Yorkshire law firm Walker Foster has been named Best Solicitor in North Yorkshire at this year’s England’s Business Awards regional finals.
The ceremony took place on Sunday 20 July at The Queens Hotel in Leeds, where finalists from across the county gathered to celebrate standout businesses. Walker Foster took home the top award for solicitors, following a judging process that combined public votes and detailed feedback from mystery shoppers.
Founded in 1919, Walker Foster is a long-standing part of Yorkshire’s legal landscape. With offices in Skipton, Barnoldswick, Silsden, Settle, Ilkley, Northallerton and Harrogate, the firm offers a full range of legal services across the region.
Maxine Heppenstall, Managing Director at Walker Foster, said:
“We’re incredibly proud to have been named Best Solicitor in North Yorkshire. This recognition means a great deal to everyone at Walker Foster. It acknowledges the effort our teams across all our offices put into providing high-quality legal services that are both accessible and client-focused.
“We’ve been part of Yorkshire’s legal landscape for over a century, and while much has changed since 1919, our commitment to personal service and local presence remains at the heart of what we do.”
The win means Walker Foster now qualifies for the national Grand Final of England’s Business Awards, which will take place in Birmingham on 16 November 2025.
A spokesperson for the awards added:
“This achievement is a reflection of the hard work, dedication and client-centric approach of the entire team. They remain steadfast in their mission to provide comprehensive legal solutions that meet their clients’ unique needs.”
The regional awards highlighted the very best in Yorkshire business, and Walker Foster’s win cements their reputation as a trusted and leading legal provider in the area.
