Watford law firm Collins Solicitors has been ‘Highly Commended’ at the Law Society’s Excellence Awards 2019.

The event held in Central London on 23rd October attracted more than 1,000 guests and is one of the most prestigious awards ceremonies for solicitors in England and Wales. Professional lawyers and their firms are recognised across a range of categories covering all areas of legal practice and business.

Collins Solicitors received its Highly Commended accolade in the “Small Law Firm of the Year” category for its work representing over 1,400 victims and their families at the Infected Blood Public Inquiry.

Collins Solicitors’ Senior Partner, Des Collins, commented: “Collins Solicitors is very pleased to have been recognised for its work. Over the last couple of years, the firm has had to grow considerably to support the enormous number of clients that we represent at the Infected Blood Public Inquiry.

“This recognition from the Law Society Awards is testament both to the bravery of those infected and affected by contaminated blood products who have come forward, and who have been prepared to provide detailed evidence in public, more often than not in difficult and very stressful circumstances, coupled with the support of a truly dedicated legal team.”

Law Society of England and Wales president Simon Davis said: “In such uncertain times, we must never forget the immense contribution that solicitors make to society. Our work is indispensable to upholding the rule of law. 

“At the Law Society Excellence Awards, we come together to celebrate outstanding success in the sector. There are more than 180,000 solicitors in England & Wales: to be Highly Commended is to be recognised as among the best of the best.”

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Will Hulbert, PR, Hulbert & Co. T) 01603 431 936, M) 07774 108 699
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