The Employment Law team at leading regional law firm Banner Jones Solicitors has been recognised for displaying an innovative and flexible approach to changes in the legal market at this year’s prestigious Sheffield Law Society annual awards.

The accolade was announced at a ‘sold out’ awards ceremony, held at the Royal Victoria Hotel in Sheffield on Friday 25^th February; bringing together the region’s legal community to recognise and celebrate its many achievements.

The Banner Jones Employment Law team, independently ranked as one of the ‘Three Best Rated Employment Solicitors in Sheffield’ assist both individuals and businesses across all areas of employment law.  The department helped their clients tackle the challenges brought about by the various lockdowns and the countrywide shift to remote working by launching a range of flexible appointment types, free informative webinars, free training support and explanatory guides on key topics.

Katie Ash, Head of Employment Law at Banner Jones said, “Businesses have had a lot of additional HR pressure over the last 12 months, with the winding down of the Furlough scheme, dealing with covid vaccination status policies and flexible and hybrid working patterns and contract changes. It has been a pleasure to help guide our clients through the ever-changing rules and restrictions and to be able to support them through this period of upheaval.”

Commenting on the award Banner Jones’ Chief Executive Simon Wright, said: “The Sheffield & District Law Society is the professional association for solicitors practising in Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham and the surrounding areas. The annual awards are their way of celebrating the legal industry in our region and we are absolutely delighted to have received such a prestigious award, particularly given the calibre of firms represented.”

“It is testament to the hard work and dedication that the team has shown over the past 12 months – and throughout the pandemic. They have been supported by the wider Banner Jones family including our Marketing and IT departments, so it’s with great pride that we receive this accolade on behalf of everyone at Banner Jones.”