The West Midlands legal sector was out in force for the annual Legal Awards.

Now in its 15th year, more than 560 people, including lawyers, barristers and other legal professionals, as well as members of the region’s business community, attended the black tie event at .

Thirteen winners were announced on the night, including a special Lifetime Achievement Award, which was presented to Professor Bernardette Griffin of the University of Law.

Gyles Brandreth hosted the ceremony and there was a special performance by 2015 finalists The Neales.