Jesmond based commercial law firm Mincoffs Solicitors scooped a triple win at this year's Northern Law Awards at Hilton Newcastle Gateshead, following on from the firm winning the 'Corporate Team of the Year' award last year.
The firm, which provides services to business owners and their families and celebrated its 70th anniversary last year, took home three awards at the ceremony in the ‘Residential Property Team of the Year’, ‘Trainee of the Year’ and ‘Rising Star of the Year’ categories.
Mincoffs were also finalists in the ‘Corporate Team of the Year’, ‘Family Law Team of the Year’, ‘Private Client Team of the Year’ and ‘Commercial Property Team of the Year’ categories at the awards.
Mincoffs’ Residential Property team has recently enjoyed a period of notable growth, expanding in size to 25 staff. Head of team Una Coulson, who has been with the firm since 1980 and is due for retirement in March, was commended by judges for her hard work over the past three decades as well as the success, growth and reputation of her team.
The panel were particularly impressed by the impressive client feedback and profitability figures achieved by the team. Robyn Aisbitt, Associate Solicitor in Mincoffs’ Employment and Dispute Resolution departments, was awarded the ‘Rising Star of the Year’ award at the ceremony. This title is awarded to a legal professional at the beginning of their career (less than 7 years qualified) who has had a significant impact in their short time in practice.
Robyn joined Mincoffs in 2014 and judges praised her multidisciplinary approach to practice and her excellent legal skills, particularly with regards to successfully taking on a major public sector organisation. Another individual accolade went to recently qualified Solicitor Jordan Down, who was recognised as ‘Trainee of the Year’.
This follows Jordan’s successful training contract with Mincoffs during which he was involved in the £55m refinancing of a commercial property portfolio. The panel felt that Jordan showed strong development so far in his career and that he would bring his personality to his chosen field. He was praised for his ability to go above and beyond what is expected of a trainee with both clients and the business. Paul Hughes, Senior Equity Partner said “It’s great for the team and for the individuals involved to win these awards. It truly demonstrates the talent we have in the firm and how the entire team strives to help our clients to the best of their ability on a daily basis.
Now in its 5th year, the Northern Law Awards is designed to showcase and celebrate legal talent across the region. The awards reflect the breadth of specialisms and roles across the profession, and enable talent to be recognised across the career span from Trainee of the Year, Rising Star to Outstanding Achievement.
For more information about Mincoffs Solicitors visit www.mincoffs.co.uk
