Written 20th March 2026 by Olliers Solicitors
We are delighted to announce that Olliers Solicitors has been shortlisted for three categories at the Modern Law Awards 2026: Criminal Team of the Year, Boutique Law Firm of the Year and the Client Care Award.
These nominations recognise the hard work, dedication and compassion shown by our entire team throughout the year. They highlight our commitment to excellence, the strength of our specialist criminal defence practice and our unwavering focus on client care, partnering legal brilliance with unmatched client care.
A Night of Celebration Ahead
The Modern Law Awards ceremony promises to be as fun, glamorous and high energy as ever. Judged by a panel of esteemed legal trailblazers, the event brings the legal sector together to celebrate the triumphs of professionals across the UK, particularly those making invaluable contributions in a range of areas throughout the sector. The judges bring significant expertise, insight, and industry experience, ensuring each award truly reflects excellence and meaningful impact within the legal community.
The event has become known for its sparkle and atmosphere, and this year we are especially excited to see Rob Rinder hosting. It is set to be a memorable evening, and we cannot wait to celebrate the achievements of firms and individuals across the sector.
Ruth Peters, Business Development and Marketing Director, commented:
“I am incredibly proud of what our team has achieved. These nominations reflect the specialist expertise, proactive approach and genuine empathy that define Olliers. Being recognised in three categories is a real honour and a clear reminder of the professionalism, teamwork and client care that sit at the heart of our firm. Every member of our team plays a part in delivering the premium, safehands service our clients trust us for, and this recognition belongs to all of them.”
We would also like to congratulate all the other firms and individuals shortlisted this year. The Modern Law Awards showcase the very best of the profession and we are pleased to stand alongside so many exceptional nominees.
About Olliers
Olliers Solicitors is nationally recognised as an outstanding criminal defence law firm. We specialise in the defence of individuals, businesses and other organisations across a broad range of corporate and financial fraud crime, regulatory offences, serious crime, sexual offences, professional discipline and motoring offences.
We have a formidable reputation for our pro-active approach to the investigative stage of a criminal case focusing on pre-charge engagement, discretion and nipping an investigation in the bud.
Olliers is ranked as a top tier law firm by both the Legal 500 2026 and Chambers Guide 2026. We are a Times Best Law Firm 2026 and the Manchester Legal Awards 2025 Crime Team of the Year, an award we have won eight times since 2011.
Headquartered in Manchester, and with a presence in London, our team of 29 experienced criminal defence lawyers is led by Managing Director Matthew Claughton, Commercial Director Stacey Mabrouk and Business Development Director Ruth Peters.
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