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The Enfranchisement and Right to Manage Awards 2012 (the ERMAs) recognises the excellence and professionalism of all specialists working in this industry both at an individual and company level. The awards will be presented at a ceremony in Central London on May 24th 2012.
We received a huge amount of entries for this year's Enfranchisement and Right to Manage Awards, demonstrating the dedication and passion (and competitive nature!) of those working in the industry. During a gruelling session, the independent judging panel compared notes, having individually scrutinised all the entries and nominations received.
The Finalists are:
Barrister of the Year
Sponsored by
Mark Loveday of Tanfield Chambers, Tom Jefferies of Landmark Chambers, Anthony Radevsky of Falcon Chambers, Paul Letman of 3 Hare Court
Chambers of the Year
Sponsored by
Tanfield Chambers, Falcon Chambers
Solicitor of the Year
John Midgley of Seddons, Hema Anand of Colman Coyle, Claire Allan of Child & Child, Roger Hardwick of Brethertons LLP, Yashmin Mistry of JPC Law, Mark Chick of Bishop & Sewell LLP, Tim Morgan of ODT Solicitors
Solicitors Firm of the Year
Sponsored by
Housing and Property Law Partnership, Thackray Williams LLP, Pemberton Greenish, JPC Law, Child & Child, Bishop & Sewell LLP
Valuer of the Year
Sponsored by
Laurence Nesbitt of Nesbitt and Co., Prosper Marr-Johnson of Marr-Johnson Stevens LLP, Andrew Marsden of Marsden Surveyors, Tim Sheridan of Kirkby and Diamond
Valuers of the Year
Sponsored by
Marr-Johnson Stevens LLP, Savills, Fanshawe White, KFMG Chartered Surveyors, Cluttons
Regional Professional of the Year
Marsden Surveyors, ODT Solicitors, Kirkby and Diamond, Brethertons LLP
Young Professional of the Year
Roger Hardwick of Brethertons LLP, Riccardo Carrelli of Knight Frank, Caroline Anstis of Piper Smith Watton LLP, Lucy Barber of Forsters LLP, Claire Allan of Child & Child, Shamin Kashem of Housing and Property Law Partnership
Expert Witness of the Year
Sponsored by
Laurence Nesbitt of Nesbitt and Co., Benjamin Mire of Trust Property Management
Outstanding Achievement Award
Winner to be announced on the night.
Judging Process
Each finalist will receive a mention at the Awards. There will be one winner for each award category announced at the awards ceremony. Judges may make a Highly Commended award at their discretion. The judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
Benchmarking Process
News on the Block contacted companies and asked them which companies or individuals they would expect to see (or not see!) shortlisted in the various categories for this year’s awards. The companies contacted participated on the basis of confidentiality, and came from a variety of disciplines: barristers, solicitors, valuers, freeholders, leaseholders etc. This exercise helped inform the independent judging panel and protected the integrity of the awards.
The Awards are kindly supported by the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners: