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Fletchers Solicitors shortlisted for trio of esteemed legal awards

Fletchers Solicitors, the UK’s leading serious injury and medical negligence law firm, has been shortlisted for three prestigious awards in the Law Society Excellence Awards.

Now in its 12th year, the Excellence Awards are regarded as the highest accolade for lawyers across England and Wales. The event celebrates and champions the work of law firms of all sizes, alongside exceptional individuals.

Fletchers Solicitors has been shortlisted in three categories, including the highly coveted Law Firm of the Year. CEO Ed Fletcher is also shortlisted for Personality of the Year, and chief operating officer Alex Hatchman is nominated for Excellence in Practice Management.

Ed Fletcher, CEO of Fletchers Solicitors, said: “It’s a fantastic honour for Fletchers to have been shortlisted for three Law Society Excellence Awards – we’re delighted.

“As a team, we’re particularly pleased to be in the running for Law Firm of the Year, as it highlights the stellar work of our entire firm. It pays testament to everyone’s hard work and dedication and is something we’re incredibly proud of.”

Christina Blacklaws, president of The Law Society, said: “There are more than 9,000 firms and 140,000 solicitors in England and Wales, so to be shortlisted for an Excellence Award is to be recognised as being among the best of the best.

“All the firms and solicitors who are shortlisted should be congratulated for the work they do day-in day-out to support their clients, many of whom are navigating complex and challenging legal problems.

“At a time of immense pressure on the justice system, the incredible work being done by solicitors across the country should be applauded.”

The winners will be announced at the Law Society’s Excellence Awards ceremony in London on 17 October 2018.

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