Gilson Gray, the UK’s fastest-growing law firm , has been shortlisted for Legal Firm of the Year at the 2026 British Business Awards, reflecting the firm’s strong performance, continued growth, and increasing recognition within the UK legal sector.

A record number of more than 400 companies entered the awards this year, with those selected for the shortlist independently evaluated across five core pillars: business performance, innovation, workforce and culture, customer impact, and contribution to society and the wider economy.

Those achieving the highest combined performance across these metrics have secured their place on the shortlist, with the strongest performers now going forward to the independent judging panel, comprising 18 key figures from British industry, chaired by the former CEO of Unilever Alan Jope CBE and Emma Crystal, CEO of Coutts Bank.

The awards are set to be bigger than ever, with the announcement of a special guest appearance and conversation with award-winning actor and humanitarian George Clooney, plus the return of keynote speaker Sir Bob Geldof and co-hosts Rob Brydon and Elaine C Smith.

To be held at Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) on 30 April, tables at the awards are in high demand with up to 2,000 business leaders set to attend. The awards will once again be raising funds for UK homelessness charity Social Bite, with a target of helping to raise over £1 million, alongside a fundraising dinner held by the charity the night before the awards event at Gleneagles Hotel.

Gilson Gray has more than 450 employees offering a full suite of legal services across offices in Lincoln, London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, East Lothian, Aberdeen, and Angus.

Josh Littlejohn MBE, Founder of Social Bite and Event Director of the British Business Awards, commented: “It’s brilliant to see so many businesses across multiple sectors and sizes listed on this year’s shortlist. We look forward to welcoming back the British business community for another night of celebration, and to help raise vital funds for Social Bite to allow it to continue making lasting impact for people who are experiencing homelessness throughout the UK.”

Glen Gilson, Managing Partner and Chairman, commented: “Gilson Gray is delighted to be nominated as law firm of the year for these prestigious awards. As the UK’s fastest-growing law firm, we are always keen to showcase our progression, particularly given our relative youth within a comparatively institutionalised legal sector. We wish all of the nominees the very best of luck and look forward to what will be, as ever, an exciting event.”

For further information on the award, visit: www.britishbusinessawards.co.uk
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