Pannone was named the Diversity, Inclusion and Equality Firm of the Year at the 2026 Northern Powerhouse Awards.
The awards shine a spotlight on the top law firms, lawyers and in-house legal departments across the whole of the north, recognising the exceptional work done in the past 18 months.
The nominations and winners are selected based on Legal 500’s market-leading, independent research, drawing from the latest Legal 500 UK 2026 research. The winners are selected by a judging team led by Legal 500 UK regions editor Amy Ulliott, UK regions deputy editor Edgar Tate, and senior research editor Allan Cohen, supported by the research team, which produces the UK guide every year.
Commenting on the win, Pannone partner Sarah Bazaraa, said: “We’re really proud of this award which recognises the firm’s long-term commitment to developing, nurturing and promoting talent. I joined the firm as a trainee and been promoted to partner so have experienced first-hand the value of being mentored and forging a career in such a supportive culture.”
Senior partner, Paul Jonson, added: “As a Manchester firm up against some global and national firms, it’s very pleasing to be recognised for our culture. As a values-led organisation, diversity, inclusion and equality is in our DNA and we’re grateful to our people, clients and partners who are all key to this success.”

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The firm received the Legal 500 2026 Client Satisfaction Badge which recognises the firms that achieve outstanding client service scores in the Legal 500’s annual research. Crucially, these scores are based on client feedback and is awarded to the top 30% of firms in each jurisdiction for their high level of customer satisfaction.

In total, 14 lawyers feature in Legal 500 UK commentary for their excellent contribution to their respective practices. This includes:

 

The firm’s practice areas also continue to rank highly amongst those within the profession. Pannone has top tier practice areas in Intellectual Property; TMT: Media and Entertainment and Private Client: Contentious Trusts and Probate.

A further six practices areas are ranked in the second tier and recommended in the listings. These cover:

Paul Jonson, senior partner at Pannone Corporate, said: “We welcome client feedback as it drives how we deliver advice and ensure we are always improving our own business.

“Being recognised once again in the Legal 500 rankings is a testament to the exceptional talent of our teams. Many of them are named individually and acknowledged for delivering a client experience that’s pragmatic, commercial, and consistently high quality.

“We’re proud that our clients value the human touch we bring to complex legal matters, and the fact we’ve been ranked in the top 30% of firms for client satisfaction reinforces our commitment to putting their needs at the heart of everything we do.”

Standout client comments include:

‘What sets Pannone Corporate apart is their unwavering commitment to excellence, client care, and innovative legal solutions.’

‘Very efficient and commercial – the uniqueness is driven from commerciality of advice to clients.’

‘A successful niche practice providing skilled, careful and accurate advice and representation.’

‘Highly pragmatic, willing to go the extra mile to add true value to clients’ needs and actually provide proper advice and recommendations (rather than taking instructions).’

‘A great collaborative team always looking for solutions and having a desire/passion to accommodate business needs.’

‘The team is outstanding in that it is very focused around the needs of clients. It builds strong long-term relationships with clients by delivering training and outstanding legal services.’

‘Their service feels personal to our business and their approach is tailored to whoever they need to be in contact with at the time, be it technical, legal or operational.’

‘They are efficient and work well with us. Great collaboration and I trust their judgement.’

‘The firm and its professionals stand out for their great dedication to the matters, their great professionalism, and their sharpness when facing a conflict and looking for the best strategy.’

‘The team has strength in depth; we use the team for contentious work. They are always at the end of a phone, provide timely and focused advice and are incredibly easy to work with.’

‘It is clear that the team at Pannone care passionately about delivering for clients. Their team become like an extension of your own and have a natural ability to embed themselves in your business in a way that is wholly fitting with the situation.’

“The individuals I work with truly stand out due to their exceptional expertise, dedication, and collaborative approach.’ 

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Pannone Corporate has been named Legal Firm of the Year at the Downtown in Business City of Manchester Business Awards, recognising the firm’s outstanding contribution to the regional business community.
The award celebrates Pannone Corporate’s continued growth and impact within the Manchester market.
Paul Jonson, Senior Partner at Pannone Corporate, said: 
“We’re incredibly proud to be recognised as Legal Firm of the Year. Manchester is more than just our office address. It’s a dynamic, ambitious city that we’re proud to be part of. We were shortlisted with some excellent firms and this award is a reflection of the trust our clients place in us and the dedication and talent of our own team.”
The City of Manchester Business Awards, hosted annually, shine a spotlight on organisations that demonstrate excellence, leadership, and a commitment to the city’s economic and social development.
Pannone Corporate’s win follows the news that the firm was awarded the Regional Firm of the Year at the Chambers UK Awards in February.

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