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Recognition of our commitment to excellence

We are proud to have been recognised through a range of prestigious legal industry awards and shortlist nominations. These accolades reflect the dedication, expertise and client-focused approach that our teams bring to every matter they handle.
While individual teams and lawyers may be recognised, these achievements belong to the entire HCC family, and we are grateful to every colleague whose contribution has helped make them possible.

Personal Injury Awards 2026

In October 2026, we were extremely proud to become finalists for seven awards across six categories at the Personal Injury Awards 2026. Finalists include: Catastrophic Injury Lawyer of the Year – Patrick Maguire; Catastrophic Injury Team of the Year; Claimant Lawyer of the Year – Hollie Muckley; Claimant Team of the Year; Clinincal Negligence Lawyer of the Year – Mike Molloy; Young Achiever of the Year – Emma Neild; and finally, Young Achiever of the Year – Katie Molloy. The award ceremony takes place in November 2026.

Investors in People Awards 2026

In September 2026, we were delighted to share that we were named finalist in the prestigious Investors in People, Employer of the Year Award 2026, recognising the firm’s commitment to creating an outstanding workplace culture while continuing its ambitious growth across the UK. The award ceremony takes place in November 2026.

Twilight Awards 2026

In July 2026, we were extremely proud to be shortlisted for three awards at the Twilight Awards. Our Court of Protection team was shortlisted for Older and Vulnerable Client Team – Outstanding Service, and our Head of Court of Protection, Michelle Weaver, was shortlisited for two awards, Professional Deputy of the Year and Court of Protection Lawyer of the Year. The award ceremony takes place in November 2026.

 

Modern Law Awards 2026

In April 2026, of the six awards we were shortlisted for at the Modern Law Awards, we were delighted to win Law Firm of the Year and be specially mentioned as “Highly Commended” for the Client Care Award, the Personal Injury Firm of the Year Award, and the Partner of the Year Award for Partner and serious injury specialist, Hollie Muckley. The other categories we were shortlisted for were Rising Star of the Year for exceptional Paralegal, Emma Neild, and the Company Culture Award.

 

Personal Injury Awards 2025

In December 2025, we were extremely proud to win Catastrophic Injury Team of the Year at the prestigious Personal Injury Awards. In addition to this win, we were also shortlisted for a further five awards! These included Catastrophic Injury Lawyer of the Year for Partner and serious injury expert, Joe Speed, Claimant Lawyer of the Year for Partner and serious injury expert, Kelly Hutton, Clinical Negligence Lawyer of the Year for Partner and serious injury expert, Mike Molloy, and Young Achiever of the Year for paralegal, Kate Daflon.

British Wills and Probate Awards 2025

In August 2025, we were delighted to be shortlisted for the Community and Charity Champions Award at the British Wills and Probate Awards.

Manchester Legal Awards 2025

In May 2025 we were shortlisted for three awards at the Manchester Legal Awards. These were for Personal Injury/Clinical Negligence Team of the Year, Medium Sized Law Firm of the Year, and Trainee/Paralegal of the Year for Emma Nield.

Modern Claims Awards 2025

In April 2025, we were thrilled to win Law Firm of the Year at the Modern Claims Awards.

Manchester Legal Awards 2024

In April 2024, we were shortlisted for two awards at the Manchester Legal Awards. These were for Medium Law Firm of the Year and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champions of the Year.

 

Personal Injury Awards 2023

In October 2023, we were shortlisted for four awards at the Personal Injury Awards. These were for Catastrophic Injury Team of the Year, Catastrophic Lawyer of the Year for our Managing Partner of our Southern offices and serious injury expert, Patrick Maguire, Defendant Team of the Year, and Defendant Lawyer of the Year for Leanne Thomson.

Manchester Legal Awards 2023

In April 2023, HCC Solicitors were shortlisted for the award of Medium Sized Law Firm of the Year at the Manchester Legal Awards.

Modern Claims Awards 2023

In April 2023, we won Law Firm of the Year (Claimant), at the Modern Claims Awards 2023. In addition, we were also shortlisted for Law Firm of the Year (Defendant) and Diversity Award.

Modern Law Awards 2023

In January 2023, HCC Solicitors was shortlisted for Law Firm of the Year at the Modern Law Awards, and Managing Partner of our Southern offices and serious injury expert, Patrick Maguire, was shortlisted for Lawyer of Year.

Personal Injury Awards 2022

In November 2022, HCC Solicitors won a fantastic three awards at the Personal Injury Awards. Our entire team won Catastrophic Injury Team of the Year, Managing Partner of our Southern offices and serious injury expert, Patrick Maguire, won Claimant Lawyer of the Year, and Mark Woodall won Defendant Lawyer of the Year.

Modern Law Awards 2022

In March 2022, Managing Partner of our Southern offices, and serious injury expert, Patrick Maguire, was shortlisted for the Lawyer of the Year Award, at the Modern Law Awards.

Personal Injury Awards 2020

In December 2020, we were delighted to win Claimant Team of the Year at the Personal Injury Awards.

British Claims Awards 2020

In November 2020, we were extremely proud to win Law Firm of the Year at the British Claims Awards

Manchester Legal Awards 2020

In March 2020, we were delighted to win Medium Sized Law Firm of the Year at the Manchester Legal Awards. In addition to this fantastic win, we were also shortlisted for Clinical Negligence/Personal Injury Team of the Year.

British Claims Awards 2018

In 2018, HCC were delighted win Claimant Law Firm of the Year at the prestigious British Claims Awards.

Claims Management Awards 2017

In 2017, for the second year in a row, HCC was recognised by being shortlisted for Claimant Personal Injury Team of the Year at the Claims Management Awards in London.

Personal Injury Awards 2016

In 2016 HCC was shortlisted for two prestigious awards at the Eclipse Proclaim Personal Injury Awards. Firstly, we were shortlisted for Claimant Personal Injury Team of the Year and secondly, Partner and serious injury specialist, Mike Molloy, was shortlisted for Claimant Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year.

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    Horwich Cohen Coghlan Limited t/a HCC Solicitors a registered company in England and Wales registered number 08043633. Our registered office is Trafford House, Chester Road, Manchester, M32 0RS. We are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, SRA Number 608056. Our conduct is governed by the SRA Standards and Regulations which can be accessed here: https://www.sra.org.uk/solicitors/standards-regulations