On the 29th April, members of the Lawtons team had the pleasure of attending the Modern Law Awards 2026, an evening dedicated to celebrating innovation, excellence, and achievement across the legal sector. The event took place at The Belfry, Sutton Coldfield and was superbly hosted by Rob Rinder, bringing together many leading individuals and firms from across the UK.
We are delighted to share that Lawtons was awarded Highly Commended in the Criminal Team of the Year category.
This recognition is a fantastic achievement for our firm. It reflects the unwavering dedication and expertise of our criminal defence team, who work tirelessly to support clients through some of the most challenging moments of their lives. Being acknowledged alongside other outstanding firms in this category is something we are incredibly proud of.
At Lawtons, we are committed to delivering exceptional legal representation while maintaining a client-focused and compassionate approach. As one of the UK’s leading criminal defence firms, we are well-regarded for our expertise in complex, high-stakes cases as well as our proactive pre-charge representation.
The evening itself was immensely fun, very memorable and a fantastic opportunity for our team to come together and celebrate. We’re incredibly proud of the work we carry out and this recognition is very meaningful to us as a firm.
Thank You to Our Team and Our Clients
We’d like to thank our amazing team for making this achievement possible. Their hard work and dedication are what makes Lawtons stand apart and is integral to our success as a firm. We’re also incredibly grateful to our clients for the trust they place in us and their continuous support.
Lawtons Solicitors, Leading Criminal Defence Firm
As one of the largest specialist criminal solicitors in London and the surrounding counties, we handle all manner of complex cases across England and Wales. Since we concentrate on one area of law, you know our time is devoted to criminal law and how it affects your case.
Recognised by Chambers and Partners, Legal 500 and The Times Best Law Firms, we have a formidable reputation with expertise across violent crimes, fraud, serious sexual offences, drug offences and pre-charge representation.
