Blacks named ‘Law Firm of the Year: Medium’ at Yorkshire Legal Awards 2026

Blacks Solicitors LLP is celebrating after being named Law Firm of the Year: Medium at the Yorkshire Legal Awards 2026, alongside four further shortlist recognitions for its specialist teams and emerging talent.

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The award follows a significant year of growth and development for Blacks, including a record-breaking financial year, the launch of a refreshed brand identity and the expansion of its Leeds headquarters at 29 King Street.

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In the last decade, Blacks has more than doubled in size, growing from £11.5 million in 2017 to £22.9 million today. The firm’s success reflects the strength of its teams, which advise clients across Yorkshire and beyond on complex and high-value matters spanning corporate, employment, dispute resolution, real estate and private clients.

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Its Corporate & Commercial, Employment and Leasehold Enfranchisement teams were each finalists in their respective categories, while Associate Solicitor Jack Dodd was shortlisted for Rising Star of the Year.

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Discussing the win, Chris Allen, Managing Partner, said: “After leading Blacks for almost two decades, it is fantastic to see the firm recognised as ‘Law Firm of the Year: Medium’, particularly at a time when we have achieved significant milestones in our growth and development. This award is a real reflection of the quality, commitment and inspiration within the Blacks team. To have also been shortlisted in so many categories. demonstrates the breadth of expertise across the firm, as well as the strength of the talent coming through.”

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The Corporate & Commercial team was shortlisted for its work advising clients across sectors including financial services, technology, healthcare, manufacturing and business services, with expertise spanning M&A, investment, commercial contracts and wider strategic matters.

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The Employment team, which was credited as ‘invaluable’ by several clients, was also recognised for its work supporting businesses and individuals across a broad range of employment matters. One of the largest employment law practices in Yorkshire, the team was highlighted for its recent training of global human rights movement Amnesty International and multiple notable and successful unfair dismissal Employment Tribunal cases.

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The Leasehold Enfranchisement team was recognised for its specialist expertise across lease extensions, enfranchisement, residential portfolio work and bespoke title splitting and restructuring.

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Associate Solicitor Jack Dodd was shortlisted for Rising Star of the Year. Jack joined Blacks as a trainee in 2022 and has quickly established himself within the firm’s Family team, developing a strong caseload focused on complex financial remedy matters, alongside children and unmarried couple work.

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Chris Allen continued: “At Blacks, we have always been proud of our Yorkshire roots and our approach to combining high-quality legal expertise with a genuinely human service. Winning ‘Law Firm of the Year: Medium’, is a fantastic endorsement of the people who bring that approach to life every day. I am incredibly proud of what the whole firm has achieved.”

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