Leading Scottish law firm Blackadders LLP has recorded further awards success by being shortlisted as a finalist in three categories of the Scottish Legal Awards 2025.
Blackadders LLP has been announced as a finalist for Firm of the Year (under 250 employees) in the national awards that take place on September 18th in Glasgow.
The firm is also shortlisted for Legal Technology & Support Team of the Year and the Private Client team has been shortlisted in the Family or Private Client Team of the Year category.
Emma Gray, Joint Managing Partner, said: “This is yet more recognition for the incredible job the team at Blackadders delivers. We are so proud of what everyone does day in day out and we are delighted that our vastly experienced Private Client team, led by Laura McDowall, has been recognised for their amazing success.
“It is also fantastic to see our IT team under the leadership of Andy Thompson gaining recognition by being shortlisted. I’m incredibly proud of this forward-thinking and innovative team – individuals who are not only committed to making life smoother and safer for everyone, but who are also driving progress by ensuring our colleagues are equipped with the very best systems to thrive in their roles.”
Joint Managing Partners Emma Gray and Ryan McKay were re-elected last month as leaders of Blackadders LLP for another three years. They took over in the summer of 2022 and set out on a path to reposition the firm and grow operations across Scotland. Their aims were set out in the firm’s 5 by 25 strategy which set ambitious targets for growth.
The firm reported growth in turnover and profit in its latest accounts and expect to report further growth for the financial year ending 31 March 2025 with the un-audited combined income of Blackadders LLP and Blackadders Wealth Management LLP exceeding £19M.
The last year saw investment in improved staff benefits, new premises and upgrades to IT infrastructure. All employees now have access to private health insurance and a medical cash back scheme.
Among the other drivers of growth have been increased efficiency and improved client service. Cross referral work has been boosted by wider understanding across the firm of the specialist knowledge available through training, improved internal communications and technology.
The full shortlist for the Scottish Legal Awards 2025 is available online here.
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