Dorset law firm Ellis Jones Solicitors has scooped a hat-trick of national award nominations.

It has been shortlisted for Outstanding Case of the Year in the Modern Law Awards, which celebrate excellence and innovation in the legal sector.

The firm is also a finalist in both the Wellbeing and Deal of the Year categories at the LexisNexis Legal Awards.

Ellis Jones – with more than 170 staff including 21 partners – has six offices in Bournemouth, Poole, Swanage, Wimborne, Ringwood and London.

Nigel Smith, managing partner, said: “We’re thrilled to make the shortlist of these prestigious national awards.

“They are very welcome recognition and independent endorsement of the impressive achievements of our team.

“All those involved deserve great credit, and we’re keeping our fingers crossed as we look forward to the awards nights in March.”

Both the Outstanding Case of the Year and the Deal of the Year nominations were for Ellis Jones’ role in the £12m sale of motorcycling clothing and accessories distributor and wholesaler TranAm Ltd

Neil Cook, partner and head of business services, acted for the New Milton company in the sale to Finland-based Duell Corporation.

Ellis Jones was recognised in the wellbeing category in the 11th annual LexisNexis Legal Awards for its commitment to its people.

This includes Lunch & Learn sessions, a Wellness Wednesday newsletter and the relaunch of its social group.

The Modern Law awards are at the Hurlingham Club in London on March 7 and the LexisNexis Legal Awards are being held on March 14 at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House hotel in London.

Visit https://www.ellisjones.co.uk to find out more about Ellis Jones’ focus on wellbeing and business services.

PICTURE: Nigel Smith, Managing Partner at Ellis Jones Solicitors, has praised staff at the regional law firm after it received three award nominations