Join the legal profession in Wales as we celebrate the finalists and winners of the second Legal News Wales Awards – the largest awards programme in Wales; one that celebrates excellence in the business of law and showcases the positive impact of our legal sector on the Welsh economy and society.
It’s an exciting time for legal services in Wales, with a thriving, diverse landscape of law firms, in-house legal teams, barristers’ chambers and supporting service professionals. Those driving change, taking risks and creating growth deserve to be recognised and their stories shared to inspire others and attract further growth.
We are proud of the positive, collegiate and celebratory environment the Legal News Wales Awards offer and we welcome businesses and organisations of all kinds to join us in celebrating the growth, positive impact, client care and leadership in the legal sector in Wales at the Awards Ceremony, where our 2026 winners will be announced.
The 2026 Award Categories and Finalists can be found here.
The Awards Ceremony
The awards ceremony takes place on Thursday 4th June 2026, at The Coal Exchange Hotel Cardiff.
The evening celebrations start with a drinks reception from 6:30pm, followed by a three-course meal, awards ceremony and After Party with DJ) – all in one venue.
Full timings will be announced shortly.
How much are tickets?
- A table of 10 is £950 +VAT
- Individual tickets are priced at £95 +VAT
We may have the potential to increase table numbers to 12 per table. We offer this as an option upon booking.
What does my ticket include?
Access to the drinks reception and the awards, a three-course meal and access to the after party.
Where can I buy my tickets?
Tickets are on sale now. Please complete the booking form, here.
For more information, visit the Legal News Wales Awards 2026 website, here.
Our Host
Our awards ceremony will be steered by experienced legal journalist and presenter, John Hyde – Deputy News Editor at The Law Society Gazette.
John is recognised as one of the leading legal journalists in the country, with a reputation for breaking important stories and standing up for the sector in the face of attacks from other sections of the media.
In the last three years he has won plaudits for his reporting of the Post Office Inquiry, becoming an authority on the scandal and the role of lawyers. He has hosted numerous events and conferences and been a regular contributor on the BBC, as well as writing articles for the Independent and politics.co.uk.
Dress code
Black-tie / cocktail dresses.
Dietary requirements
Dietary requirements should be sent directly to awards@legalnewswales.com no later than 20th May 2026 or at time of booking.
Pre-orders for drinks
An pre-order drinks form will be shared upon booking and completed forms should sent directly to the contact given at the Coal Exchange Hotel Cardiff within the deadline stated. The Legal News Wales Awards team are unable to process these for you.
Accommodation discount
We have secured a limited number of discounted rooms at The Coal Exchange Cardiff Hotel and will share more information here shortly.
Photography & Videography
Our production team includes a professional photographer and a videographer, who will capture the evening celebrations and award presentations. We will ask the winners for a few moments with our videographer to share their reactions on the night. We are happy to share the photos and videos with award winners for wider marketing use.
