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The 2026 Awards
We are delighted to reveal some of the details for the Legal News Wales Awards 2026, a celebration of excellence in the business of law in Wales.
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Following an outstanding response from across the legal sector in Wales following the launch of the awards in 2025, the categories have been expanded to support the next generation of lawyers as well as those driving the business management of our nation's legal profession. There are also now two business growth categories to cater for the increasing number of scale up and boutique firms in Wales
The 2026 awards programme spotlights exceptional performance and innovation in leadership, business operations, marketing, client service, finance, tech, culture, community support, pro bono work and more – to showcase the strength and impact of the entire legal profession in and beyond Wales.
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The 2026 Legal News Wales Awards are now OPEN FOR ENTRY.
Deadline for all submissions: 2 March 2026
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Join Legal News Wales in our vision to celebrate excellence in the business of law in Wales and showcase the positive impact of our legal sector on the Welsh economy and society. It's an exciting time for legal services in Wales, with a thriving, diverse landscape of law firms, in-house legal teams, barristers’ chambers and supporting service professionals.
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Those driving change, taking risks and creating growth deserve to be recognised and their stories shared to inspire others and attract further growth.
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Legal News Wales founded these annual awards in 2025 to recognise the initiatives, organisations and individuals who are transforming the way legal services are delivered, to showcase those who are building sustainable equity driven cultures that empower professionals, and positively impact communities in Wales, and beyond. (Read more about the inaugural Legal News Wales Awards hosted in 2025, here.)
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All our awards are free to enter and open to any organisation, team or individual (where relevant) in the legal sector in Wales. All nominated organisations, teams and individuals must be based in Wales. Nominations may be submitted on behalf of yourself, your team / organisation or for a colleague, peer or friend.
Entries must be submitted by midnight on Monday 2nd March 2026.
​The finalists will be invited to our in-person interviews with our judging panel, which take place on the 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th April 2026 in Cardiff city centre.​
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Why enter?
Those driving change, taking risks and creating growth deserve to be recognised and their stories shared to inspire others and attract further growth. Here's why you should enter:
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1. Be recognised for your achievements in the business of law, social change and leadership
Highlight your legal practice, team, or individual success in shaping the future of the legal profession in Wales. Whether through growth, innovation, cultural and social impact, or the evolution of legal services, your achievements deserve to be celebrated. Those leading change, embracing challenges, and driving progress can inspire others and attract new opportunities.
2. Elevate your profile
Being part of the Legal News Wales Awards connects you with key figures in the Welsh and English legal and business services professions, regulators, membership organisations and sector charities, and law schools, creating valuable networking and business opportunities.
3. Celebrate your hard work
Celebrate and reward the dedication, innovation, and leadership within your firm or organisation. The awards provide a moment to celebrate success and provide a boost to projects and strategies, as well as benchmark your developments against others.
4. Attract clients
Winning an award or being a finalist demonstrates excellence in leadership, entrepreneurship and legal services, helping to attract new clients and boost referrals and collaborations.
5. Strengthen retention and recruitment
A recognised, award-winning workplace is more attractive to prospective employees and helps retain talented individuals. Showcasing your commitment to excellence, innovation, and employee wellbeing can make a significant difference in today’s competitive legal sector in Wales.
6. Champion positive change in the profession
As the awards recognise achievements in areas such as equity, diversity and inclusion, sustainability, culture, business transformation, social impact and access to justice. By entering, you highlight the positive impact your work has on the wider legal profession and communities in Wales.
7. Engage with our judging panel
Finalists have the opportunity to present their achievements in person to an esteemed panel of judges, gaining valuable exposure and feedback from leaders in their field.
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8. An opportunity to shine, throughout the year
With free entry and all categories open to individuals, in-house legal teams, law firms and barristers chambers in Wales, we’re looking to celebrating the impact of the entire legal profession in Wales, with a legacy in mind.
A selection of winners, finalists, and nominees with inspiring stories will be invited to join our awards-focused panel events and podcasts launching in the autumn of 2025 to share their stories and progress in greater detail with the Editor of Legal News Wales, and our judging panel.
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Don’t miss your chance to be recognised—enter by midnight on 2nd March 2026!
