2026 Awards Winners
Congratulations to all the winners, and thank you to everyone involved.
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New Build Conveyancer of the Year
Kelvin Cooper – Birketts LLP
Best Commercial Property Team
Landsmiths Solicitors
Best New Build Sales Progression Team
RG Law
Best Sales Progressor
Chelsey Smith – Sage Homes
Best Northern Conveyancing Team
Sort Legal
Best Southern Conveyancing Team
GA Solicitors
Best Wales and Midlands Conveyancing Team
Bradley Haynes Law
Best Use of Technology in Conveyancing
Smith & Co Solicitors
Outstanding Client Care in Conveyancing
PLS Solicitors
Supplier Innovation & Support Award
Orbital Residential
Rising Star in Conveyancing
Frankie Brown – RLL Legal Limited
Conveyancer of the Year
Claire Pays – Amphlett Lissimore
Conveyancing Team of the Year
PCS Legal
New Build Conveyancer of the Year
Stand out from the crowd! This award celebrates an individual conveyancer who demonstrates outstanding service and expertise in the new build sector.
Presented By
Kelvin Cooper – Birketts LLP
Kelvin Cooper is a leading new build conveyancer whose 26 years of expertise, innovative processes and exceptional client care have transformed plot sales delivery. His leadership of a high performing team, commitment to training, and proactive, solutions driven approach streamlines transactions and delivers outstanding results.
Judge’s comments
Kelvin’s operational mastery at Birketts is deeply impressive. His ability to oversee high-volume residential plot sales while maintaining such rigorous legal standards is a testament to his leadership in the development sector.
Highly commended
Yanthé Richardson – Foot Anstey LLP
Judge’s comments
It was clear Yanthé is a formidable leader whose commitment in the legal profession is as impressive as it is essential for the legal industry. Very impressed!
Best Commercial Property Team
This award celebrates teams handling the distinct challenges of commercial property transactions in conveyancing and legal firms. Whether dealing with retail units, office buildings, industrial premises or mixed-use developments, judges will look for expertise across any of the following areas: commercial leases, landlord and tenant matters, investment properties or complex commercial transactions.
Presented By
Landsmiths Solicitors
We’re a boutique property law firm based in Nottingham, specialising in commercial property and residential conveyancing. We’re straight-talking, proactive, and focused on making your legal journey smooth from start to finish.
Judge’s comments
A strong application from a boutique property firm which has shown clear growth and team ethos, engagement with tech advances and excellent recognition for delivery in a range of significant cases across sectors.
Highly commended
Mason Thomas Law
Judge’s comments
Mason Thomas Law is an impressive specialist property firm with a strong ethos, energy and focus.
Best New Build Sales Progression Team
Dedicated to teams who specialise in managing the unique challenges of new build property transactions, this award celebrates teams that excel in coordinating between developers, buyers, lenders and other stakeholders to ensure smooth progression from reservation to completion.
Presented By
RG Law
At RG Law, we are dedicated to delivering expert conveyancing, wills, and probate services—tailored to you. Our unwavering commitment to exceptional client care has been recognised time and time again.
Judge’s comments
A very strong submission that demonstrates clear operational structure, excellent stakeholder coordination and proactive management of timelines. The results speak for themselves, but what really differentiates RG Law is their ability to balance delivery with a positive and well-managed customer experience.
Highly commended
Switalskis
Judge’s comments
Switalskis delivers a strong, well-rounded service with clear processes, solid stakeholder coordination and consistently high customer satisfaction. Their use of technology alongside a personal approach works well, and the quality of feedback reflects a reliable and trusted delivery model.
Best Sales Progressor
Here’s your chance to shine! This award honours an individual sales progressor who has gone above and beyond in their role, demonstrating exceptional skill in managing property transactions from start to finish.
Presented By
Chelsey Smith – Sage Homes
Chelsey Smith, Sales Progression Manager at Sage Homes, has demonstrated exceptional leadership and transaction management since joining the shared ownership homes provider 2018.
Judge’s comments
Chelsey has delivered exceptional results at scale, overseeing nearly 9,000 transactions while consistently outperforming industry benchmarks. As a founding team member, she has been instrumental in modernising sales progression through CRM implementation and proactive risk management, while leading a high-performing, resilient team. Highly respected by colleagues and clients alike, she combines operational excellence with outstanding customer care, driving measurable impact on performance, experience and deliverance.
Highly commended
Rachel Kelly – New Homes Law
Judge’s comments
Rachel has shown fantastic consistency and superb customer service throughout her role at New Homes Law. She has kept a great determination to provide the highest results for the business and her clients, while maintaining her own personal growth.
Best Northern Conveyancing Team
This regional category celebrates exceptional conveyancing teams operating in Northern England.
Presented By
Sort Legal
Originally launched in 2017, Sort Legal was created to provide quality legal services to clients wishing to buy, sell or remortgage their homes.
Judge’s comments
Sort Legal has completed a well evidenced submission that puts them in the top tier as a modern, high performing conveyancing team. They combine intelligent innovation, have a robust governance and a people first culture to deliver at scale, well done.
Highly commended
Mason Thomas Law
Judge’s comments
Mason Thomas Law’s submission presents a progressive team that combines exceptional client service, professional credibility, people development and technology to deliver outcomes with impact. Well done.
Best Southern Conveyancing Team
This regional award celebrates conveyancing teams operating across Southern England who demonstrate exceptional expertise, innovation and client service.
Presented By
GA Solicitors
At GA Solicitors, you can see this in the people we employ, the values we promote, and in the support we provide our local community. We have won, or been shortlisted for, national and regional awards for our client service, innovation and corporate social responsibility. We have been ranked in The Legal 500, Chambers UK and Chambers High Net Worth.
Judge’s comments
GA Solicitors was able to show over the qualifying period clear progress in performance, growth and team development. A strong culture of good quality client service and professional excellence was also evidenced, and they should be commended on their continued investment in staff training and wellbeing.
Highly commended
AVRillo LLP
Judge’s comments
AVRillo Conveyancing’s submission demonstrates good quality, clear impact, and a consistently high standard of delivery. It stands out for its professionalism, measurable outcomes, and the strength of its contribution to best practice in the sector. It also shows a proven transformation of the home-moving experience across the South of England.
Best Wales and Midlands Conveyancing Team
Honouring conveyancing excellence in Wales and the Midlands, this category recognises teams that demonstrate outstanding service, local market expertise and commitment to their regional communities.
Presented By
Bradley Haynes Law
At Bradley Haynes Law, we combine experience, approachability, and dedication to ensure every client, partner, and colleague receives the highest standard of service. Our vision is to be Worcestershire’s “go-to” law firm – delivering trusted legal advice, supporting careers, and building long-term relationships with our community.
Judge’s comments
A very strong application. Bradley Haynes Law appears to be a well-rounded conveyancing department, that is mindful of staff needs, including mental health and wellbeing. They were also able to demonstrate good engagement and associations with local charities.
Highly commended
Sort Legal
Judge’s comments
Sort Legal presented an interesting, well-evidenced application. All staff appear to be well looked after, and particular praise should be given for how the team prioritises mental health.
Best Use of Technology in Conveyancing
This award recognises conveyancers and legal firms that are leveraging digital tools and innovative technology to streamline new build conveyancing processes, enhance efficiency and improve client experience.
Presented By
Smith & Co Solicitors
At Smith & Co we ensure our clients feel important, they feel listened to and heard. We understand that being patient and listening to clients throughout remains our number one focus, especially during what can be at an extremely stressful time, our job is to create a relationship built on confidence and competence.
Judge’s comments
Smith & Co Solicitors demonstrated an outstanding use of technology to address a wide range of conveyancing challenges. Their approach not only strengthened compliance processes but also significantly enhanced the overall client experience. It is clear that technology sits at the core of their operation, with meaningful investment reflected in both client and staff feedback.
Highly commended
Simplify
Judge’s comments
Simplify demonstrated a great use of technology in relation to ID checks for clients and sharing such checks with other involved parties to make the customer experience more streamlined and less repetitive.
Outstanding Client Care in Conveyancing
This award honours firms that place client care at the heart of everything they do.
Presented By
PLS Solicitors
At PLS Solicitors, outstanding client care combines expert knowledge with a human, supportive approach. We understand that buying or selling a home is more than a legal transaction, it’s a major life event often accompanied by stress and uncertainty.
Judge’s comments
A standout entry showing clear control of the client experience. PLS Solicitors go beyond good service and demonstrate how client care is actively monitored and managed in real time. Compared to others, this shows a higher level of intervention and prevention rather than relying on outcomes alone. Well done.
Highly commended
Convey Law
Judge’s comments
Convey Law is highly commended for demonstrating how client care is delivered consistently in practice, with clear standards, accountability and a strong focus on reducing risk for clients.
Supplier Innovation & Support Award
Recognising suppliers to the conveyancing industry who provide exceptional innovation, compliance support and value to conveyancing firms.
Presented By
Orbital Residential
Built by former practising property lawyers and AI engineers, Orbital Residential is a purpose-built AI platform that transforms how conveyancers review title documents, leases, deeds, searches and lender requirements.
Judge’s comments
A great entry, clearly explaining the problem Orbital solves and the impact their technology has had on the conveyancing transaction. Irrefutable evidence from volume law firms of the benefits using Orbital delivers.
Highly commended
Auxilio Services Limited
Judge’s comments
An outstanding submission, Auxilio clearly demonstrated their value to conveyancers and other suppliers. The evidence they supplied to support their entry was compelling and made them a standout candidate.
Rising Star in Conveyancing
This award honours firms that place client care at the heart of everything they do.
Presented By
Frankie Brown – RLL Legal Limited – North West
In an industry that demands precision, resilience, and exceptional client care, emerging professionals who quickly demonstrate leadership, technical ability, and measurable impact truly stand out.
Judge’s comments
Frankie is clearly demonstrating a dedication to client care and has achieved impressive results since starting her career. She is one to watch.
Highly commended
Haranjit Singh Kalket – Bradley Haynes Law
Judge’s comments
Haranjit is clearly a very committed individual who goes above and beyond, and we were very impressed by his contributions beyond his legal work.
Conveyancer of the Year
This is it – our flagship individual award celebrating an exceptional conveyancer who embodies the highest standards of the profession. The winner will demonstrate outstanding technical knowledge, exemplary client care, commitment to professional development and a positive contribution to their firm and the wider industry.
Presented By
Claire Pays – Amphlett Lissimore
Claire Pays is a Residential Property Partner at Amphlett Lissimore and head of the West Wickham conveyancing team. She is widely recognised for her technical expertise, exceptional client care, and ability to deliver consistently outstanding results.
Judge’s comments
Claire’s commitment to client care on a variety of complex cases and her strong team leadership is evidenced by the sheer number of excellent reviews she and her team receive from clients and agents alike. Her personal career path is impressive, rising to Partner within 10 years, and her drive to keep up with latest industry developments, providing client guides and inhouse training, makes her a worthy winner of Conveyancer of the Year.
Highly commended
Miles Forsdike – PCS Legal
Judge’s comments
Miles demonstrates the art of leading a high performing conveyancing team alongside supporting the wider industry and championing innovation. This balance is shown through his public speaking, in-house training academy, and hands-on approach to complex casework and supporting his clients.
Conveyancing Team of the Year
The premier team award recognising overall excellence in conveyancing.
This category is open to all conveyancing teams regardless of location or size.
Presented By
PCS Legal
Over the last 20 years, PCS Legal has grown from a small family business to one of the leading conveyancing firms in the South of England. We have built a highly skilled and adaptable team, able to meet a comprehensive range of client requirements.
Judge’s comments
PCS Legal is a firm that combines strong operational performance with a genuine commitment to client experience, innovation, and the development of future talent. They are delivering consistently high standards in a demanding economy.
Highly commended
Birketts LLP
Judge’s comments
Birketts demonstrated exceptional technical expertise, attention to detail and consistently high client satisfaction, which set them apart as this year’s highly commended team.
Coming Spring 2027
In 2027, we’re adding a daytime conference to the awards ceremony you already know. One event, one day: The Conveyancing Awards & Conference 2027.
Coming Spring 2027
In 2027, we’re adding a daytime conference to the awards ceremony you already know. One event, one day: The Conveyancing Awards & Conference 2027.