BWS Women in Law Awards
What an incredible afternoon at the BWS Women in Law Awards 2026! ⚖️🥂
A huge congratulations to all of our winners and finalists — your achievements, leadership and impact across the legal profession truly deserve to be celebrated.
Congratulations to Our Winners and Finalists
Congratulations to all the winners and finalists of the BWS Women in Law Awards. Our inaugural awards celebrated the outstanding achievements, leadership and contribution of women across the legal profession.
The response to the awards was fantastic, with a high level of engagement from individuals and organisations across the sector. The quality of entries highlighted the inspiring work being carried out by women in law.
Awards Highlights:
200+ entries submitted
45 finalists shortlisted
12 award categories
1 Lifetime Achievement Award
Thank you to everyone who entered, supported and attended the awards. We look forward to continuing to celebrate and recognise the achievements of women in law in the years ahead.
2026 Winners
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Boutique Law Firm of the Year
Winners:
Emma Reid & Cathy Donald, Ergo Law
Finalists:
Arjumand Ara Sheikh, Strand Solicitors
Laura McKnight, Macdonald Henderson Limited
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Commercial Property/Residential Property Award
Winner:
Stephanie Mann, Laurie and Co
Finalists:
Eilidh Campbell McCreadie, W & A S Bruce
Stacy Campbell, McKee Campbell Morrison Solicitors
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Family and Child Law Award
Winner:
Donna McKay, Brodies LLP
Finalists:
Emma Somerville, Kee Solicitors Ltd
Joanne Murray, Blackadders LLP
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Law Firm of the Year (Large) – Female leader
Winner:
Lesley Larg, Thorntons Law
Finalists:
Julie McConnell, Brodies LLP
Christine Turbet, Dentons
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Law Firm of the Year (Small) – Female leader
Winner:
Lynsey Millar, Lanarkshire Law Practice Limited
Finalists:
Arjumand Ara Sheikh, Strand Solicitors
Laura McKnight, Macdonald Henderson Limited
Stacy Campbell, McKee Campbell Morrison Solicitors
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Mentor of the Year
Winner:
Ann Logan, Balfour + Manson
Finalists:
Dr Naeema Yaqoob Sajid, Diversity+ Ltd
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
Winner:
Laura Brown, Brown Owl Legal Support
Finalist:
Ellie Hogarty, Jam Virtual Support
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Private Client Award
Winner:
Anna Hills, W & A S Bruce
Finalist:
Nicola Ker, McKee Campbell Morrison Solicitors
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Rising Star of the Year
Winner:
Annsia Nabi, Thorntons
Finalists:
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
Winner:
Stacy Campbell, McKee Campbell Morrison Solicitors
Finalists:
Ellen Masters Good, Aberdein Considine LLP
Laura McKnight, Macdonald Henderson Limited
Louise Shiels, Brodies LLP
Martha Thomson, Kee Solicitors Ltd
Sarah Crewes, Clyde and Co
Sarah-Jane Macdonald, Wright Johnston & Mackenzie
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Trainee Solicitor of The Year
Winner:
Caroline Erentz, COPFS
Highly Commended:
Cara Hope, Weightmans (Scotland) LLP
Finalists:
Cara Hope, Weightmans (Scotland) LLP
Kirsty Martin, Blackadders LLP
Madeleine Thomas, Gilson Gray LLP
Mairi Adams, Wright Johnston & Mackenzie
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Special Recognition
Susanne Tanner KC, Ambersand Advocates