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Double shortlist success for Hay & Kilner!

Oct 2025
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Double shortlist success for Hay & Kilner!

Celebrating recognition from Investors in People and the North East Chamber of Commerce

Hay & Kilner has been shortlisted for not one, but two prestigious awards, a fantastic recognition of our team’s collective efforts and values.

We’re proud to be named finalists in the following categories:

  • UK Employer of the Year in the Investors in People Awards
  • Most Inspiring Employer in the North East Chamber of Commerce Inspiring Women in Business Awards

These shortlists are a powerful acknowledgment of the supportive, inclusive, and high-performing environment we strive to foster every day. They also shine a light on the importance we place on professional development, wellbeing, and creating opportunities for everyone across the firm to thrive, both personally and professionally.

Why it matters
Being recognised by Investors in People, a globally respected standard for people management, is a real endorsement of the way we invest in our team, from training and development to leadership and culture. It reflects the commitment across all levels of Hay & Kilner to make our firm not just a workplace, but a community.

Equally, the Inspiring Women in Business Awards, hosted by the North East Chamber of Commerce, celebrate employers championing equality, opportunity, and empowerment in the workplace. To be shortlisted as Most Inspiring Employer in this context is especially meaningful. It highlights our continued efforts to support and elevate women in the legal profession, while fostering an environment that’s inclusive for all.

A thank you to the team
This recognition wouldn’t be possible without the incredible people who make Hay & Kilner a great place to work. These nominations are a reflection of the commitment, collaboration, and positive culture that every member of the Hay & Kilner team helps to build each day. Whether through mentoring colleagues, contributing to team achievements, embracing new ways of working, or simply showing up with professionalism and purpose, this recognition belongs to everyone.

We’re looking forward to celebrating this achievement together in the weeks ahead and, of course, have our fingers firmly crossed for the final results.

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‘Hay & Kilner’ and ‘Hay & Kilner Law Firm’ are both trading names of Hay & Kilner LLP, a limited liability partnership registered in England & Wales with registered number OC418767. Our registered office is at The Lumen, St James' Boulevard, Newcastle Helix, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 5BZ and we are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (Authorisation number 643191). We use the word ‘partner’ to refer to a member of Hay & Kilner LLP. A list of the members is available at our registered office.