Business Awards UK is excited to present the winners, finalists and outstanding individuals of the 2023 UK Legal Awards. This prestigious event served as a platform to acknowledge the well-known titans and impressive small teams of the legal industry who have demonstrated unwavering dedication, driving the legal field forward and setting unparalleled standards of legal expertise.
Celebrating Our Winners
We had the pleasure of recognising several law firms for their extraordinary services. In the international domain, Totally ADR Limited made a mark by being awarded the International Legal Firm of the Year and Family Law Team of the Year, making their presence felt across multiple categories.
Black Antelope Law walked away with two awards – Litigation and Dispute Resolution Legal Team of the Year and Legal Aid Team of the Year, reflecting their consistent and comprehensive commitment to providing stellar legal services.
Goldsmiths Solicitors secured the Property and Conveyancing Team of the Year, while the Boutique Legal Firm of the Year accolade went to Lawyery Limited. It was also a significant year for newcomers, with an impressive portfolio and entry from MAK25 London Limited, clinching the Newcomer Law Firm of the Year award.

Other winners include McAllister Olivarius, who were recognised as the Personal Injury Legal Team of the Year, and S.A.J Legal, who bagged both the TMT Legal Team of the Year and the Paralegal Team of the Year. Commercial law firm Smooth Commercial Law was honoured as the Commercial Law Firm of the Year.
A Round of Applause for our Finalists
While there can only be one winner in each category, our finalists demonstrated an equally commendable level of service.
Black Antelope Law was a contender in three categories, namely Boutique Legal Firm of the Year, Newcomer Law Firm of the Year, and Commercial Law Firm of the Year. This trio of nominations highlights their dynamic legal practice, their fresh and innovative approach, and their dedication to commercial law.
Fidlaw Limited, much like Black Antelope Law, was a finalist in three categories: International Legal Firm of the Year, Boutique Legal Firm of the Year, and Commercial Law Firm of the Year. These nominations pay testament to their strong international presence, their unique boutique service offering, and their prowess in handling complex commercial law matters.
Goldsmiths Solicitors earned a finalist spot in the Family Law Team of the Year category, highlighting their commitment to providing compassionate, comprehensive, and effective family law services.
Legal Vision, renowned for their global reach, were recognized as finalists for the International Legal Firm of the Year. This nomination underscores their prowess in handling cross-border legal issues and their commitment to international legal services.
McAllister Olivarius also demonstrated exceptional skills in family law, with a finalist position in the Family Law Team of the Year category. This recognition attests to their strong team performance and their dedication to their clients’ family law needs.
S.A.J Legal, a rapidly evolving firm, earned finalist nominations for Newcomer Law Firm of the Year and Immigration Law Firm of the Year. These nominations reflect their innovative approach to the legal field and their commitment to providing essential immigration law services.
Smooth Commercial Law earned a nomination in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Legal Team of the Year category, highlighting their outstanding work in resolving complex commercial disputes.
Finally, Totally ADR Limited was also a finalist in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Legal Team of the Year category. Their nomination confirms their expertise and relentless dedication in the field of dispute resolution.
Each of these finalists demonstrated an impressive level of skill, commitment, and innovation in their respective categories. We applaud their contributions to the legal profession and look forward to seeing how they continue to shape the sector in the future.
Individual Achievements: Winners & Finalists
Amongst individuals, Mohammed Amil Kolsawala from MAK25 London Limited was not only a finalist in the Rising Star Award category but also emerged as the winner in the Immigration Law Firm of the Year category.

Lawyery Limited’s founders Chris Dias & Crystal Dias were both finalists and winners. They were finalists in the Immigration Law Firm of the Year category and won the Charity Legal Team of the Year. Céleste Reumert Refn from GRAND IPR was also recognised as a finalist for the Rising Star Award, signifying the exceptional talent that is emerging in the legal profession.
The Business Awards UK Legal Awards 2023 proved to be an exceptional event that not only celebrated the stellar advancements in the legal sector but also recognised the unwavering commitment of individuals who work tirelessly to innovate and elevate legal standards.
As we look forward to the year ahead, we are certain that these professionals will continue to enhance our legal system, set the benchmark for legal services and justice, and inspire the next generation of legal practitioners.
The future of the UK’s legal sector is indeed promising, and we can’t wait to see what these extraordinary firms and individuals will accomplish next!