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LLG is delighted to announce the finalists for the LLG Awards 2026, celebrating excellence, innovation, and outstanding commitment across the local government legal profession.
This year saw a wonderful array of entries and nominations reflecting the depth of talent and dedication within our sector. Our judging panels, which comprise representatives from each category’s corporate sponsor and LLG members of the board have now confirmed their finalists in the LLG Awards 2026.
The winners will be revealed at the LLG Awards Ceremony on Friday 5th June on the evening of the LLG Spring Conference in Birmingham where colleagues and partners will come together to celebrate the achievements of our profession.
We extend our warmest congratulations to all finalists and our sincere thanks to our sponsors for their continued support and for contributing their expertise to this year’s judging panels.
Sponsored by IKEN and SHARPE PRITCHARD
Judged by representatives from Iken, Sharpe Pritchard and LLG
• Faye Cross
• Gloria Abiodun
• Helena Stylianou
• Jessica Unsworth
• Kunal Bhardwaj
Sponsored by CAPSTICKS, BEVAN BRITTAN and WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON
Judged by representatives from Capsticks, Bevan Brittan and Womble Bond Dickinson and LLG
• Litigation Team, Wolverhampton City Council
• Shared Legal Service for Cotswolds, West Oxfordshire, Forest of Dean & Publica
• Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council Legal Services Team
• WMCA Legal Team
• Young People Legal Team - Warwickshire County Council
Sponsored by WEIGHTMANS, BROWNE JACOBSON and FREETHS
Judged by representatives from Weightmans, Browne Jacobson, Freeths and LLG
• Andrew Perriman
• Anthea Lowe
• Sophie Scullion
Sponsored by ANTHONY COLLINS, THOMSON REUTERS and LANDMARK CHAMBERS
Judged by representatives from Anthony Collins, Thomson Reuters and LLG
• Andrew Perriman
• Invicta Law
• Legal Team at North West Leicestershire District Council
• One Legal
Sponsored by TROWERS & HAMLINS and VENN GROUP
Judged by representatives from Trowers & Hamlins, Venn Group and LLG
• Andrea Lee
• Helen Edwards
• Mark Pearce
• Robin Donaldson
Sponsored by VWV and WILKIN CHAPMAN ROLLITS
Judged by representatives from VWV, Wilkin Chapman Rollits and LLG
• Ifan Aslam
• Jessica Adeniran
• Manjia Grant
• Nurainatta Katevu
This year’s finalists highlight the breadth of expertise, leadership, and impact within local government legal services — from transformative project work to exceptional early‑career achievement, sector‑leading training initiatives, and contributions that make a tangible difference to communities across England and Wales.
LLG President Paul Turner said:
“It’s fantastic to see so many people nominated for these awards. I am sure it will give the judging panels some difficult decisions to make. I’d like to wish all nominees the best of luck. And remember these awards are made every year - so if there’s someone you wish you had nominated, there is always next year.”
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