Making the shortlist is a significant achievement and a true reflection of the dedication, expertise and professionalism that paralegals bring to the legal sector every day. With a record breaking 17 award categories, the competition was fierce, and our judging panel has the incredibly tough task of selecting this year's finalists.
We're proud to celebrate the individuals and organisations who stood out and secured a place on the 2025 shortlist.
The full list of 2025 shortlisted finalists
Individual Awards
Best Conveyancing/Real Estate Paralegal Award
- Georgia Boardman
- Rosie Easter
- Elsa Ghossan
- Elina Ralli
- Katie Small
Best Family Law Paralegal Award
- Kerry Hayward
- Laura Kelly
- Sophie Payne
- Sophie Wells
- Stephanie Wells
Best Intellectual Property Paralegal Award
- Rachel Collier
- Aimee Hardman
- Annemarie Parsons
- Elena Rehbein
- Helen Wearmouth
Best Newcomer/Young Practitioner of the Year Award
- Amy Dennis
- Muskaan Fatnani
- Sophie Francis
- Zahra Gafuro
- Lucy Murray
Best Probate Research Paralegal Award
- Ben Cornish
- Shannon Freeman
- Samantha Kimber
- Gareth Langford
- Claire Larkin Miller
- Jade Taylor
Best Will Writing Paralegal Award
- Sharon Baker
- Saif Yasin
Best In-House Paralegal Award
- Rosie Easter
- JoAnna Emery
- Hannah Jones
- Rachael Newton
- Jade Taylor
Best Public Sector Paralegal Award
- Rachael Newton
- Sophie Wells
Community Champion Award
- To be announced on the night
Paralegal of the Year - South Award
- Aisha Aisha
- Sharon Baker
- Gemma Greenfield
- Samantha Kimber
- Victoria Martyn
Paralegal of the Year - Midlands/North Award
- Christine Bett
- Laura Kelly
- Claire Larkin Miller
- Ben Ramsay
- Olena Sobchenko
- Billie Spooner
Paralegal of the Year - Wales Award
- Holly Hale
- Samantha Bergin
Best Paralegal Apprentice of the Year Award
- Lee-Angel Bennett
- Manpreet Gahir
- Aaron O'Mahony
- Joseph Simpson
- Eleanor Webster
National Paralegal of the Year Award
- Georgia Boardman
- Holly Hale
- Samantha Kimber
- Claire Larkin Miller
- Olena Sobchenko
- Jade Taylor
- Sophie Wells
Business Awards
Best Law Firm Paralegal Development Award
- Lucas & Wyllys
- Mewburn Ellis
- Murgitroyd
- Pinsent Masons Vario
- Right Legal Group
- Warner Goodman
Best Legal Professional Supplier Award
- Anglia Research Services
- Estatesearch Ltd
- Pro-Gen Research
National Paralegal Business of the Year
- Fraser & Fraser
- Lucas & Wyllys
- Mewburn Ellis
- Pinsent Masons Vario
- Right Legal Group
To those who didn't make the shortlist this year, we're sorry. The competition was exceptionally strong, with a record number of entries. Thank you for taking the time to enter and we hope that you will consider applying again next year.