There are some nights you never forget – the kind that remind you why you do what you do. For everyone at southgate solicitors, the Legal Style Awards 2025, hosted by the wonderful team at It’s A Lawyers Life, was one of those nights.

The atmosphere was electric. A room full of legal professionals – sparkling outfits, big smiles, and a shared love for the law – gathered not just to celebrate success, but to celebrate style, substance, and community within our industry.

When the host announced, “And the award for Best Legal Place to Work goes to… southgate solicitors!” – the room erupted. There were cheers, laughter, a few awwws, and the kind of applause that makes every late night and early morning worth it.

At southgate solicitors, we’ve always believed that great client service starts with a great workplace.

It’s not just about legal expertise (though our team of family law specialists certainly has plenty of that) – it’s about people.

From day one, the firm’s vision has been to create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to grow. Whether you’re an intern or a senior solicitor, your voice matters. We’ve built flexible workstyle, transparent processes, and a collaborative culture that puts wellbeing alongside professional excellence.

So, this award – for being the Best Legal Place to Work – feels like recognition not just of what we do, but how we do it.

If you ask anyone on the team, they’ll tell you: it’s the small things that make the biggest difference. Morning coffees shared over case prep. Honest conversations about workload and wellbeing. Mentorship that feels like friendship more

Our Founder, Hasan Hadi, believes that happy teams make happy clients, and it’s true – the energy within our walls translates directly into the care and quality our clients receive.

We’ve invested heavily in training, technology, and work-life balance initiatives, and that investment has built a workplace where people want to be – a rare thing in the fast-paced world of family law.

A huge thank you to It’s a Lawyers Life for hosting such a brilliant event. The Legal Style Awards are unlike any other in the industry – a perfect blend of professionalism, creativity, and fun.

They don’t just celebrate the legal world’s finest; they remind us that law is also about human connection. To be recognised by an organisation that champions that ethos makes the award even more meaningful.

Winning this award isn’t the end of a journey – it’s the beginning of an even more exciting chapter.

We’ll keep listening, learning, and growing as a team. We’ll continue to make southgate solicitors a place where brilliant legal minds can thrive while staying true to our core values of integrity, compassion, and innovation.

To our team: thank you for being the heart of southgate solicitors. To our clients: thank you for trusting us. And to everyone who believes that kindness and excellence can coexist in law – this one’s for you.

Here’s to more milestones, more teamwork, and many more unforgettable nights ahead.