BWS Women in Law Awards
Celebrating Excellence.
Championing Equality.
Inspiring the Future.
⚖️ Awards Lunch: Thursday 12th March 2026
Join us in celebrating and empowering the exceptional women in law.
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BWS Law Awards 2026: Thursday 12th March 2026
📍 Voco Grand Central Hotel, 99 Gordon St Glasgow
⏱️ Time: 12noon - 4:00pm
🥂 Drinks Reception at 12pm
Awards Lunch with Lady Elish Angiolini
Leadership. Justice. Power in Modern Law.
Join us for an inspiring afternoon with The Right Honourable Lady Elish Angiolini at the BWS Law Awards 2026.
Guests will enjoy a drinks reception at 12 noon, followed by a two-course lunch, awards presentations and keynote insights from one of the most influential figures in modern UK law.
You don’t need to be an award winner to attend — this is an opportunity to connect with peers, celebrate excellence and expand your professional network.
Plus, enjoy an exclusive Charlotte Tilbury Boutique pop-up experience, with complimentary gift service vouchers and luxury samples for every guest.
A pop up experience with Suited & Booted. Bespoke tailoring creating custom-made clothing tailored to an individual’s specific body measurements and style preferences.
An afternoon of inspiration, recognition and powerful connections.
2026 Shortlist
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Boutique Law Firm of the Year
Finalists:
Arjumand Ara Sheikh, Strand Solicitors
Laura McKnight, Macdonald Henderson Limited
Emma Reid, Ergo Law
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Commercial Property/Residential Property Award
Finalists:
Eilidh Campbell McCreadie, W & A S Bruce
Stacy Campbell, McKee Campbell Morrison Solicitors
Stephanie Mann, Laurie and Co
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Family and Child Law Award
Finalists:
Emma Somerville, Kee Solicitors Ltd
Donna McKay, Brodies LLP
Joanne Murray, Blackadders LLP
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Law Firm of the Year (Large) – Female leader
Finalists:
Christine Turbet, Dentons
Julie McConnell, Brodies LLP
Lesley Larg, Thorntons Law
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Law Firm of the Year (Small) – Female leader
Finalists:
Lynsey Miller, Lynsey Miller
Arjumand Ara Sheikh, Strand Solicitors
Laura McKnight, Macdonald Henderson Limited
Stacy Campbell, McKee Campbell Morrison Solicitors
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Mentor of the Year
Finalists:
Dr Naeema Yaqoob Sajid, University of Strathclyde
Ann Logan, Balfour + Manson
Larysa Zhdankina, University of Glasgow
Laura McKenna, McKee Campbell Morrison Solicitors
Laura McKnight, Macdonald Henderson Limited
Lizzie Donaldson, Berry Mentor Networks
Pauline Ward, Kee Solicitors Ltd
Rupa Mooker, Ashurst
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Paralegal of the Year
Ellie Hogarty, Jam Virtual Support
Laura Brown, Brown Owl Legal Support
Lorraine Marshall, Scottish Environment Protection Agency
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Private Client Award
Anna Hills, W & A S Bruce
Nicola Ker, McKee Campbell Morrison Solicitors
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Rising Star of the Year
Finalists:
Annsia Nabi, Thorntons
Eilidh Campbell McCreadie, W & A S Bruce
Michelle Young, Wright Johnston & Mackenzie
Shelley Anthea Matheson, Archibald Sharp
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Solicitor of the Year
Finalists:
Sarah-Jane (SJ) Macdonald, Wright Johnston & Mackenzie
Ellen Masters Good, Aberdein Considine LLP
Laura McKnight, Macdonald Henderson Limited
Louise Shiels, Brodies LLP
Martha Thomson, Kee Solicitors Ltd
Stacy Campbell, McKee Campbell Morrison Solicitors
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Trainee Solicitor of The Year
Finalists:
Cara Hope, Weightmans (Scotland) LLP
Caroline Erentz, COPFS
Kirsty Martin, Blackadders LLP
Madeleine Thomas, Gilson Gray LLP
Mairi Adams, Wright Johnston & Mackenzie