Oxford lawyer wins national legal sector award

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 13:32 · Archive

Rowena Stoute, a senior executive at Freeths LLP in Oxford, has won the Unsung Hero of the Year award at the British Wills and Probate Awards.

Rowena Stoute, a senior executive at Freeths LLP, has won the Unsung Hero of the Year award at the British Wills and Probate Awards in Manchester. The awards celebrate excellence in will writing and private client services across England and Wales. Judges praised Ms Stoute's career journey, dedication and commitment to supporting colleagues.

Ms Stoute said: 'I'm very overwhelmed by the win and thank you for putting through for this award, very unexpected and appreciated.' The British Wills and Probate Awards, now in their ninth year, are the largest and most prestigious event in the sector since their launch in 2018.

Freeths LLP has offices on Oxford Business Park. David Opie, managing director of Today's Media, which organises the awards, described them as the 'Oscars' of the wills and probate world, noting the level of competition is testament to the incredible work of professionals across the country.

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• Oxford lawyer wins national award as legal sector's unsung heroRowena Stoute, a senior executive at Freeths LLP, received the Unsung Hero of the Year award at the British Wills and Probate Awards in Manchester.Oxford Mail · 17 Oct, 13:00
• Oxford lawyer wins national award as legal sector's unsung heroRowena Stoute, a senior executive at Freeths LLP, received the Unsung Hero of the Year award at the British Wills and Probate Awards in Manchester.Oxfordshire Guardian · 17 Oct, 13:00

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