Devon & Somerset Law Society Legal Awards 2020 Finalists Revealed.
We are proud to congratulate the firms and individuals that have been shortlisted for the Devon & Somerset Law Society Legal Awards 2020 (DASLS). The winners will be announced at the Society’s Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony at Exeter Cathedral on 30th April 2020 hosted by David Fitzgerald.
The DASLS Legal Awards are judged by a panel of nine independent judges who commented on the high standard of entries and the number of outstanding legal firms in Devon & Somerset. The Awards recognise the achievements of those who have gone the extra mile to serve their clients, their community and their profession. Those shortlisted are:
| Corporate Social Responsibility Browne Jacobson LLP Gilbert Stephens Solicitors LLP Porter Dodson Solicitors and Advisors Scott Richards Solicitors |
| Law Firm of the Year (up to £3M turnover) Bartons Solicitors Darby & Darby Solicitors Gilbert Stephens Solicitors LLP Howard & Over LLP Rosie Bracher Solicitors LLP |
| Law Firm of the Year (£3M+ turnover) Porter Dodson Solicitors and Advisors Wollens |
| Employer of the Year Cartridges Law Porter Dodson Solicitors and Advisors Rosie Bracher Solicitors LLP |
| Team of the Year WiTT Team Boyce Hatton LLP Children Team Cartridges Law Private Client Team Everys Solicitors Exeter Family Court Clinic Team Rosie Bracher Solicitors LLP Team Rebrand Team Wollens |
| Client Experience Bartons Solicitors Marine Team Porter Dodson Solicitors and Advisors Rosie Bracher Solicitors LLP |
| Solicitor of the Year Jane Chanot, The Family Law Company Christopher Linton, Wollens Ramin Shamsolahi, Rosie Bracher Solicitors LLP Emma Slade, Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP |
| Leader of the Year Donna Hart, The Family Law Company Ian Hunt, East Devon Law Rebecca Procter, Wollens Ian Walker, Ian Walker Family Law and Mediation Solicitors |
| Rising Star Aimee Aspinall, Tozers LLP Jade Baskerville, Rosie Bracher Solicitors LLP Jasmine Moxey-Butler, Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP Hannah Porter, The Family Law Company Leanne Yendell, Cartridges Law |
| Support Team Member of the Year Tina Buckley, Tozers LLP Sharlene Curley and Michelle Brailey, Rosie Bracher Solicitors LLP Kit Hounsell, Wollens Clara Montgomery, Darby & Darby Solicitors Rebecca Pleece, Tozers LLP Cassie Saunders, The Family Law Company Kerry Widdicombe, Scott Richards Solicitors |
| Chartered Legal Executive of the Year Melanie Burton, Tozers LLP Sarah Heath, Gilbert Stephens Solicitors LLP Ian Hunt, East Devon Law Judith Manser, Wollens Caroline Packer, DMR Collation Gemma Sparks, The Family Law Company |
| Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Tracey Baker, Woollcombe Yonge LLP Rosie Bracher, Rosie Bracher Solicitors LLP Grace Bradley, The Family Law Company Rachel Carter, Wollens Faye Newbery, Cartridges Law Kim Stradling, Ian Walker Family Law and Mediation Solicitors |
| Lifetime Achievement No shortlist. Winner announced on the night. |
Having helped select the finalists, Devon Life editor and DASLS judge Andy Cooper said,
“Once again it was a very enjoyable experience to judge the DASLs and to see all the good work being practised by legal professionals across the two counties. The standard was as high as it always is – if not better – and it was a truly tough job choosing our finalists. To even be shortlisted for an award is something to be proud of and an acknowledgement that your efforts on behalf of your clients are not going unrecognised.”
Congratulations and good luck to all of this year’s nominees!
