Jeanette Burgess wins Management Partner of the Year at the 2026 Legal500 Northern Powerhouse Awards
13th March 2026
Walker Morris is proud to announce that Managing Partner Jeanette Burgess has been named Management Partner of the Year at the 2026 Northern Powerhouse Awards, recognising her leadership during a period of growth and progress towards the firm’s Ambition 27 Strategy.
The Northern Powerhouse Awards celebrate the very best of the region’s legal talent, shining a spotlight on the top law firms, lawyers and in-house legal departments across the North.
The firm was also shortlisted in 11 other categories, including:
- Firm of the Year, Corporate – Walker Morris
- Lawyer of the Year, Corporate – Richard Naish
- Firm of the Year, Employment – Walker Morris
- Firm of the Year, Finance – Walker Morris
- Lawyer of the Year, Finance – Gawain Moore
- Firm of the Year, Projects – Walker Morris
- Leading Associate of the Year, TMT – Sarah Williams
- Innovative Firm of the Year – Walker Morris
- Deal of the Year – Advised Slater Heelis on its acquisition by Lawfront
- Marketing Team of the Year – Walker Morris
- Law Firm of the Year – Walker Morris
Jeanette Burgess, Managing Partner, said: “I am delighted to collect this Award on behalf of the whole firm. It truly is a fitting testament to the outstanding commitment of our people and the brilliant work we do for an incredible roster of clients. So, thank you to all my colleagues and our clients. This really is down to all our collective efforts.
