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Tuesday 21 October 2014

Awards shortlist published


Wolverhampton Law Society Awards 

This year the Annual Dinner will see the launch of a number of awards under the umbrella of Wolverhampton Law Society. Sponsored by well- known local and regional institutions the awards will highlight professional firms and individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to their respective sectors and professions. In announcing the Shortlist of Nominees President Andrew Wynne said:- 

“The awards ceremony will form part of what is already an incredibly successful Annual Dinner, which is now a permanent fixture in the City’s business calendar”. 

Andrew also thanked both Sponsors and an eminent panel of judges -  the latter comprising Mayor Mike Heap, Rav Hothi from the Law Society, Ninder Johal President of the Black Country Chamber, Dr Paul Sparrow of Wolverhampton University and Kim Gilmour Director at WV One. 

The details of the awards and nominees are as follows:- 

Professional of the Year – Sponsored by Wolverhampton University 

Shortlisted 

Mark Botwood                            Muras Baker Jones

Stephen Carter                           Underhill Langley and Wright

Mark Evans                                  Copia Wealth and Tax

Neil Johnston                               BCRS

 

Junior Professional of the Year – Sponsored by St Philips Chambers 

Laura Gough                                Enoch Evans

Amy Robinson                             Wolverhampton & Black Country JLD

Ben Thorne                                  Thornes

Emma Thompson                        Underhill Langley and Wright

 

Community Champion of the Year – Sponsored by Wesleyan for Lawyers 

FBC Manby Bowdler

Legal Advice Centre – Wolverhampton University

Mike Elphic NatWest

Dudley Building Society

 

Professional Services Firm of the Year – Sponsored by No 5 Chambers 

Select Business Finance

Newell Palmer & Associates

Leonard Curtis

FBC Manby Bowdler