The ceremony

The awards ceremony takes place on Thursday 4th June 2026, at the Coal Exchange Hotel Cardiff.

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The evening celebrations start with a drinks reception from 6:30pm, followed by a three-course meal, and the awards ceremony. (Full timings will be announced shortly.) A free After Party will be hosted in the same venue with a DJ.

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How much are tickets? 

A table of 10 is £950 +VAT

Individual tickets are priced at £95 +VAT​​

​(Tables can be extended to 11 or 12 guests)

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What does my ticket include?

Access to the drinks reception, the three-course meal and the after party.

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Where can I buy my tickets? 

Tickets to this year's Legal News Wales Awards can be booked via our 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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Awards Ceremony 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

A pre-order drinks form will be shared upon booking and completed forms should sent directly to the contact given at the Coal Exchange Hotel 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. Please contact Sarah Jones, Groups Reservations Supervisopr at the venue to book direct:

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T:  02921 991 904

E:  sarah.jones@coalexchangecardiff.co.uk

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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.