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28 October 2009
Issue: 7391 / Categories: Movers & Shakers , Legal services , Profession
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Excellence Awards 2009

Excellence Awards 2009

The achievements of the legal profession in England and Wales were celebrated by the Law Society at a black tie dinner and presentation ceremony last week.

Individuals and teams across the entire legal sector were represented.
Best practice, excellence and outstanding achievement, business innovation, successful practice management as well as contributions
through social responsibility, equality and diversity initiatives were all
rewarded.

Law Society president Robert Heslett said: “Th e winners have made the promotion of best practice an integral part of their work. All the short listed
entries should be extremely proud of their achievement. The Excellence Awards are part of the Law Society’s commitment
to promoting excellence in legal services.”

The winners were:

Awards for individuals:

Solicitor of the Year – In-house

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Winner: Roger Clayson - Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

Highly commended: Geoff Wild - Kent County Council

Solicitor of the Year - Private Practice

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Winner: Jason McCue - H20 Law LLP

Highly commended: Ian Rosenblatt – Rosenblatt Solicitors

Junior Lawyer of the Year

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