SLS Legal Awards 2021 Shortlist

EVENTS

SLS LEGAL AWARDS 2021 SHORTLIST

Thursday 16th September 2021 The Mandolay Hotel, Guildford

We are delighted to share with you the shortlisted nominations for the SLS Legal Awards 2021. The Surrey Law Society Committee would like to extend their sincere thanks to all members who made submissions this year, we were overwhelmed by the response and had a record number of entries.

1. LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR

DR Solicitors

Nichols Marcy Dawson LLP

Rosewood Solicitors

2. LAWYER OF THE YEAR

Holly Chantler, Morrisons Solicitors

Kate Doody, GBH Law

Dev Jummoodoo, Rosewood Solicitors

3. COMMERCIAL / CORPORATE LAWYER OF THE YEAR

Nick Atkins, Stevens & Bolton

Kate Doody, GBH Law

Helen Mead, DMH Stallard

4. FAMILY LAWYER OF THE YEAR

Karen Barham, Moore Barlow

Samantha Jago, DMH Stallard

Katy Osborne, Howell Jones Solicitors

Emma Patel, Rosewood Solicitors

5. LITIGATION LAWYER OF THE YEAR

Ben Pearson, Peacock & Co Solicitors

Caroline Kempster, Taylor Rose MW

Ian Latimer, Taylor Rose MW

Fiona McNelis, Taylor Rose MW

6. PARALEGAL OF THE YEAR

Charlotte Alexander, TWM Solicitors

Hannah Davies, Watson Thomas Solicitors

Harriet Shore, Russell-Cooke

7. PRIVATE CLIENT LAWYER OF THE YEAR

Holly Chantler, Morrisons Solicitors

Julie Man, Russell-Cooke

Emma Sayers, Howell Jones Solicitors

8. PROPERTY LAWYER OF THE YEAR

Ema Bryn Jones, Peacock & Co Solicitors

Amira Hughes, Howell Jones Solicitors

Piers Meadows, Meadows Ryan

Rachel Philip, S. Abraham Solicitors

9. RISING STAR OF THE YEAR

Chrissie Cuming Walters, Keystone Law

Michael Daniels, DMH Stallard

Sophie Kimber, Howell Jones Solicitors

Martin Whitehorn, Julie West Solicitors

10. SUPPORT TEAM MEMBER OF THE YEAR

Chloe Bradshaw, Russell-Cooke

Ashley Burrow, Meadows Ryan

Amanda Holden Guest, Quality Solicitors Palmers

Vicky Mason, GBH Law

BOOKING IS OPEN!

Booking is now open for the SLS Legal Awards 2021, which will take place at the Mandolay Hotel Guildford on the evening of Thursday 16th September 2021.

The evening will see winners announced in the 10 award categories and all our shortlisted nominees recognised for their outstanding work in the past year. As usual, attendees will enjoy a drinks reception, exceptional 3-course dinner, and fantastic entertainment, including our special guest speaker Rob Rinder MBE.

Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate the exceptional work of the legal profession in Surrey and enjoy some much-needed time together after so long apart. Details on how to purchase tickets can be found at http://awards.surreylawsociety.org.uk or by contacting helen.opie@surreylawsociety.org.uk.

Due to capacity limits at the venue, we don't expect them to be available for long, so please don't delay in reserving your space!

ROB RINDER MBE

ABOUT ROB RINDER MBE

Rob Rinder MBE is a barrister turned writer and broadcaster. In 2014, while still a practising Barrister, he began starring in his reality court show Judge Rinder, now in its 8th series; and uses his legal knowledge working in the media to make the law more accessible and understandable to the public regularly appearing on shows such as This Morning and Good Morning Britain.

Alongside Judge Rinder, Rob has also presented shows including Judge Rinder’s Crime Stories and The Rob Rinder Verdict as well as hosting his own BBC Radio 5Live series Raising the Bar aiming to demystify the legal system. His participation in series 15 of Who Do You Think You Are? retraced the story of his Holocaust survivor Grandfather and received critical acclaim. Following this Rob embarked on an emotional journey exploring further his own family’s Holocaust stories resulting in a 2-part documentary My Family, the Holocaust and Me.

Along with his screen work Rob has published Rinder’s Rules which provides a thorough guide to everyday legal issues including sections on jargonbusting, consumer rights and common mistakes. He is also a columnist for The Sun and the London Evening Standard newspapers.