Pepperells Solicitors has been shortlisted for two Law Society Awards for Excellence.

Fiona Buchanan, who works in the Family Department, has been shortlisted for Solicitor Advocate of the Year.

Fiona is a solicitor with Higher Rights of Audience (Civil) and a member of SAHCA. An accredited member of the Law Society Children Panel and a well-respected advocate in the local area, Fiona works as a Champion for parents and children in public law children’s act care proceedings and private law family cases.

The second award for which Pepperells is shortlisted is the award for Excellence in Marketing and Communications.
 
This nomination relates to Pepperells contribution to Humber Biz Week. During Biz Week, Pepperells organised and ran “The Investment Games", which gave local people with a good business idea the opportunity to apply for up to £50,000 of Funding and business support to get their business of the ground. At least two new businesses have started up as a result of this event.

Ben Pepperell, a partner at Pepperells, said:"Our idea and objective for this event was our way of giving back something to the local community within which we all participate and strive to succeed."

The winners of the awards will be announced in October.

Pepperells website: http://www.pepperells.com/