Herald Law Awards of Scotland 2024 | Newsquest Media Group Ltd | 15 September 2024 | TBA

The Herald Law Awards of Scotland, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, stand as the preeminent legal awards, bringing together the nation’s most influential figures. Since its inception in 2004, the awards have steadfastly showcased the outstanding quality of work undertaken by Scotland’s most esteemed lawyers and law firms. Recognising and honouring excellence, the awards spotlight the best specialist teams, individuals, law firms, and suppliers throughout Scotland. A panel of independent industry experts evaluates and Judge the entries for a fair and impartial awards ceremony.

The 20th anniversary 2024 awards will be launching soon!

2023 Winners

High Street Firm of the Year
• MacPhee & Partners

Criminal Law Firm of the Year
• Moir and Sweeney Litigation

Family and Child Law Team of the Year
• Macnabs

Up and Coming Award
• Ruairidh Morrison, MBM Commercial

Paralegal of the Year
• Sharon Connolly, Macnabs

Rising Star at the Scottish Bar
• David Welsh, Axiom Advocates

Solicitor of the Year – sponsored by Law Society of Scotland
• Andy Sirel, JustRight Scotland

Litigation Team of the Year – sponsored by Stirling Park
• Allan McDougall Solicitors

Debt Recovery Team of the Year – sponsored by Stirling Park
• Gilson Gray

Innovation Award – Law Society of Scotland
• Alegrant

Corporate Team of the Year – sponsored by IDEX Consulting
• MBM Commercial

Corporate Social Responsibility
• Allan McDougall Solicitors

Pro-Bono Award
• University of Strathclyde Law Clinic

Employment and Pensions Team of the Year
• Dallas McMillan

Law Firm of the Year – Scottish Independents – sponsored by IDEX Consulting
• Thompsons Solicitors

Outstanding Contribution Award – sponsored by Thomson Reuters
• Trevor Ormiston

Lifetime Achievement Award
• Peter Nicholson

Chairman’s Award
• Frances McMenamin KC