Resolution announces 2025 awards winners

Resolution is delighted to announce the winners of its Resolution Awards 2025.

More than 200 Resolution members came together on Thursday 18 September to celebrate the values that unite Resolution members: recognising innovation, impact and a shared commitment to the Code of Practice.

With 12 categories – including seven new awards – this year’s celebration represented the breadth of contributions Resolution members make, and the diversity of the community.

Joanna Gosling, Resolution member, mediator and broadcaster hosted and presented the awards at Church House, Westminster.

This year’s winners were selected by an expert judging panel from across the sector, who deliberated on the many high calibre entries submitted.

Resolution’s award for outstanding contribution to the family justice profession, the Resolution Lifetime Achievement Award – in memory of John Cornwell – was presented to Justin Lees, Family Law Solicitor, Chichester Family Law Practice.

The winners of the Resolution Awards 2025 are:

Resolution Lifetime Achievement Award – in memory of John Cornwell Justin Lees	Resolution Barrister of the Year Tristan Harvey
Resolution Children Practitioner of the Year sponsored by Harcourt Chambers James Netto	Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champion Jo O’Sullivan
Resolution Finance Professional of the Year Shaf Hussain	Resolution Firm of the Year Mills & Reeve
Resolution Legal Aid Practitioner of the Year Ravi Kaur Mahey	Resolution Legal Executive of the Year David Cobern
Resolution Out of Court Practitioner of the Year Rebecca Hawkins and Claire Webb	Resolution Region of the Year South Wales
Resolution Rising Star sponsored by Cansford Laboratories Zhenja Cann	Resolution Solicitor of the Year sponsored by AlphaBiolabs Catherine Sousa

Melanie Bataillard-Samuel, Chair of Resolution, says: “Congratulations to all the winners of the Resolution Awards 2025. Our Awards are a celebration of excellence within the family justice community, shining a light on those who go above and beyond to support families with compassion, professionalism, and dedication.

“All of our winners, and those who were nominated, epitomise the principles at the heart of Resolution’s work, demonstrating unwavering commitment to a non-confrontational, constructive approach while working in a demanding and emotional profession.

“Tonight has been an important opportunity for us to pause, reflect, and recognise the achievements of those individuals and teams who make a lasting difference to improving outcomes for families across the country.”