Two young lawyers at commercial law firm Kuits have been named as finalists for the esteemed Made in Manchester Awards 2018.
Licensing team associate Rebecca Ingram and banking and finance solicitor Olinda Auty have both been shortlisted for the Lawyer of the Year Award.
The good news came in as Kuits were still celebrating retaining their title of Best Law Firm and winning Best Conveyancing Law Firm and at The Talk of Manchester Awards.
The Made in Manchester awards, which celebrate the very best of Manchester’s young business talent, are organised by pro-manchester, the largest business development organisation in Greater Manchester and the North West of England.
Specifically, the judges looked for characteristics such as excellence in innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, training and development, and leadership from their shortlisted individuals.
Both Rebecca and Olinda fought off tough competition, with pro-manchester receiving more entries this year than ever before.
Executive partner Robert Levy said: “As a firm, we are extremely proactive in supporting and developing our young talent through training, coaching and mentoring, in order that they achieve their greatest potential.
“It is thoroughly deserved for Rebecca and Olinda to be recognised by the wider business community for their special achievements over the past 12 months and we wish them the best of luck.”
The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on 1st February 2018.
