue beyond the Awards Ceremony as our Finalists and Winners will be invited to share their stories in a series of panel events launching later this year.
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