Leading criminal defence firm Olliers Solicitors has scooped two major accolades and a further commendation at this year’s Modern Law Awards,
The wins at the prestigious ceremony underline the Manchester-headquartered firm’s position as one of the UK’s standout criminal defence practices.
The firm enjoyed a successful evening at The Belfry, at a ceremony hosted by Rob Rinder. Olliers was named Crime Team of the Year and Boutique Law Firm of the Year (11+ employees) and was also highly commended in the Client Care category.
The recognition marks another significant milestone for Olliers, reflecting both its legal excellence and its continued commitment to delivering exceptional service to clients.
Matthew Claughton, Managing Director of Olliers, said:
“These awards are a real testament to the dedication and expertise of our entire team.
“We pride ourselves on combining legal brilliance with genuine client care and to be recognised in multiple categories in prestigious national awards means a great deal to us. It reflects the standards we set ourselves every day.”
Ruth Peters, Partner and Business Development Manager at Olliers, said:
“Being named both Criminal Team and Boutique Law Firm of the Year is a huge honour and a real reflection of the strength, dedication and expertise within our team.
“Olliers Solicitors handles some of the most serious and complex cases and this award recognises us as an outstanding criminal defence firm partnering legal brilliance with unmatched client care. As a specialist criminal defence firm, we combine the personal service and agility of a boutique practice with deep technical expertise and a national reputation for excellence.”
Established in 2013, the Modern Law Awards celebrate excellence and innovation across the legal industry. Judged by a panel of leading legal figures, the awards recognise the achievements of firms and professionals making significant contributions across the UK legal sector.
Olliers is ranked as a top-tier law firm by both the Legal 500 2026 and Chambers Guide 2026. They are a Times Best Law Firm 2026 and the Manchester Legal Awards 2025 Crime Team of the Year, an award they have won eight times since 2011.
Headquartered in Manchester and with a presence in London, the team of 29 experienced criminal defence lawyers is led by Managing Director Matthew Claughton, Commercial Director Stacey Mabrouk and Business Development Director Ruth Peters.
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Olliers Solicitors is nationally recognised as an outstanding criminal defence law firm – partnering legal brilliance with unmatched client care.
Olliers specialises in the defence of individuals, businesses and other organisations across a broad range of corporate and financial fraud crime, regulatory offences, serious crime, sexual offences, professional discipline and motoring offences.
They have a formidable reputation for their proactive approach to the investigative stage of a criminal case, focusing on pre-charge engagement, discretion and nipping an investigation in the bud.
Olliers is ranked as a top-tier law firm by both the Legal 500 2026 and Chambers Guide 2026. They are a Times Best Law Firm 2026 and the Manchester Legal Awards 2025 Crime Team of the Year, an award they have won eight times since 2011.
Headquartered in Manchester and with a presence in London, the team of 29 experienced criminal defence lawyers is led by Managing Director Matthew Claughton, Commercial Director Stacey Mabrouk and Business Development Director Ruth Peters.