British Wills and Probate Awards

Michelmores recognised for excellence and innovation ahead of national awards ceremony

 Michelmores has been recognised for its commitment to innovation, service excellence, client experience and expertise having been shortlisted at a prestigious national awards ceremony in the ‘Court of Protection Team of the Year’ award.

The British Wills and Probate Awards was launched in 2018 to recognise and celebrate the firms, businesses and individuals who have delivered outstanding service and expertise to clients across the wills and probate/private client sector; and is widely considered to be an indicator of excellence and trust.

Firms shortlisted have been through a rigorous process of independent scrutiny by a panel of industry professionals who arrive at the final shortlists. The winners will be announced on the 10 October 2024 at the gala ceremony in Manchester.

Commenting on their success Disputed Wills & Estates Partner, Alexa Payet, comments:

We are delighted to have been shortlisted for the Court of Protection team of the year award. The Mental Capacity team was established in 2021 with the arrival of Holly Mieville-Hawkins. The team has gone from strength to strength since then and we are now a go to firm for work which requires a technical eye and a compassionate touch. This nomination is testament to the hard work and dedication of Holly and the team who are all passionate about mental capacity law.

Michelmores’ Disputed Wills & Estates team, headed by Tony Cockayne, is nationally recognised, advising in the area of disputed wills, trusts and legacies. The Firm’s team has an excellent reputation for advising on complex issues connected with Wills, trusts and estates for both charities and individuals.

British Wills and Probate Awards Headline Sponsor CTT Group Director Clive Ponder TEP said:

“It’s an absolute pleasure and a privilege to once again be headline sponsors. The BWAP Awards recognise the very best in our industry and having the honour of being a judge this year, I’ve seen firsthand the talent and dedication, and the heights of achievement this industry can reach”

“Huge congratulations to all those who’ve been shortlisted for the awards. I look forward with great enthusiasm to the 2024 winners being announced at this year’s event in Manchester in October.”

The British Wills and Probate Awards is the largest event dedicated to recognising excellence in the industry. It is hosted by Today’s Media, the publishers of trade publication Today’s Wills and Probate, an online news publication for solicitors, will writers and probate practitioners.

Further details about The British Wills and Probate Awards 2024 are available at www.britishwillsandprobateawards.co.uk.