Tag: recognition

Winner: Business Development Award at LexisNexis Legal Awards 2026

Posted on April 20, 2026May 13, 2026 by Nikhita Sagar

We have been named as the winner of the Business Development Award at the LexisNexis Legal Awards 2026.

The LexisNexis Legal Awards highlight excellence, innovation and impact across the legal profession, celebrating organisations and individuals who are making a positive contribution to the industry.

This award recognises our innovative approach to business development and client engagement in which we place our clients’ needs at the centre of everything we do.

Our Client Sight framework underpins how we understand and respond to client needs. By taking an ‘outside-in’ approach and looking at our services through the lens of those we work with, we are able to shape strategies that are genuinely aligned with what our diverse client base values most. This includes globally recognised brands, large corporates, entrepreneurs, startups, high net worth individuals and prominent talent.

Sarah Zokay-West, director of business development and marketing, said:

“We are delighted to have been recognised for the enormous progress we have made in elevating the firm’s approach to business development in recent years. This is a significant achievement which reflects our commitment to shaping how we take the firm to market in ways that genuinely align with what our clients value most. This success is not only down to the hard work of everyone in the BD & marketing team, but also achieved in collaboration with everyone across the firm adopting a shared mindset of aligning our strategy and all of our processes and decisions with the wants and needs of our clients.”

View the full list of winners here.

Caroline Roberjot and Melanie Benson recommended by Spear’s as leading property lawyers

Posted on March 11, 2026March 11, 2026 by Nikhita Sagar

Caroline Roberjot and Melanie Benson have been recognised by Spear’s as leading property lawyers in the Spear’s Property Advisers Indices 2026, released today.

Caroline is Top Recommended for securing trophy buildings in the Property Lawyers Index, whilst Melanie is Recommended for landlord and tenant issues.

The Property Lawyers Index highlights lawyers trusted by high net worth individuals to offer expert advice in the real estate sector. It is collated using information collected from and about the advisers through evaluating submission forms, gathering nominations, conducting peer reviews, analysing data from third-party sources, obtaining references and recommendations and carrying out hundreds of interviews.

Caroline’s profile can be found here and Melanie’s can be found here.

Harbottle & Lewis ranks 12th in RollOnFriday’s Best Law Firms to Work At 2026

Posted on February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 by Nikhita Sagar

We have been ranked in 12^th place in RollOnFriday’s annual law firm satisfaction survey, with a score of 75% that places us firmly in the ‘Very Satisfied’ category.

Each year, RollOnFriday assesses firms across six areas: pay, work/life balance, career development, management, culture, and the office and amenities. The results are based on feedback received from more than 7,500 people working in private practice.

The full rankings can be viewed here.

Working at Harbottle & Lewis offers our people the chance to work with some of the most creative, influential clients on interesting and headline-making matters. We offer challenging work that requires skill, drive and commitment, whilst providing real opportunities for development and a platform from which to build a rewarding career. This recognition is a testament to the supportive, collaborative environment we provide to enable our people to thrive and reach their full potential.

If you would like to find out more about life at the firm, make your way to our careers page.

Finalists in four categories at the Spear’s Awards 2025

Posted on September 16, 2025September 23, 2025 by Nikhita Sagar

Four of our people have been named as finalists in various categories at the Spear’s Awards 2025, which recognise the outstanding contributions of wealth managers, lawyers and advisors to HNW and UHNW individuals and families.

Our finalists are:

Spear’s Woman of the Year – Catherine Bedford
Private Client Accountant of the Year – Gary Ashford
Lawyer of the Year: Tax and Trusts – Chris Moorcroft
Future Leader in Private Client Services – May Delaney

Now in their 18th year, the Spear’s Awards highlight leading work across the private wealth sector. Having individuals named as finalists across four categories reflects the broad range of expertise at the firm as we support our clients with their eclectic and ever-evolving business and personal needs.

The awards ceremony will take place on 20 November 2025 at Raffles London at The OWO.

Find out more about the Spear’s Awards 2025 here.

We have been named as the winner of the Business Development Award at the LexisNexis Legal Awards 2026.

Caroline Roberjot and Melanie Benson have been recognised by Spear’s as leading property lawyers in the Spear’s Property Advisers Indices 2026, released today.

We have been ranked in 12th place in RollOnFriday’s annual law firm satisfaction survey, with a score of 75% that places us firmly in the ‘Very Satisfied’ category.

Four of our people have been named as finalists in various categories at the Spear’s Awards 2025, which recognise the outstanding contributions of wealth managers, lawyers and advisors to HNW and UHNW individuals and families.

We have been ranked in 12^th place in RollOnFriday’s annual law firm satisfaction survey, with a score of 75% that places us firmly in the ‘Very Satisfied’ category.