The moment we’ve all been waiting for has arrived…
Our independent judging panel has now selected the official shortlists for the 2026 Probate Industry Awards – and what a phenomenal showcase of talent, innovation and dedication across the UK probate sector.
On 23rd April 2026, the industry will gather in true glitz and glamour style at the prestigious Pan Pacific London to celebrate the very best our profession has to offer.
From boutique law firms to national powerhouses, rising stars to unsung heroes, tech pioneers to research specialists – this year’s shortlist represents the strength, compassion and innovation that define our industry.
Probate Law Firm of the Year: Boutique
- Circe Law Ltd
- Fidelis Legal Services Limited
- Milford & Dormor Solicitors LLP
- Tassells LLP
- Spall Clark Solicitors
Probate Law Firm of the Year: Regional
- Brachers LLP
- Ellisons
- Morr & Co
- Thackray Williams Solicitors
Probate Law Firm of the Year: National
- Octopus Legal Services
- Premier Solicitors
- Taylor Rose
Rising Star of the Year
- Conor Barnard – Zedra Legal Services (UK) Limited
- Danielle McMahon – Taylor Rose
- Jessica Randall – Circe Law
- Lucy Cresswell – Vault Private Client
- Rayssa Whitlock – Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP
- Tamsin Walker – Shakespeare Martineau
Probate Lawyer of the Year
- Helen Claydon – HAIG Legal Group
- June Yap – Octopus Legacy
- Krystal Ramsammy – Taylor Rose
- Lee-Ann Diaz – Thackray Williams Solicitors
- Melissa Howman – Spall Clark Solicitors
- Natalie Payne – Morr & Co
Contentious Probate Provider of the Year
- Coodes Solicitors
- Freeths LLP
- Irwin Mitchell
- Morr & Co
- Redkite Solicitors
- Shakespeare Martineau
Estate Planning Team of the Year
- Brachers LLP
- Ellisons
- Irwin Mitchell
- Squiggle Consult Ltd
- Tassells LLP
- Vault Private Client
Specialist Probate Provider of the Year
- The Surrey Probate Practice Limited
- Zedra Legal Services (UK) Limited
Will Writing Firm of the Year
- Brachers LLP
- Octopus Legacy
- Simpler Law Ltd. – HAIG Legal Group
- Switalskis
- Wills & Legal Services Ltd
Wills and Probate Paralegal of the Year
- Brandy Arnold – Squiggle Consult Ltd
- Elizabeth Freeman – Circe Law Ltd
- Jo Masson – Tassells LLP
Probate Research Firm of the Year
- Finders International
- H&H Intel-Genealogy
- Pro-Gen Research Limited
Court of Protection Team of the Year
- Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP
- Birketts LLP
- Morr & Co
- Osborne Morris & Morgan Solicitors
- Switalskis
Service Provider of the Year
- Currencies Direct
- Estatesearch Ltd
- Finders International
- Property Solutions Group
- Share Data LTD
Technology Provider of the Year
- Estatesearch Ltd
- LEAP Estates
Innovation of the Year
- Probate and Wills Online LTD t/a Online Probate
- Property Solutions Group
Property Services Provider of the Year
- Just Clear
- Move With Us
- Property Solutions Group
Charity Partnership of the Year
- Freeths LLP
- Heritage Wills
- Octopus Legacy
- Probate.Auction
- Squiggle Consult Ltd
The Unsung Hero Award
- Becky Spall – Spall Clark Solicitors
- Brandy Arnold – Squiggle Consult Ltd
- Lorraine Marsh – Shakespeare Martineau
- Marc Goddard – Tassells LLP
- Roz Bradley – Zedra Legal Services (UK) Limited
Outstanding Achievement in the Industry
- Holly Chantler – Morr & Co
- Jade Gani – Circe Law Ltd
- Russell Kaminski – Vault Private Client
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Celebrating Excellence Across the Industry
The 2026 shortlists reflect a sector that continues to evolve – embracing technology, strengthening client care, building meaningful charity partnerships, and championing the next generation of probate professionals.
To everyone shortlisted: congratulations. Being recognised at this level is a remarkable achievement in itself.
Now the countdown truly begins… 🥂
Join us on 23rd April 2026 at the Pan Pacific London for an unforgettable evening of celebration, networking and industry recognition.
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Because excellence deserves the spotlight… and the #Probies stage awaits. ✨