Conveyancing awards winners

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

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