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The British Wills and Probate Awards 2023: The full shortlist

Today’s Wills and Probate can today reveal the full shortlist for this year’s edition of The British Wills and Probate Awards, supported by headline sponsor CTT Group and networking sponsor Exizent.

The revered black-tie ceremony – now entering its sixth year – has become one of the most significant dates in the calendar of the wills and probate profession.

Set to be held at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester, this year also marks the biggest ceremony yet, with hundreds of attendees set to descend on the iconic Oxford Street venue in October.

Amongst those there on the night will be a prestigious group of finalists who have been meticulously selected by 26 esteemed judges from across the profession. With hundreds of submissions being made over the 26 categories, the judges’ time and attention to detail has been crucial in recent weeks.

Today also marks the deadline for nominations for this year’s Industry Champion – click here to have your say before it’s too late.

Andrew Houston, Director of headline sponsor CTT Group, commented:

“We’d like to massively congratulate those who have made it onto the shortlist for the BWP awards; it is a testament to your exceptional hard work, innovations and inspiration, and we hope you are thrilled that your achievements have been recognised.”

Aleks Tomczyk, CO-Founder & MD of networking sponsor Exizent, said:

“It’s wonderful to see so many firms and individuals being recognised for the great work that they do. As a judge I know the entry standard was very high, so many congratulations to all of those shortlisted.”

The British Wills and Probate Awards 2023: The full shortlist

Finalists listed in alphabetical order

Best Use of Technology | Sponsored by Best Foundation

Cashroom Ltd
Estatesearch
Estate Research
Inheritance Data

Paralegal/Support Team Member of the Year | Sponsored by Fraser & Fraser

Janice Connolly, Grant Saw Solicitors LLP
Sharon Fletcher, Jackson Lees Group
Jaimmie Poon, Confidence Wills
Aimee Smith, Fidler and Pepper Lawyers

Court of Protection Team of the Year | Sponsored by Anglia Research

Anthony Gold Solicitors
Ashfords LLP
Freeths
Morr & Co LLP

Community & Charity Champions | Sponsored by Simpler Law

AL-HQ Law & More
Clarkson Wright & Jakes
Farewill
Squiggle Consult

Probate Provider of the Year – North & Midlands

Emmersons Solicitors Ltd
HTF Legal
Irwin Mitchell
Thursfields Legal Services
Zedra

Probate Provider of the Year – South | Sponsored by CLS Property Insight

Kings Court Trust
Laurelo
NewLaw
The Surrey Probate Practice Ltd
Thomson Snell & Passmore
Wilsons Solicitors LLP

Innovation & Transformation of the Year | Sponsored by CTT Group

AL-HQ Law & More
Dunham McCarthy
Guardian Angel
Hedges Law

Estate Planning Consultant of the Year | Sponsored by The Society of Will Writers

Helen Davies, Heritage Estate Planning
Sid Mohanty, Amadeus Legal Services Ltd
Joseph Nield, Key Estate Planning

Best Place to Work | Sponsored by Estgro

Circe Law
Confidence Wills
Fidler and Pepper Lawyers
NewLaw
Oliver & Co Solicitors
Weightmans

Solicitor Firm of the Year – North | Sponsored by Ochresoft

Levi Solicitors
Oliver & Co Solicitors
Private Client Solicitors
Taylor Emmet

Solicitor Firm of the Year – Midlands | Sponsored by LEAP

Lawson-West Solicitors Limited
Shakespeare Martineau
Sills & Betteridge LLP
Thursfields Solicitors

Solicitor Firm of the Year – South | Sponsored by Wilkinson & Fox

Clarkson Wright & Jakes
Judge & Priestley
Phillips Law
Simpson Solicitors South West

Solicitor Firm of the Year – National | Sponsored by Inheritance Data

Brabners LLP
Emmersons Solicitors Limited
Hugh James
Weightmans LLP

Legal Supplier of the Year | Sponsored by Institute of Parelegals

Cashroom Ltd
Estatesearch
Inheritance Data
Wilkinson & Fox

Contentious Wills & Probate Team of the Year – Large | Sponsored by Finders International

Ashfords
Freeths
Irwin Mitchell
Shakespeare Martineau

Contentious Wills and Probate Team of the Year – Boutique | Sponsored by Aviva

Hugh James
JMW Solicitors
Kingsley Napley
Red Kite Law LLP t/a Redkite Solicitors
Thomson Snell & Passmore

Charity Legacy Probate Collaboration of the Year | Sponsored by Institute of Legacy Management

Hugh James
Shakespeare Martineau
Wilson’s Solicitors LLP

One to Watch Practitioner of the Year | Sponsored by The Law Superstore

Nicola Combe, Morecambe Bay Wills & Estates Ltd
Michael Cressey, Hadfield Bull & Bull Solicitors
Russell Kaminski, JMW Solicitors
Stuart Phelan, AMG Wills Limited
Emily Robertson, Burgess Mee

Probate Research Firm of the Year | Sponsored by Modern Law

Anglia Research
Finders International
Fraser & Fraser
Treethorpe Limited

Private Client Team of the Year – Boutique | Sponsored by Ampla Finance

Clarion
HTF Legal
Levi Solicitors
Rowlinsons

Private Client Team of the Year – Large | Sponsored by Pro-Gen Research

Brabners LLP
Brachers LLP
Mayo Wynne Baxter
Sills & Betteridge LLP
Stevens & Bolton LLP

Customer Service Champion | Sponsored by Exizent

Alex Truesdale Wills Limited
Heritage Estate Planning
Just Clear
Morecambe Bay Wills & Estates Ltd
Paradigm Wills and Legal Services

Will Writing Firm of the Year – Online | Sponsored by Zedra

Digilegal
Farewill
Which?

Will Writing Firm of the Year – Regional | Sponsored by Property Ladder Group

Confidence Wills
Dunham McCarthy
Morecambe Bay Wills & Estates Ltd
Soteria Planning
Squiggle Consult

Will Writing Firm of the Year – National| Sponsored by WillSuite

Digilegal
Heritage Wills
The Willwriting Partnership
Touch Solicitors Ltd

Industry Champion | Sponsored by Arken.legal

To be confirmed… Nominations can be made here.

 

We look forward to welcoming the finalists amongst other attendees in Manchester later this year. To book your ticket, click here.

For help with queries, contact allie.jones@todaysmedia.co.uk

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One Response

  1. It’s been an amazing experience as part of the judging panel with so many incredible submissions.
    Looking forward to the awards ceremony and wishing all those nominated the very best.

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