Celebrating Winning Law Firm of the Year 2026 – Modern Law Awards

The prestigious accolade reflects a landmark period for the specialist serious injury law firm, which has delivered industry‑leading outcomes for clients while continuing to invest in its people, culture, and community impact.

In addition to the headline win, HCC Solicitors was also Highly Commended in three further categories:

• Partner of the Year – Hollie Muckley
• The Client Care Award
• Personal Injury Team of the Year

      

A Year of Exceptional Results and Growth

As the firm continues to flourish and grow, recruiting a further 37 professionals witin the last year, its “family-first” ethos remains consistent. This holistic appproach has not only demonstrated financial stablity for their clients, but have secured adapted housing, care packages, and rehabilitation. This has delivered meaningful, long‑term quality‑of‑life improvements for clients and their families.

The firm’s growth is continuing, with further recruitment to ensure the best people are with them to take the firm forward and continue to deliver exceptional results for their clients.

Innovation, Client Care and Values at the Core

HCC’s smart, values‑driven strategies enhance both client service and firm operations. Central to this is the firm’s in‑house Client Support Team, which provides early, pro bono practical support to clients and families from day one, including liaison with medical teams, social services, and other agencies.

Investment in training, specialist supervision, early dispute resolution strategies and collaborative working with insurers and rehabilitation providers has enabled faster settlements, reduced litigation stress, and improved outcomes for clients.

Alongside this, HCC continues to lead with a strong focus on staff wellbeing, flexible working, inclusion and development. Enhanced mental health support, progressive parental policies, proactive caseload monitoring and a refreshed benefits package, underpin a culture designed to support long, sustainable careers in trauma‑heavy legal work.

Leadership Reaction

Commenting on the win, Director, Brian Coghlan, said:

“Winning Law Firm of the Year 2026 at the Modern Law Awards is an incredible honour and a moment of immense pride for everyone at HCC. This award recognises not just the results we achieve, but how we achieve them, through compassion, collaboration and a relentless focus on doing what is right for our clients and our people. Being Highly Commended across multiple additional categories is further testament to the depth of talent, care and commitment within our team.”

He added:

“Our mission has always been to transform lives following serious injury, and this recognition reinforces that a values‑led approach and exceptional legal outcomes go hand in hand. I couldn’t be prouder of the entire HCC team.”

Looking Ahead

With continued national growth, ongoing investment in people and innovation, and a clear commitment to excellence in client care, HCC Solicitors’ success at the Modern Law Awards firmly positions the firm as one of the UK’s leading medium‑sized law firms in serious injury and clinical negligence.