Birmingham Law Society unveils shortlist of 2022 awards
The shortlist for an annual celebration of the Birmingham legal community has been announced.
Anthony Collins, Irwin Mitchell, the Greens and Squire Patton Boggs are among those to receive multiple nominations at the 2022 Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards, which return as an in-person event for the first time in two years.
Twelve separate awards will be presented during the evening, including the Lifetime Achievement Award for an individual who has provided outstanding service to the city’s legal community.
This year’s awards feature two new categories, celebrating equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives and the achievements of corporate board members.
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Law Society President Stephanie Perraton said, “We wanted to recognize our members’ achievements in equality and diversity.
“Creating this award is a great milestone for society and we look forward to showcasing the fantastic initiatives in place as we seek to inspire the next generation. Overall, we have been blown away by the nominations we have received. for each price.
“Although it is extremely difficult to select the finalists, we are proud to provide a platform to showcase the incredible talent in the city. We look forward to celebrating with the industry in what lies ahead. like a fantastic evening.”
The awards ceremony will take place on March 31 at the ICC in Birmingham.
The 2022 shortlist is:
Trainee Lawyer of the Year
Amelia Bauer, lawyers for Anthony Collins
Nadirur Choudhury, Capsticks Solicitors
Ravinderjit Singh Dosanjh, Anthony Collins Lawyers
Stacey Lukika, lawyers for the Greens
Francessa Puttock, Esquire Patton Boggs
Apprentice of the year
Caira Baker, Capsticks Solicitors
Katy Love, Gowling WLG
Haider Malik, Trowers & Hamlins
Molly Parkes, Weightmans
Samantha Ross, Bevan Brittan
Paralegal of the Year
Rikesh Chauhan, Weightmans
Rebecca Chauhan, lawyers for Anthony Collins
Abigail Harcombe, Squire Patton Boggs
Edward Malkin, lawyers for the Greens
Lawyer of the year
Marissa Jacquet, attorneys for Grove Tompkins Bosworth
Sangeeta Kohli, Irwin Mitchell
Anthony Minnis, Mills & Prefect
Richard Port, George Green
Oliver Ward-Jones, Esquire Patton Boggs
Lawyer of the year
Charles Crow, No5 Barristers’ Chambers
Rebecca Elaine Keeves, Cornwall Street Solicitors
Adeo Fraser, 3PB rooms
Jonas Hankin, No5 Barristers’ Chambers
Earl Pinnock, No5 Barristers’ Chambers
Partner of the year
Michelle Adams, Patton Boggs Squire
David Alcock, lawyers for Anthony Collins
Steve Allen, Mills and Prefect
Ahmed Aydeed, lawyers Duncan Lewis
Christopher Lloyd-Smith, Anthony Collins Lawyers
Corporate Lawyer Award
Baljinder Singh Atwal, West Midlands Police
Cleo Stewart, Heart of Midland
Kuldip Kaur, HSBC
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award
Anthony Collins Lawyers
Browne Jacobson
ShakespeareMartineau
Trowers & Hamlins
Heavyweight
Law Firm of the Year (National)
Bevan Brittan
Gateley Legal
ShakespeareMartineau
Squire Patton Boggs
Trowers & Hamlins
Heavyweight
Birmingham Law Society Pro Bono Award
Trevor Allsopp, Birmingham Peoples Center
Birmingham Legal Advice Clinic – Bevan Brittan, Eversheds Sutherland, Gowling WLG and Squire Patton Boggs
Caroline Brogan Irwin Mitchell
Cornwall Street Lawyers
William Ham, lawyers for the Greens
Law Firm of the Year – Sole Practitioner to Five Partners
Clayton Lawyers
Magma legal services
Neil Davies & Partners
Compliance with Principles and Disputes
Life Achievement Award
Announced in the night
