Awards and recognition

Our award-winning real estate team have once again secured the title of ‘Property Law Firm of the Year’ at the Insider North East Property Awards. This marks the sixth time our team has won the award, and the fourth consecutive year we have taken home the title. 

This fantastic achievement follows another year of growth and supporting our clients. Over the past year, we’ve continued to advise on market-leading transactions across the region. The judges also noted our ESG work and our B Corp Certification.

The list identifies solicitors, barristers, chartered legal executives, and registered foreign/European lawyers who go above and beyond to provide legal assistance. The initiative is now in its third year and is supported by the Law Society, the Bar Council, CILEX, and all major pro bono organisations under the Attorney General’s Pro Bono Committee.

We were delighted to see our client Aspire Technology Solutions' acquisition of CloudCoCo recognised in the Deal of the Year (Medium) category at the Insider UK Dealmakers Awards 2026.

Partner and head of corporate finance Philip Clare, corporate solicitor Ben Evans, and banking solicitor Georgia Sproat from our corporate finance team provided legal support to Aspire, along with other advisors LDC, DAC Beachcroft and CMS.

We’re proud to announce three of our solicitors have been shortlisted in the ‘Young Lawyer of the Year’ category of the Insider North East Young Professionals Awards 2025.

Jessica Grey and Lydia Stewart, both in our real estate team and Georgia Sproat in our banking and finance team have been highlighted for excellence in their field.

The North East Young Professionals Awards highlights the region's professionals (35 or under) who have shown outstanding determination and skill throughout the last 12 months.

We're very proud to have received a nomination for the North East Chamber of Commerce’s Inspiring Women in Business Awards!

For the fourth consecutive year, we have been shortlisted for 'Most Inspiring Employer', thanks to our people-first culture and commitment to enhancing career opportunities for all, regardless of gender.

The awards recognise truly inspiring women and businesses across the North East, who make a real difference to their colleagues, communities and the region.

Sara Evans won the Corporate Lawyer of the Year award at the North East Dealmaker Awards 2025. 

As well as her skill and technical ability, Sara also has a reputation for going the extra mile in every aspect of her work, making her the standout lawyer this year.

We were delighted to see our client Aspire Technology’s acquisition of CloudCoCo win the Deal of the Year in the £5m-£20m category.

Philip Clare, partner in our corporate team, led on the acquisition, with support from corporate solicitor Ben Evans and banking solicitor Georgia Sproat.

We were thrilled to see our client Connect Health's merger win the Deal of the Year in the £20m+ category.

Managing partner Anthony Evans led on the legal advice for Connect Health’s merger, alongside solicitors Stephanie Brown, Ben Evans and Olivia Tindle.

This marks the tenth time we have won Corporate Law Firm of the Year at the North East Dealmakers Awards.

The judges were impressed by the deal volume of 77 deals in the qualifying period. They also noted our dedication to using business as a force for good through grants, volunteering and pro bono work.