Resolution is delighted to announce the finalists for the Resolution Awards 2025.
The Resolution Awards are a celebration of the values that unite Resolution members: recognising innovation, impact and our shared commitment to the Code of Practice.
With 12 categories – including seven new awards – this year’s celebration reflects the breadth of contributions Resolution members make, and the diversity of the community.
Joanna Gosling, Resolution member, mediator and broadcaster will host the awards, which will be held at Church House, London, on Thursday 18 September 2025. Tickets for the night are now available via the Resolution website.
This year’s finalists were selected by an expert judging panel from across the sector, who deliberated on the many high calibre entries submitted.
In addition to the 11 judged categories listed below, Resolution’s award for outstanding contribution to the family justice profession, the Resolution Lifetime Achievement Award – in memory of John Cornwell – will be presented on the night.
Our finalists:
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Resolution Barrister of the Year Andrew Day |
Resolution Children Practitioner of the Year Gill Carr |
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champion Sarah Al-Jourani |
Resolution Finance Professional of the Year Shaf Hussain |
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Resolution Firm of the Year Edward Cooke Family Law |
Resolution Legal Aid Practitioner of the Year Grace Bradley |
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Resolution Legal Executive of the Year Wendy Beacom |
Resolution Out of Court Practitioner of the Year Naheed Ghauri |
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Resolution Region of the Year Greater Manchester |
Resolution Rising Star sponsored by Cansford LaboratoriesJenna Atkinson Annie Boxer Zhenja Cann Jessica Gibson Grace Mullis |
| Resolution Solicitor of the Year sponsored by AlphaBiolabsFfion Greenfield Adam Maguire Ravi Kaur Mahey Matthew Saunderson Catherine Sousa |
Melanie Bataillard-Samuel, Chair of Resolution, says: “Congratulations to all of our finalists of the Resolution Awards 2025. These individuals, firms and initiatives continue to go above and beyond to champion better outcomes for families.
“The Resolution Awards are a vital part of our work, as they shine a spotlight on the outstanding commitment, care, and quiet determination shown by professionals across the family justice community. The quality of submissions was not only impressive, it was genuinely inspiring.
“There is no better way to celebrate our Year of the Code, than to look at our finalists, who epitomise everything Resolution stands for. Our judging panel had the challenging task in narrowing down the shortlist, and I want to thank everyone who submitted a nomination – your work is making a real difference to our profession.”
Tickets for the Awards Gala Dinner, including hospitality tables, are available to book now. Join us for an unforgettable evening that shines a spotlight on excellence and celebrates the Resolution Code of Practice.
