Resolution Awards Shortlist 2023

Our shortlist has been selected by an expert judging panel from across the sector, who deliberated on the many outstanding entries submitted. Thank you to everyone who entered or nominated their fellow members.

Congratulations to our shortlist! Winners will be announced at our gala awards night on Wednesday 13 September, Church House, London.

Children’s Champion

Awarded for championing children’s voices and advocating a child-centred approach.

Edward Cooke, Edward Cooke Family Law

Marcie Shaoul, The Co-Parent Way

Nina Hansen, Freemans Solicitors

Community Champion

Recognising members who have used their professional expertise to make a positive difference in their local community, by putting our Code into practice.

Oluwapelumi Amanda Adeola, BHP Law

Jenna Atkinson, Harrison Drury

Ravi Kaur Mahey, Duncan Lewis Solicitors

Dr Naheed Ghauri

Equality Diversity and Inclusion Champion

Recognising an individual or group driving positive change in equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI).

Scott Halliday, Irwin Mitchell

Maisie Lockyer, Hanne & Co

Sarah Jane Lenihan, Dawson Cornwell

Caroline East, Penningtons Manches Cooper

Innovation Champion

Recognising members who have taken bold, progressive approaches to their practice to benefit clients, their firm or the wider family justice community.

James Evans, Our Family Wizard

Dr Naheed Ghauri

Marcie Shaoul, The Co-Parent Way

Susan Baldock, Rachel Chisholm, Jacqueline Marks,
Christine Plews, The Mediation Space

Members’ Choice Award

Presented to your ‘Member of the year’. Recognising someone who goes above and beyond in supporting, mobilising and inspiring their fellow members. Show support by casting your vote online, the winner will be chosen by Resolution members.

James Evans, Our Family Wizard

Graeme Fraser, BBS Law

Helen Robson, Caris Robson

Regional Champion

Recognising Resolution members at a regional level, celebrating those who go above and beyond to foster a strong regional network with our Code of Practice at its centre.

Oluwapelumi Amanda Adeola, BHP Law (Teesside)

Angela Killa, JCP Solicitors (South Wales)

Chris Lloyd Smith, Anthony Collins Solicitors (West Midlands)

Ian Walker, Ian Walker Family Law (Devon)

Wellbeing Champion

Recognising individuals, or a group, who have championed a healthy workplace and prioritised the wellbeing of their colleagues, employees and/or the wider family justice community.

Annmarie Carvalho, The Carvalho Consultancy

Laura Clapton, Consilia Legal

Matthew Richardson, Coram Chambers

Natalie Sutherland, Burgess Mee

Working in Collaboration Award

Recognising members who have made a difference to separating couples and families by working together with other professionals, sharing expertise to achieve the best outcomes.

James Evans, Our Family Wizard

Simon O’Connell, Evelyn Partners

Susan Baldock, Rachel Chisholm, Jacqueline Marks,
Christine Plews, The Mediation Space

YRes Rising Star Award

For the YRes member (within 10 years PQE) who has demonstrated their potential as a future leader of family justice.

Leanne Instrall, Brabners

Lina Khanom, Dawson Cornwell

Felicia Munde, Stewarts

Anesha Pavaday, TV Edwards

Alexandra Schippers, Irwin Mitchell