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We are thrilled to announce that Duncan Lewis Solicitors has been named Law Firm of the Year 2024 at the prestigious LexisNexis Awards. This accolade is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and expertise of every member of our team, reflecting our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional legal services across the UK.

Duncan Lewis, renowned for being the UK's largest provider of legal aid services, has distinguished itself through a strategic vision and innovation in the legal sector. With more than 500 employees, our firm has demonstrated unparalleled legal expertise and a commitment to justice, successfully navigating some of the country's most significant and challenging cases.

Our firm's growth strategy has seen the expansion into new cities and the establishment of serviced offices to enhance our national presence and accessibility. Adapting to changes in legal aid, we have a growing private client practice nationwide, with developed niche teams recommended by The Legal 500 UK  in many of our fields, including high net worth divorce, wills & probate, court of protection, company/commercial and professional and clinical negligence.

The past year has been marked by our involvement in high-profile cases, including preventing the Government's first charter flight to Rwanda, Brook House, the Keyham shooting inquest and many more matters that have garnered significant media attention. Our companywide team’s success in these and many other cases demonstrates our ability to deliver results and our commitment to upholding the rule of law.

Training and diversity are at the heart of Duncan Lewis, and we remain proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce. Our firm is committed to continuous improvement through robust training programmes and embraces the diversity of the communities we serve, providing support in more than 60 languages.

Corporate social responsibility is ingrained in our culture, with pro bono work being a cornerstone of our practice. Our team's involvement in providing free legal advice, mentoring students, and volunteering with various charities exemplifies our commitment to making a positive impact on society.

This award win is not just a recognition of our achievements but also a motivation to continue striving for excellence in all aspects of our work. We extend our gratitude to LexisNexis for this honour and to everyone at Duncan Lewis for their contribution to our success. This accolade will no doubt provide inspiration to further our commitment to justice, innovation, and community service in the years to come.

Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a multi- award-winning national law firm, renowned for its exceptional legal services and commitment to justice. The company employs a team of highly skilled solicitors offering top-tier representation in 25 fields of law. It is proudly ranked by the Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500 directories as a top-tier law firm, and is also named as a Time Top 250 Law Firm. Headquartered in the City of London, the company is well-known for its excellence in people management, holds the Investors in People Gold Standard and Law Society Lexcel Standards Accreditations and is a paperless company which embraces employee hybrid-working.