A Wiltshire law firm has ended the year with a hat-trick of industry awards.

Gardner Leader was named 'Law Firm of the Year' by LawNet, a national network of around 70 independent law firms, and at The Royal Berkshire Property Awards.

The firm was also recognised as 'Best SME' at the Maidenhead & District Chamber of Commerce (MDCC) Community & Business Awards.

At the LawNet award ceremony, held at Vox Conference Venue in Birmingham, Gardner Leader was recognised for its strategic vision, development of practice areas such as life sciences, its advancements in digital service delivery, and its commitment to looking after clients and employees.

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The firm was also highly commended in LawNet’s Best Innovation category for its weekly update videos by the firm’s managing partner, Derek Rodgers, which have transformed the firm’s internal communication processes.

Gardner Leader’s real estate team was also awarded ‘Law Firm of the Year’ at The Royal Berkshire Property Awards, an accolade received for the firm’s vision, growth and innovation, as well as its investment in technology, and commitment to enhancing customer satisfaction and client care.

At the Maidenhead & District Chamber of Commerce (MDCC) Community & Business Awards, the firm was recognised as the region’s ‘Best SME’, a title which acknowledged the firm’s outstanding contributions in the local community and success in many different areas.

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Derek Rodgers, managing partner at Gardner Leader, said: "November really has been an incredible month.

"Being recognised as Law Firm of the Year at two separate awards is a true testament to the hard work of every member of the team, across all our offices and practice areas.

"Industry awards, especially ones where we are being reviewed by our peers against a strong line up of other quality firms, give us confidence that as a firm our ambitions are on the right track, and we are succeeding in our vision.

"At Gardner Leader we are committed to delivering peace of mind to all our clients."

The achievements highlight the firm's sustained growth, solidifying its reputation as a leading regional law firm in the south of England.

In 2021, Gardner Leader expanded into Swindon and Wiltshire, following its merger with Clark Holt, and then into Oxfordshire when it joined forces with Sally Addis of Addis Law last year.

Its team has grown by 19 per cent to more than 200 people in the last two years alone.

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