A Look Back at an Award-Winning 2025

With 2025 now behind us, we’re taking a moment to reflect on what has been an exceptional year for SBW Law. From award wins to landmark case outcomes, this year has marked significant growth and recognition across the firm.

Award Wins and Industry Recognition

We were proud to be named Legal Firm of the Year 2025 at the Downtown in Business Awards, recognising our continued excellence and impact in the legal sector.

Our innovation and client-focused approach in the personal injury space also earned us the title of Personal Injury Firm of the Year 2025 at the Innovation and Excellence Awards – a fantastic way to round off the year and head into the next.

In addition, we were honoured to be nominated for Small Employer of the Year at the Damar Training Apprenticeship Champion Awards, reflecting our commitment to nurturing talent and supporting career development.

Client Successes: Cases & Recoveries

Our clients remain at the heart of what we do. This year, we’ve delivered significant outcomes across our core practice areas:

Data Breach

• Over 150 cases settled
• £400,000+ recovered for clients
• Notable settlements: £13,775 (Barking), £10,000 (Worcester), £10,000 (Scotland), £5,000 (Leigh)

Housing Disrepair

• Over 250 cases settled
• £800,000+ recovered for clients
• Notable settlements: £4,500 (Swindon), £4,000 (Stevenage), £4,000 (Croydon)

Personal Injury

• Average settlement: £7,000+
• £250,000+ recovered for clients

Clinical Negligence

• Significant settlements of £55,000 and £33,000, securing justice for clients affected by medical negligence.

We’re proud of what we’ve achieved this year – but we’re even more excited for what’s ahead in 2026. A huge thank you to our clients, colleagues, and partners for being part of the journey.

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