Fosters Solicitors named Regional Law Firm of the Year

The Halsbury Legal Awards are run by legal information provider, LexisNexis and are a celebration of excellence in the law and great contribution to the legal sector. The judging panel was made up of leading legal experts ranging from the chief executive of the Access to Justice Foundation to the Dean of Laws at the UCL Judicial Institute.

The national award was announced at a ceremony on Wednesday night, 8th May, at the Lancaster Hotel in London, with representatives of Fosters receiving the award from sponsors and compere on the evening, Hugh Dennis of BBC’s “Outnumbered” and “Mock the Week”.

Fosters, with offices across Norfolk and Suffolk was shortlisted alongside legal practices from around the country, but the judges were impressed by the ‘inclusive nature’ of the firm, having regard to the staff, casework and investment in the local community. The firm is the Official Legal Partner of Norwich City FC and has recently celebrated it’s 250th anniversary and won The Law Society Excellence Award.

Speaking after the event, Executive Director Andrea Spooner said “We are all delighted to have received this award. We are one of the oldest law firms in England, but to be judged as the best in the country outside of London is a tribute to our modern approach and the ceaseless hard work of all of our staff on behalf of all our clients.”

Chris Brown, Fosters Solicitors Chief Executive, commented: “I am delighted that Fosters has been recognised for its performance and our inclusive approach. We pride ourselves on both and strive to ensure every client receives the best possible service.”