Get ready for the legal event of the year! The brilliant Rob Rinder is returning to host the prestigious Herald Law Awards of Scotland 2025 in Glasgow. Expect an evening of glitz, glamour, and celebrating the incredible talent within the legal profession. Who do you think will take home the top honours and be recognised as the next big names in Scottish law? You won’t want to miss it!

The highly anticipated Herald Law Awards of Scotland 2025 is set to welcome back its celebrated compere, barrister-turned-broadcaster Rob Rinder, for what promises to be another unforgettable evening celebrating excellence within the Scottish legal sector. This prestigious event, a highlight in the legal calendar, brings together the country’s most respected legal figures, emerging talents, and significant contributors to acknowledge the remarkable achievements of the past year.

Scheduled for Friday, 7 November, in the vibrant city of Glasgow, this year’s awards ceremony, held in association with 123 Medical Services, offers a unique platform for professionals to network and applaud the dedication and expertise that underpin Scotland’s proud legal reputation. Attendees can expect an atmosphere of recognition and camaraderie as the legal community converges to honour outstanding contributions.

A pivotal partner in the event’s success, 123 Medical Services, through its Managing Director Sairah Din, expressed profound commitment to acknowledging the rigorous standards of the legal profession. “At 123 Medical Services, we believe in recognising the integrity, hard work, and expertise that underpin the legal profession,” Din stated, encouraging widespread participation to illuminate those who consistently go above and beyond.

Reflecting their dedication, 123 Medical Services proudly sponsors three of the nineteen coveted categories: the ‘Up and Coming Award,’ ‘Paralegal of the Year Award,’ and the ‘Rising Star at the Scottish Bar Award.’ The latter, in particular, boasts a distinguished history of identifying advocates called for less than five years who have subsequently achieved remarkable professional milestones, underscoring its role in fostering future legal leaders.

Returning for his second consecutive year, Rob Rinder’s esteemed presence adds an unparalleled charm to the proceedings. Called to the bar in 2001, his career trajectory from specialising in international fraud and financial crime to becoming a leading broadcaster, exemplified by his ‘Judge Rinder’ series and BBC 5Live’s ‘Raising the Bar,’ showcases a profound commitment to demystifying complex legal concepts for the public.

Rinder’s impact extends beyond the courtroom and television studio; his critically acclaimed BBC series, ‘The Holocaust, My Family and Me,’ a follow-up to his BAFTA-winning ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ episode, demonstrated his profound engagement with historical and social issues. His contributions were further recognised with an MBE for services to Holocaust education and an honorary doctorate for his extensive legal work, cementing his status as a multifaceted public figure.

The ceremony at the Radisson Blu hotel in Glasgow will also benefit from the generous support of additional key sponsors, including the Law Society of Scotland, Denovo, the award-winning Border biscuit company, Family Wealth powered by Acumen Financial Planning, Idex Consulting, and Stirling Park, Scotland’s foremost debt collection and enforcement company. Their collective backing ensures the event’s grandeur and its continued influence within the legal community.

Ronnie Murison, Director of Sheriff Officer Services at Stirling Park, highlighted the event’s crucial role, stating, “This is a great showcase for the legal profession to get together and to celebrate achievement.” He further urged professionals to nominate themselves or their colleagues, reinforcing the importance of recognising hard work and success within the vibrant Scottish law sector.

Beyond the accolades, the evening is celebrated as one of the most significant and enjoyable networking opportunities in the legal calendar, attracting leading figures from across the Scottish legal landscape. Professionals are reminded that the deadline for entries across all categories is Thursday, 4 September, leading up to the grand awards ceremony on Friday, 7 November, at the prestigious Radisson Blu Hotel in Glasgow.