Awards Winners at BLS Annual Dinner

Posted on14 October 2013

Bristol Law Society’s Annual Awards Dinner was held on Thursday 10 October 2013, at the Marriott City Centre Hotel. We would like to congratulate everyone that was shortlisted for an Award.

The winners of the Awards were as follows:

President’s Outstanding Achievement sponsored by The Law Society

David Woodward, TLT

Solicitor of the Year sponsored by Paragon Cost Solutions

Jeremy Dickerson, Burges Salmon

In House Solicitor of the Year sponsored by Wesleyan for Lawyers

Leighton Hazell, Computershare (previously Bank of Ireland)

Junior Lawyer of the Year sponsored by Bristol Law Society Recruitment

Scott Silbereis, Clarke Willmott

Sole Practitioner of the Year sponsored by Prime Professions

Rupert Scrase, Scrase Employment

Chartered Legal Executive of the Year sponsored by Moneypenny

Geoff Goulding, Wards

Barrister of the Year sponsored by Lansdown Place

Michael Fitton QC, Albion Chambers

Law Firm of the Year (Up to 15 partners) sponsored by Lloyds Bank SME Banking

Gregg Latchams

Law Firm of the Year (More than 15 partners) sponsored by No5 Chambers

Osborne Clarke

Chambers of the Year sponsored by Smith & Williamson

Guildhall Chambers

Legal Aid Firm of the Year sponsored by Guildhall Chambers

Watkins Solicitors

Corporate Social Responsibility sponsored by Wessex Searches

Barcan Woodward

Non Fee Earner of the Year sponsored by Scott Law

Rebecca Balsom, Veale Wasbrough Vizards

Law Student of the Year sponsored by UWE

Elffin Farnon-Turner, UWE

Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year sponsored by The University of Law

Philippa Morgan, Lyons Davidson

Ashley Palminteri, President of Bristol Law Society said:

“Congratulations to each of the winners. We had more nominations this year than ever before. The standard of the entries was very high and the winners were rightly applauded in front of 360 of their peers and colleagues. This is the fourth year that we have hosted an Awards ceremony and each year their popularity has grown”.

Here is a link to a story about the dinner in Bristol Business News

Burges Salmon has been an enthusiastic supporter of BLS for many years. BLS provides a valuable role in uniting and promoting the whole of the legal sector across Bristol to benefit both its members and the city. It facilitates collaboration across the sector to ensure that we can all make a difference. Whether that is driving important initiatives in, for example, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and the use of new technologies, liaising with stakeholders and charities in our wider community or providing training to generations of lawyers, the service and support provided by BLS is invaluable. More recently BLS has taken a lead on promoting Bristol’s legal brand, encouraging legal and business services talent to come to the city, which in turn attracts clients and inward investment to our thriving and vibrant commercial community. BLS breaks down barriers and brings those in the profession together for the greater good. We are proud of our long-standing association with BLS.
Roger Bull - Managing Partner, Burges Salmon
Three things to say about my experience of working with Bristol Law Society. Their central team, council members and general hangers-on are just about the nicest, most generous group of people working in the legal sector today. The numerous events, awards, socials and conferences I’ve had the pleasure to attend over the years have been, without exception, top quality and supremely organised. And, thirdly, they consistently exceed and challenge the boundaries of what lawyers might assume a regional Law Society will restrict activities to – from a hugely successful charitable school meals drive to corporate social responsibility and diversity campaigns to being joint architects and coordinators of the region’s unique Bristol+BathLegalTech group, which it has been my privilege to co-chair for the last five years.
Chris Bull - Principal, Edge International
As one of the leading Insurance brokers for law firms in the UK and with a large presence in Bristol it seemed only natural for us to support the Bristol Law Society. Bristol Law Society is one of the oldest and most vibrant of the Law Societies in England and Wales. We are pleased to be working with them on important matters relating to law firms’ liability insurances and Risk Management. From Sole Practitioner to Top 20 law firms we are sure our two organisations can provide excellent support and assistance for the challenges faced by the legal profession.
Matthew Baker - Financial Lines Group, Howden Insurance Brokers Ltd
Joining BLS in 2013 and becoming President in 2018/19 has created many longstanding friendships and business relationships, whilst also unlocking doors to other opportunities in the City. BLS enabled a perfect balance of professional development and also opportunities to give back to the legal and wider community. I am pleased that my Firm has supported BLS in many capacities since 2013 and continues to do so.
Nicholas Lee- Managing Director of Paragon Costs Solutions and Past President of BLS

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