BLS Barrister of the Year 2017 – Ed Pepperall QC

We are delighted to announce that Ed Pepperall QC has been named as Birmingham Law Society’s “Barrister of the Year” at the BLS 2017 Legal Awards.

Ed received his award from journalist and author John Sergeant at the ceremony on 9th March at The ICC in Birmingham.

Other winners on the night were:

Trainee Solicitor of the Year

• Matthew McDonald – Trowers & Hamlins LLP

Paralegal of the Year

• Kiri Tamber – Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP

Chartered Legal Executive of the Year

• Norman Rea – Dignity Funeral Services Ltd

Assistant/Associate Solicitor of the Year

• Sheree Green – Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP

Corporate Social Responsibility and Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year

• Lorna Gavin – Gowling WLG (UK) LLP

Partner of the Year

• Rebecca Warren – Pinsent Masons LLP

Corporate Team of the Year

• DLA Piper UK LLP

In-House Legal Team of the Year

• Coventry City Council

Law Firm of the Year (sole practitioners up to 4 partners)

• Fountain Solicitors

Law Firm of the Year (5-15 partners)

• The Community Law Partnership

Law Firm of the Year (16+ partners)

• Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP

Lifetime Achievement Award

• Chris Owen