Legal 500 was delighted to once again return to Leeds for the fourth Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards, recognising standout lawyers, teams, general counsel and firms throughout Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool and Newcastle, and the rest of the Northern region.<\/p>\n
The event was held at the Royal Armouries Museum on 12th March 2026 and saw nearly 400 attendees come together for an evening of celebration and recognition.<\/p>\n
Highlights of the night included:<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Hill Dickinson taking home the Law Firm of the Year prize<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Elizabeth Cartwright of Eversheds Sutherland being named Lawyer of the Year<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Jeanette Burgess of Walker Morris winning Management Partner of the Year<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Gateley Legal being awarded Deal of the Year<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Centrefield winning Boutique of the Year<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Leigh Day taking home the inaugural award for Client Service Excellence<\/p>\n
Grounded in Legal 500\u2019s independent research and in-depth market insight, the awards continue to provide a credible and impartial benchmark of excellence across the legal sector throughout the north of the UK.<\/p>\n
Congratulations to all those recognised on this year\u2019s shortlist and to every winner on the night.<\/p>\n
View the full list of winners: Winners 2026 \u2013 Events<\/a><\/p>\n