Anthony Collins Solicitors was a double winner at this year's Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards.
The Birmingham-based practice won both the paralegal and trainee categories while Trowers & Hamlins took home a new award celebrating diversity and inclusion.
The annual awards were held at the ICC in Birmingham and recognised achievement across 12 different categories.
Jayne Willetts, owner of Clent-based niche professional regulation practice Jayne Willetts & Co Solicitors, won the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Having practised law for almost 40 years, the award recognises her as a leading figure in the profession, noting the many contributions she had made to the legal community throughout her career, including being the first female president of the society in 1999.
A second new category for 2022 to celebrate in-house lawyers went to Cleo Stewart of housing association Midland Heart.
Birmingham Law Society president Stephanie Perraton said: "This year's awards were pertinent for Birmingham's legal community as it was the first time since 2019 that we have been able to come together to celebrate our members' achievements in person.
"This was reflected in a successful turnout for the event which saw the legal talents of firms and individuals celebrated for all the hard work they have done.
"The awards also provided the opportunity to reflect on the terrible events happening in Ukraine and highlight some of the projects that have been established to help, such as the Ukrainian Advice Project UK or the Ukrainian Justice Alliance.
"In addition, we were also able to raise money for my two chosen charities during my Birmingham Law Society presidency - Walk the Walk and SIFA Fireside.
"Birmingham Law Society also wanted to champion those who had taken great steps to make the legal profession a more inclusive industry with the new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award.
"We hope that by celebrating the achievements of firms such as Trowers & Hamlins, we can encourage others to follow in their footsteps, inspiring those who may not have considered the legal profession was for them."
The full list of winners for 2022 is below and click through here to read this year's shortlist:
Pro-Bono Award
Trevor Allsopp, Birmingham Peoples Centre
Trainee Solicitor of the Year
Amelia Bauer, Anthony Collins Solicitors
Solicitor of the Year
Richard Port, George Green
Partner of the Year
Steven Allen, Mills & Reeve
Apprentice of the Year
Samantha Ross, Bevan Brittan
Paralegal of the Year
Rebecca Chauhan, Anthony Collins Solicitors
Law Firm of the Year - Sole Practitioners to Five Partners
Magma Legal Services
Law Firm of the Year - National
Bevan Brittan
In-House Lawyer Award
Cleo Stewart, Midland Heart
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award
Trowers & Hamlins
Barrister of the Year
Earl Pinnock, No5 Barristers' Chambers
Lifetime Achievement Award
Jayne Willets, Jayne Willets & Co Solicitors
