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Kingsley Wood wins Excellence in Legal Services at The Signature Awards 2026

John Mark Velasco • October 29, 2026

A proud moment for Kingsley Wood, celebrating the expertise, care and collective commitment of the people who support our clients and help our firm grow.


Kingsley Wood is proud to have won the Excellence in Legal Services award at The Signature Awards 2026.


This achievement reflects the collective effort of our Partners, Associates, Paralegals and operational team, alongside the many people working behind the scenes to support our clients and one another every day. It is a moment to celebrate the expertise, commitment and care that our people bring to their work, and the standards we continue to set as the firm grows.

Celebrating the people behind the award

Across Kingsley Wood, every person has a part to play in delivering exceptional service. From advising clients and progressing their matters to keeping the firm running smoothly, this award reflects countless individual contributions and a shared commitment to doing our best for the people we serve.


We extend our thanks to our Partners, Associates and Paralegals for their expertise, dedication and continued focus on our clients.


We also recognise the contribution of our operational team, including Paula Santos, Geraldine, John Mark Velasco and Gemma Berliner-Hilliard, and everyone working behind the scenes. Their care, organisation and daily support help our people deliver for clients and for one another.


Special thanks go to Avinder Laroya and Genevieve Nwodo Wakeley-Jones for their contribution to making this award happen.


Reflecting on the achievement, Kishan Bhatt, Founder Partner & CEO of Kingsley Wood, said:

“This award reflects countless individual efforts, and I couldn't be prouder to lead a team like this.”

Thank you for your continued trust

We are grateful to our clients, partners and wider community for the trust and support they continue to place in Kingsley Wood. The relationships we build with you give purpose to our work and encourage us to keep improving.


Our thanks also go to AIIC Group and Adrian Jaggard for their continued partnership and support. We are proud to share this achievement with them.


We would also like to thank The Signature Awards and Ninder Johal DL for this recognition and the opportunity to celebrate alongside the wider business community.

Building on this achievement

As Kingsley Wood continues to grow, this award gives us fresh motivation to keep building, innovating and raising the bar. Our focus remains on supporting our people, strengthening our client relationships and bringing expertise and care to the work we do.



Congratulations to everyone across Kingsley Wood who has contributed to this achievement. We look forward to the future we are building together.


Great people. Exceptional outcomes.

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