Thrings celebrated with win at Bath Life Awards

Posted on30 March 2023

Thrings has claimed victory at this year’s Bath Life Awards, winning the Legal category and reinforcing its status as one of the best firms in the region.

Among the highlights of Bath’s social calendar, the awards are considered by many to be the most prestigious and most tightly contested in the region, recognising the best in business, community and social endeavours.

Thrings was well represented at the Bath Pavilion for the glamourous ceremony, with Managing Partner Simon Holdsworth accepting the award, joined by fellow Partners Ben Jones, Alice Altounyan, Kathryn Bew and Head of Marketing Lizzie Heffer.

L-R, Alice Altounyan, Partner Private Property; Ben Jones, Partner Commercial Property; Simon Holdsworth, Managing Partner; Lizzie Heffer, Head of Marketing; Kathryn Bew, Partner Family Picture supplied by www.vranchvisuals.co.uk

In naming Thrings as the winner, the judges praised the firm having enhanced its reputation as one of the region’s finest law firms, providing expert advice to individuals and companies on deals valued into the millions and supporting a range of sectors.

The win follows last week’s Bristol Life Awards where the firm was also shortlisted in the Legal category, highlighting the consistent positive presence Thrings has established across the region.

Simon Holdsworth, Managing Partner, said: “Once again the Bath Life Awards delivered a fantastic night, proving to be a timely reminder of Bath’s role as a thriving hub for businesses and the voluntary sector, and we are absolutely delighted to receive this award.

“Winning the Legal Award is a huge achievement for Thrings and a testament to all of our colleagues, not just in Bath, but across the entire firm, recognising the work that goes in day-in-day-out to support our clients and engage with our communities.”

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