Conveyancing awards winners
Last night the inaugural winners of the Law Firm Services Conveyancing awards were crowned.
TV and radio economist Justin Urquhart Stewart handed out the awards to the winners at a black tie dinner at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry.
Stephensons LLP and Ashfords were the big winners of the night. Stephensons took home the Overall Conveyancing Firm of the Year whilst Ashfords picked up four awards.
Tom Bridge, Managing Partner Conveyancing, Stephensons said: “We entered because we wanted to prove that we are a great firm. It’s great to be recognised for all of the hard work the team do.”
Ashfords picked up the Regional Award for the South and South West region, silver in Direct Conveyancing Firm of the Year, bronze in the Estate Agents Conveyancing Firm of the Year and silver in the overall Conveyancer of the Year award.
Judith Park, a Partner at Ashfords said: “It’s wonderful recognition of all of our team who work so hard. This will mean a lot to them.”
Tricia Lonorgan, Conveyancing Director, Barnetts who won Direct Conveyancing Firm of the Year and silver in the North West regional category said: “I’m so happy. I really wanted to do something for the staff to thank them for all the hard work they put in.
"It’s been a really tough time for the industry and they’ve just been incredible, this is down to them.”
25 year old Emma Alsop of Lanyon Bowdler took home the Young Conveyancer award. Head of Residential Property, David Foden said: “I honestly can’t think of a more worthy winner.
"Emma has basically gone from assistant to team leader in hardly any time. She’s got this because of her own sheer hard work and determination, she really deserves it.”
A stringent judging process was put in place for the awards with all firms mystery shopped to ensure they were providing a high level of customer service.
Here is the full list of winners;
Regional Conveyancing Firm of the Year (North West)
Sponsored by CLS
Silver — Barnetts Solicitors
Gold — Stephensons LLP
Regional Firm of the Year (North East)
Sponsored by York Place
Bronze — Gordon Brown LLP
Silver — Taylor & Emmet LLP
Gold — Quality Solicitors Lockings
Regional Firm of the Year (West Midlands)
Sponsored by Severn Trent Services
Gold — Thursfields Solicitors
Regional Firm of the Year (East Midlands)
Sponsored by Severn Trent Services
Bronze — PDR Solicitors
Silver — Fidler & Pepper Solicitors
Gold — Brethertons Solicitors LLP
Regional Firm of the Year (South and South West)
Sponsored by Landmark Information Group
Bronze — Coles Miller
Silver — Frettons Solicitors
Gold — Ashfords Solicitors
Regional Firm of the Year (London and the South East)
Sponsored by STL
Bronze — Stratega Law
Silver — Quality Solicitors Martin Tolhurst
Gold — Colemans CTTS Solicitors
Direct Conveyancing Firm of the Year
Sponsored by Search Code
Bronze — Shulmans LLP
Silver — Ashfords Solicitors
Gold — Barnetts Solicitors
Best use of Social Media
Sponsored by Conscious
Gold — Ramsdens Solicitors
Best Website / Marketing
Sponsored by Stewart Title Ltd
Gold — Frettons
Best Young Conveyancer
Sponsored by Groundsure
Gold — Emma Alsop of Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors
Estate Agents Conveyancing Firm of the Year
Sponsored by Estate Agent Today
Bronze — Ashfords
Silver – Thomas Legal Group
Gold — Trethowans Solicitors
Overall Conveyancing Firm of the Year
Sponsored by Lloyds Banking Group
Bronze — Quality Solicitors Lockings
Silver — Ashfords
Gold – Stephensons