Rochdale’s Whitestone Solicitors shortlisted for prestigious legal award

Whitestone Solicitors

Local firm Whitestone Solicitors has been shortlisted for a prestigious Law Society Excellence Award, the highest accolade for law firms in England and Wales.

The solicitors, based on West Street, Rochdale has been shortlisted in the Excellence in Marketing and Communication category.

A spokesperson for the firm said: “We are delighted to be shortlisted for such a prestigious award, to be shortlisted is recognition that we are doing something right.

"We have tried to raise awareness by running successful television and social media campaigns. We strive to engage with the public to highlight how as a law firm we are able to assist them with their needs; be that in the preparation of a Will or Lasting Power of Attorney, buying or selling a property to seeking compensation for the negligent actions of others.”

Law Society of England and Wales president, Simon Davis, said: “Congratulations to all those who have been shortlisted. There are more than 9,000 firms and 190,000 solicitors in England and Wales, so to be shortlisted for a Law Society Excellence Award is to be recognised as being among the very best of the best.

“The justice system was already under immense pressure prior to Covid-19 and the situation has been exacerbated by the pandemic, making the incredible work that is being done by solicitors across the country day-in day-out to support their clients more vital than ever.”

Winners will be announced in a series of online ceremonies from 13-15 October 2020.