The team at Franklins Solicitors was honoured to be named Legal Firm of the Year at the recent Northamptonshire Business Excellence Awards, where the judges recognised the firm’s notable achievements and outstanding client feedback, commending Franklins’ commitment to both clients and employees and fostering a positive workplace culture.
Winning the award topped off an evening at which the firm was also the proud sponsor of the Accountancy Firm of the Year category at same event.
Commenting on the award, Andrea Smith, Equity Partner, said:
“We are incredibly proud to win the Legal Firm of the Year Award. This achievement reflects our team’s passion, hard work and dedication to each client, as well as our commitment to creating a supportive work environment. We believe investing in our clients and employees is key to excellence and growth, and we’re excited to keep building on the firm’s strong foundation and continue growing from strength to strength.”
Simon Long, Managing Partner, added:
“As a local business that actively supports other businesses and the wider community, the NBEAs are a natural choice for sponsorship. It’s a fantastic opportunity to celebrate alongside some of the best local businesses and talent in our region. As a law firm, we collaborate closely with many accountancy firms, making this category especially meaningful. We’d like to congratulate CBTax, who won the Accountancy Firm of the Year for 2024.”
With offices in central Northampton and Milton Keynes, Franklins Solicitors is one of the region’s longest- established law firms, proudly employing over 100 staff across both locations. As a full-service law firm, Franklins offers a comprehensive range of legal services designed to meet diverse client needs. These services include:
- Conveyancing
- Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning
- Employment Law
- Family Law
- Corporate Services
- Dispute Resolution
- Bespoke and Commercial Property
- Intellectual Property
- Legal Outsourcing
New flagship office
The firm has recently moved its Milton Keynes office to a new flagship location at Ashton House on Silbury Boulevard. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, the new office provides a modern, welcoming environment for both employees and clients.
Reflecting on the move, Lee Holmes, Equity Partner and Head of Residential Property said:
“After months of planning, we’re thrilled to be settled in our new space. The feedback from employees and clients has been overwhelmingly positive, and we look forward to welcoming more clients and continuing to expand our talented team.”
Franklins’ £50 Challenge
In addition to its Legal Firm of the Year win, Franklins was also a finalist for the Community Person or Project of the Year Award for its £50 Challenge, which raised over £35,000 in 2024. This annual campaign invites teams from local businesses to transform £50 in seed funding from Franklins into as much money as possible over three months, supporting one of the campaign’s charity partners.
The 2025 campaign, set to begin on February 24, 2025, will support a record 12 charity partners. Teams interested in participating can learn more and sign up today.
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