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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 CLOSED FOR ENTRY.
Our 2026 Finalists have been announced; winners will be revealed at our Awards Ceremony in Cardiff on 4 June 2026. Tickets now on sale here.
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 for this year's awards are now closed.
Tickets for the 2026 Awards Ceremony are now on sale, details of the evening and how to book can be found below.
​The finalists will be announced on Tuesday 31 March 2026, and 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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The awards
ceremony
The ceremony
The awards ceremony takes place on Thursday 4th June 2026, at The Coal Exchange Hotel Cardiff.
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Venue address: Building Bay, The Exchange, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff CF10 5FQ
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The evening celebrations start with a drinks reception from 6:30pm, followed by a three-course meal, awards ceremony and after party - all in one venue. (Full timings will be announced shortly.)
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How much are tickets?
A table of 10 is £950 +VAT
Individual tickets are priced at £95 +VAT​​
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We may have the potential to increase table numbers to 12 per table. We will offer this as an option when tickets go on sale at the end of March.
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What does my ticket include?
Access to the drinks reception and the awards, a three-course meal and access to the after party.
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Where can I buy my tickets?
Tickets are on sale now. Please complete the booking form, here.
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If I/my organisation is shortlisted, do I get any free tickets to the Awards night?
Everyone is asked to purchase tickets from the website in advance of the evening. Priority is given to shortlisted companies and individuals but it is on a first-come-first served basis so you are advised to book early to guarantee the tickets you require.
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Our Host
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​Our awards ceremony will be steered by experienced legal journalist and presenter, John Hyde - Deputy News Editor at The Law Society Gazette. John is recognised as one of the leading legal journalists in the country, with a reputation for breaking important stories and standing up for the sector in the face of attacks from other sections of the media.
In the last three years he has won plaudits for his reporting of the Post Office Inquiry, becoming an authority on the scandal and the role of lawyers. He has hosted numerous events and conferences and been a regular contributor on the BBC, as well as writing articles for the Independent and politics.co.uk.
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Dress code
Black-tie / cocktail dresses.
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Dietary requirements
Dietary requirements should be sent directly to awards@legalnewswales.com no later than 20th May 2026 or at time of booking.
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Pre-orders for drinks
An pre-order drinks form will be shared upon booking and completed forms should sent directly to the contact given at the Coal Exchange Hotel Cardiff within the deadline stated. The Legal News Wales Awards team are unable to process these for you.
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Accommodation discount
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We have secured a limited number of discounted rooms at The Coal Exchange Cardiff Hotel and will share more information here shortly.
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​​​​​​​Photography & Videography
Our production team includes a professional photographer and a videographer, who will capture the evening celebrations and award presentations. We will ask the winners for a few moments with our videographer to share their reactions on the night. We are happy to share the photos and videos with award winners for wider marketing use.​​
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