We have a clear vision: "to be the legal brand of choice". To realise this vision, we must deliver excellent levels of service.
Independent awards are a good indicator of how we're doing and you can see our award successes here:
Private Client Legal Team of the Year (large firm) (Winner) STEP 2020/21 Private Client Awards
We're delighted to have won this prestigious award from the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.
Marketing Campaign of the Year (Winner) Personal Injury Awards 2020
The Personal Injury Awards recognised our multi-channel campaign's exceptional public impact with the Marketing Campaign of the Year award.
Outstanding Case of the Year (Winner) Personal Injury Awards 2020
We're delighted to have been awarded Outstanding Case of the Year with Anne Kavanagh, a senior associate in our London office.
Personal Injury Trust Provider of the Year (Winner) Personal Injury Awards 2020
The Personal Injury Awards named us Personal Injury Trust Provider of the Year for our excellent track record ensuring quality of life for claimants and challenging the law in court when necessary.
Best Law Firms 2020 (Ranked) The Times
Irwin Mitchell has been recognised for a third time in The Times' list of the best 200 law firms in England and Wales.
2nd Highest UK Litigation Turnover 2020 (Ranked) The Lawyer
The Lawyer's annual Litigation 50 report has ranked Irwin Mitchell as the second most active firm in the UK by litigation turnover. The guide also highlights that Irwin Mitchell carries out the most claimant litigation in the UK.
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Excellence in Diversity Award (Winner) Signature Awards 2020
We are proud to have won The Signature Awards' Excellence in Diversity Award for the third time.
Best Law Firms 2020 (Ranked) The Times
Irwin Mitchell has been recognised in The Times' inaugural list of the best 200 law firms in England and Wales. We're also commended for our work in banking and finance, education, family law, human rights, inheritance and succession planning, personal injury and medical negligence.
Catastrophic Injury Team of the Year 2019 (WINNER) Personal Injury Awards 2019
Our Personal Legal Services department was awarded Catastrophic Injury Team of the Year by the Personal Injury Awards 2019.
Employment Law Firm of the Year Award (Winner) Personnel Today Awards 2019
“We are delighted to win this award and I’m so proud of the team for all their hard work. Our employment group is one of the most innovative and best resourced in the UK and this victory reflects our vision to offer practical solutions for our clients as their needs and demands change.”Fergal Dowling, National Head of Employment
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Excellence In Client Services (Private Clients) (WINNER) Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards 2019
Our Family Law team took home the Excellence In Client Service Award at the Birmingham Law Awards 2019.
Excellence In Client Services (Business Clients) (WINNER) Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards 2019
Our Employment Law won the Excellence In Client Service Award (Business Clients) at the Birmingham Law Awards 2019.
Court of Protection Team of the Year (Highly Commended) British Wills and Probate Awards
We're thrilled to be Highly Commended in the Court of Protection Team of the Year category at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2019.
Solicitor Firm of the Year (National) (Highly Commended) British Wills and Probate Awards
We're proud to have been recognised as Highly Commended in the 2019 British Wills & Probate Awards
Family Law Award (Winner) Yorkshire Legal Awards 2019
The excellent work of our family teams in Leeds and Sheffield has been recognised with a win in the Family Law category of the 2019 Yorkshire Legal Awards.
Team of the Year Award (Winner) Northern Law Awards 2019
Our Newcastle Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence team won this award for their outstanding work in giving an excellent service to our personal injury clients.
Firm Of The Year (outside London) - Insurance (PI) (Winner) Legal 500 Awards 2019
Our Birmingham office has been named Firm Of The Year (outside London) in the Insurance (PI) category.
Best Contribution By A Firm With An English Head Office (Winner) Law Works Pro Bono Awards 2018
The work of our pro bono team in providing legal aid to those who would otherwise be unable to afford it was recognised with a win at the Law Works Pro Bono Awards 2018.
Best Law Firms 2019 (Ranked) The Times
Irwin Mitchell has been recognised in The Times' inaugural list of the best 200 law firms in England and Wales. We were also ranked first for personal injury & medical negligence; second for human rights; third for administrative & public law.
Solicitor Firm Of The Year (National) (Winner) The British Wills And Probate Awards 2018
We're proud to see the hard work of our Tax, Trust, & Estate team rewarded with a well-deserved award win at the British Will and Probate Awards 2018
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Banking & Finance Law Award (Winner) Yorkshire Law Awards 2018
This award marks a fantastic year of successes for our Sheffield and Leeds offices, which included acting on numerous multi-million pound deals for clients such as The Mayborn Group, RBS, Lloyds Bank, ICG Longbow and HSBC.
Diversity & Inclusion Award (Winner) Yorkshire Law Awards 2018
Awarded for our hard work to make Irwin Mitchell a welcoming place for people of all genders, ethnicities, religions, and sexual orientations.
Regulatory Law Firm of the Year (Winner) Women In Compliance Awards 2018
A double victory for Irwin Mitchell, recognising both our exceptional work in the regulatory field and our commitment to gender diversity in the workplace.
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Community Engagement Award (Winner) Disability Sport Yorkshire
We were recognised for our Don't Quit, Do It campaign; our work with the Sheffield Smashers Boccia Club; and our sponsorship of multiple Paralympic gold medallist Hannah Cockroft MBE.
Excellence in Diversity Award (Winner) Signature Awards 2018
We are proud to have won The Signature Awards' Excellence in Diversity Award for the second year running.
Regional Insurance Firm of the Year (Winner) Legal 500 Awards 2017
Our Birmingham Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence teams won Regional Insurance Firm of the Year at the Legal 500 awards 2017.
Large Law Firm of the Year (Winner) Yorkshire Law Awards 2017
The superb work of our Leeds and Sheffield offices have been recognised at the Yorkshire Law Awards with Irwin Mitchell being named Large Law Firm of the Year 2017.
Personal Injury/Clinical Negligence Team of the Year (Winner) Northern Law Awards
Our Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence solicitors won Team of the Year at the 2015 Northern Law Awards in Newcastle.
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Law Firm of the Year 2017 (Winner) Hampshire Law Society
Our Southampton office is very proud to have won Hampshire Law Society Law Firm of the Year 2017
Private Client Team Of The Year (WINNER) Legal Business Awards 2017
Our Personal Legal Services department was awarded Private Client Team of the Year by the Legal Business Awards 2017.
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Best Employer: BME Women (Silver) Citywealth Powerwoman Awards
We were awarded a Silver Award in the Best Employer BME (Black & Minority Ethnic) Women category at the 2017 Citywealth Powerwomen Awards
Excellence in Diversity Award (Winner) Signature Awards
We are proud to have won The Signature Awards' 2017 Excellence in Diversity Award
Marketing Campaign of the Year (Winner) Personal Injury Awards 2016
Our social media team won Marketing Campaign of the Year at the 2016 Personal Injury Awards for the Don't Quit Do It campaign
Team of the Year (Winner) The British Legal Awards 2016
Our Private Wealth team won Private Client Team of the Year at the 2016 British Legal Awards
Litigation Team of the Year (Winner) The Lawyer Awards 2016
Our Family Law team won the Litigation Team of the Year prize after its success in the Supreme Court.
Private Client Team Of The Year (WINNER) Legal Business Awards 2016
Our Family Law and Contentious Probate teams were named Private Client Team of the Year by the Legal Business Awards 2016.
Family Team Of The Year (SHORTLISTED) Solicitors Journal Awards 2016
Our Family Law team were shortlisted for the team of the year award at the 2016 Solicitors Journal Awards.
Trusted Merchant (Winner) Feefo
We've been accredited through Feefo, the independent reviews and rating platform.
Best Trainee Recruitment Campaign (Winner) The Lawyer Business Leadership Awards
We were delighted to receive the prize for the Best Trainee Recruitment Campaign at The Lawyer Business Leadership awards.
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Best Legal Market Brand (Winner) The Lawyer Business Leadership Awards
We proudly won the Best Legal Market Brand award at The Lawyer Business Leadership awards.
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Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion (Shortlisted) Law Society
We're proud to have been shortlisted for the the 2015 Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion category at the Law Society Awards.
Personal Injury/Clinical Negligence Team of the Year (Winner) Northern Law Awards
Our Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence solicitors won Team of the Year at the 2015 Northern Law Awards in Newcastle.
Litigation Team of the Year (Winner) Scott and Co Legal Awards 2014
Our litigation team, who were highly commended in 2013, faced competition from six other Scottish firms to win this hotly-contested category.
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Diversity League Table (Top 10) Black Solicitors Network
We were ranked 8th in the Black Solicitors Network Diversity League Table, known as "the legal profession's leading diversity publication".
Corporate Responsibility Index 2013 (Gold Standard) Business in the Community
We're proud to have achieved a Gold Standard in BITC's Corporate Responsibility Index, a measure in responsible business practice.
Development Of Talent Award (Winner) Halsbury Legal Awards 2013
We won this award thanks to our partnership with The University of Law and The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx). Through the partnership we provide legal and business education with more than 200 people going through the programme since it was established in 2011.
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Personal Injury Law Firm Of The Year In England (Winner) Corporate INTL Legal Awards 2013
The awards commemorate those who have been active over the past 12 months and who have shown excellence not only in expertise but in service and during a difficult global economic downturn.
Fundraising Firm Of The Year (Winner) Scott and Co Legal Awards 2013
Irwin Mitchell Scotland LLP was rewarded for fundraising efforts. The Glasgow team raised money for charities by taking part in a variety of events such as a 5K run, a cycle ride, an Olympic-themed lunch, a Wii fitness challenge and a relay along the route of the Edinburgh Marathon.
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Corporate Law Firm Of The Year (Winner) Insider South Yorkshire Dealmakers Dinner 2013
Our Sheffield office was recognised as Corporate Law Firm of the Year at an awards ceremony that recognises excellence within the region's dealmaking community.
Most Effective Diversity Programme - Gender (Winner) The Lawyer Workplace & Diversity Awards 2012
Our commitment to diversity was recognised by The Lawyer, in particular our work in the field of gender equality.
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Education And Training Initiative Of The Year (Winner) The British Legal Awards 2012
Our partnership with The College of Law and The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives was recognised at a major ceremony in London.
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Best Graduate Trainee Recruitment Campaign (Winner) The Lawyer Workplace & Diversity Awards 2012
We won an award for our Graduate Trainee Recruitment Campaign after restructuring our Legal Work Placement programme to create a consistent and engaging experience for students.
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Workplace Equality Index 2012 (Top 100) Stonewall
We were ranked 33rd in Stonewall's countdown of best UK companies for equality in the workplace.
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Corporate Strategy (Winner) Finanical Times Innovative Lawyers 2011
Judges analysed how businesses have innovated to stay ahead of their competitors and delivered better value for clients.
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Property Law Firm Of The Year (Winner) Insider Property Industry Awards (Yorkshire) 2011
Our Real Estate team won this prestigious prize, with judges commenting that "Irwin Mitchell had done some great deals, had a great regional focus, and remained profitable".
Workplace Equality Index 2011 (Top 100) Stonewall
We were recognised by lesbian, gay and bisexual lobby group Stonewall who placed us in the top 100 companies in the UK for equality in the workplace.
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