Gateley Legal and No5 Barristers' Chambers were double winners at an annual legal awards in Birmingham last night.
The two firms took home four accolades at the 23rd Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards, respectively winning the diversity and law firm and junior barrister and barrister of the year categories.
The awards were held at the ICC in Birmingham city centre and law society president Richard Port called them the most difficult year to judge in their history.
Among the other winners across 14 categories were Squire Patton Boggs, West Midlands Police and Bevan Brittan while Claire Darley from FBC Manby Bowdler was handed a lifetime achievement award (scroll down for full list of winners).
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Mr Port said: "This has perhaps been the most difficult year to judge in the history of the Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards due to the record number of outstanding entrants.
"After careful deliberation, we are thrilled to have shortlisted 64 individuals and firms across 14 categories.
"The West Midlands and Birmingham continue to be home to some of the most influential and innovative legal professionals and it's an honour to recognise their exceptional achievements.
"The Birmingham Law Society is incredibly proud to celebrate this success at our prestigious awards ceremony."
A record number of entries were submitted for this year's awards which was hosted by DJ and former Big Brother contestant PJ Ellis with comedian Dominic Holland providing the entertainment.
Proceeds from the ceremony totalling £3,766 will go to the president's chosen charities of the year - She Beasts and Mankind Initiative which both support victims of domestic abuse.
The full list of winners is below and click through here to read the 2025 shortlist
Student Contribution of the Year
Gurpreet Chaggar, The College of Legal Practice
Apprentice of the Year
Tyla Glover, Bevan Brittan
Trainee Solicitor of the Year
Alexandra Hill, Trowers & Hamlins
Paralegal of the Year
Tabitha Butler, Weightmans
Legal PA of the Year
Claire Hanke, Veale Wasbrough Vizards
Solicitor of the Year
Becca Horley, Shoosmiths
Junior Barrister of the Year (ten years' call and under)
Sioned Davies, No5 Barristers' Chambers
Barrister of the Year (over ten Years' call)
Michelle Heeley, No5 Barristers' Chambers
Partner of the Year
Matthew Giles, Squire Patton Boggs
In-House Lawyer of the Year
Baljinder Singh Atwal, West Midlands Police
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award
Gateley Legal
Pro Bono Award
Lottie Millington, Eversheds Sutherland
Law Firm of the Year (one to 49 employees)
Spencer Shaw Solicitors
Law Firm of the Year (50+ employees)
Gateley Legal
Lifetime Achievement Award
Claire Darley, FBC Manby Bowdler
