Wilkes, a leading Birmingham law firm, has won Regional Law Firm of the Year at the Birmingham Law Society 2024 Legal Awards.

The BLS Legal Awards are a celebration of excellence within the legal profession, honouring firms and individuals who have demonstrated outstanding performance and dedication to their legal community.

The awards ceremony, which was hosted by comedian Peter Hill, took place at the ICC in Birmingham and saw various firms and individuals come together in the hopes of taking home an award.

In their citation the judges stated,

"With the focus on the encouragement of their junior staff and with an emphasis on the fact that they are more than just numbers, they stood apart from their competition"

Speaking on this achievement, Ellie Holland, Managing Partner at Wilkes, said,

"We are absolutely thrilled to be named Regional Law Firm of the Year. This recognition is a testament to the incredible dedication and hard work of our entire firm. This award not only celebrates our commitment to delivering excellent legal services but also highlights our deep-rooted dedication to serving our clients and community to the best of our ability and upholding the values of our firm."

In addition to the firm's success, Joel Blake, a solicitor within the Private Client team at Wilkes, was also recognised for his outstanding contributions and was shortlisted for Solicitor of the Year.

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