SLS Legal Awards 2026
The Surrey Law Society is delighted to open nominations for the SLS Legal Awards 2026, taking place on Thursday 15 October 2026 at G Live, Guildford. The awards celebrate the exceptional individuals, teams and firms shaping Surrey’s legal profession and provide a prestigious platform to recognise excellence across the county.
Following the success of our largest awards yet in 2025, which welcomed 300 guests and attracted more nominations than ever before, the SLS Legal Awards continue to grow in profile and impact. They are fast becoming a leading opportunity for legal professionals and firms in Surrey to demonstrate excellence, celebrate achievement and raise their profile within the wider business community.
In an increasingly competitive market, recognition through the SLS Legal Awards can help your firm, team or individuals stand out to prospective clients, referrers and future talent, while also providing an important opportunity to celebrate the commitment and success of colleagues across your organisation.
Why Enter?
Gain recognition
for excellence in your firm, team or area of practice.
Celebrate achievement
and reward the contribution of colleagues.
Strengthen reputation
within Surrey’s legal community.
Demonstrate quality
to prospective clients and future recruits.
Be part of a flagship celebration
and help celebrate Surrey’s legal talent.
Nominations Now Open
Nominations are now open across 15 award categories, covering firm awards, team awards and individual and professional excellence. The 2026 awards also introduce several new categories, creating even more opportunities to recognise the breadth of talent, leadership and impact across the profession.
Please review the full categories and criteria before submitting your nomination. Each category has its own nomination form and supporting guidance.
Entries do not need to be lengthy and we warmly encourage submissions from firms, teams and individuals of all sizes.
View Full Categories & Criteria
Download Nomination Forms
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship and partnership opportunities are now available for the SLS Legal Awards 2026, taking place on Thursday 15 October 2026 at G Live, Guildford.
The Awards continue to grow in profile and impact, bringing together managing partners, senior leaders, rising talent and key stakeholders from across Surrey’s legal and professional services community.
Sponsoring the Awards offers an excellent opportunity to raise brand visibility, align with excellence in the profession and build relationships through one of the region’s best attended legal events.
Reach a targeted audience
of legal professionals, decision makers and key stakeholders across Surrey.
Raise brand visibility
through event materials, digital promotion and on the night recognition.
Strengthen relationships
with firms, teams and individuals across Surrey’s legal community.
Host colleagues or clients
with enhanced guest allocations across a number of packages this year.
View Sponsorship Brochure
Watch Highlights Video
Award Categories
Firm Awards
- Law Firm of the Year (16+ Fee Earners)
- Law Firm of the Year (Up to 15 Fee Earners)
- Client Experience Award
- Community Impact Award (NEW)
- Employer of the Year
Team Awards
- Family Law Team of the Year
- Private Client Team of the Year
- Property Law Team of the Year
- Legal Team of the Year (NEW)
Individual & Professional Excellence
- Innovation in Legal Services Award (NEW)
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- Outstanding Surrey Lawyer of the Year
- Professional Support & Practice Management Award (NEW)
- Rising Star Award
- Strategic Leadership Award (NEW)
Key Details
Awards Ceremony
Thursday 15 October 2026
Venue
G Live, Guildford
Nominations Deadline
Friday 1 May 2026
Bookings for the awards ceremony will open later in the year.
Join Us for a Night of Celebration
The SLS Legal Awards 2026 will bring together legal professionals from across Surrey for an evening of recognition, celebration and connection. Whether you are submitting a nomination, supporting a colleague or planning to attend the ceremony, we would be delighted for you to be part of it.
Start your entry today and help us celebrate the very best of Surrey’s legal talent.
Start Your Entry
Visit the Awards Website
Questions About the Awards?
If you have any queries about the nomination process, eligibility criteria, or submitting an entry, please feel free to get in touch.
Email:
helen.opie@surreylawsociety.org.uk
