Sort Legal Shortlisted In Two Categories At Northern Law Awards

SOUTH SHIELDS, U.K. - June 5, 2025 - PRLog -- Leading North East conveyancing firm Sort Legal has been shortlisted in two categories at the Northern Law Awards 2025.

The firm, which has branches in Teesside and South Shields, has been recognised in the Firm of the Year (1-5 Partners) and Team of the Year (Property - Residential) categories at the awards, which celebrate legal excellence across the North of England.

Now in their 10th year, the Northern Law Awards attract entries from some of the most respected firms and professionals in the UK. They recognise outstanding work, dedication to clients, and innovative approaches across a range of legal disciplines.

The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony taking place on 12 June at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead.

Sort Legal, part of the Sort Group, opened its first office in Derby in 2017, followed by a branch in Cardiff in 2020, before expanding into the North East in 2024. A fifth office in Gosforth is set to open next month, marking an impressive trajectory of five branches in eight years.

Sort Legal's reputation for delivering efficient, client-focused conveyancing solutions has driven its rapid expansion. Innovation is at the heart of its approach, with the firm harnessing technology to streamline onboarding processes and significantly reduce transaction timelines, ensuring a faster, smoother client experience.

This shortlisting reinforces the firm's growing reputation as a standout legal practice in the residential property sector, exceeding all expectations and demonstrating innovation, resilience, and a commitment to providing high-quality conveyancing.

Commenting on the awards, Rhodri Howells, Head of Legal Practice at Sort Legal, said:

"Being shortlisted for two categories at the Northern Law Awards is a tremendous honour and reflects the hard work, talent, and dedication of our team, who have established Sort Legal as a leader in the conveyancing sector.

"Our focus has always been on delivering exceptional legal services with outstanding client care, and it's fantastic to see our efforts recognised at this level.

"The Northern Law awards are the number one event for everyone practising and working in the legal industry in the North of England. We look forward to celebrating the many talented individuals in legal firms, companies, and in-house teams across a wide range of organisations."

Recent achievements include multiple customer service accolades at The ESTAS, where the firm was named Best in Derbyshire and won the Silver Award in the conveyancer category for the East Midlands.

The firm has also been a finalist for a number of prestigious awards, including the British Conveyancing Awards and the LEAP Modern Law Conveyancing Awards.