Spall Clark Solicitors has been shortlisted for three awards at the Modern Law Private Client Awards 2026
We are delighted to share that Spall Clark Solicitors has been shortlisted for three categories at the Modern Law Private Client Awards 2026: Private Client Firm of the Year, Excellence in Vulnerable Client Care, and Private Client Leader of the Year for Paul Clark. Winners are due to be announced on Wednesday 1 July 2026 at Coombe Abbey, Coventry.
Our nominations reflect the values that sit at the heart of our philosophy: specialist legal expertise, clear advice in plain English, and a genuine commitment to looking after every client well.
Modern Law Private Client Awards 2026
Spall Clark shortlisted for Private Client Firm of the Year
Being shortlisted for Private Client Firm of the Year is a significant recognition of the breadth and quality of our work. This category reflects excellence in areas such as wills, trusts, probate and tax, as well as the professional standards and client care that underpin that advice.
For us, this shortlisting is about more than technical expertise alone. It reflects a way of working that places clients at the centre of everything we do. We take time to understand personal circumstances, explain matters in plain English and guide people through important decisions with care and professionalism.
Shortlisted for Excellence in Vulnerable Client Care
Our shortlisting for Excellence in Vulnerable Client Care is especially meaningful because it reflects one of the most important aspects of our work: supporting people with sensitivity and understanding at difficult or uncertain times.
Many of the clients who come to us are planning for later life, putting arrangements in place for the future, acting as attorneys or executors, or helping a loved one who may need additional support.
These are often highly personal matters, and they require not only sound legal advice but also empathy, reassurance and careful communication. We take time to listen, explain options clearly, and make sure clients feel supported throughout the process. This nomination is therefore a real reflection of the care our team takes in helping clients through some of life’s most sensitive moments.
Paul Clark shortlisted for Private Client Leader of the Year
We are also proud that Paul Clark has been shortlisted for Private Client Leader of the Year, recognising his leadership within the firm and his wider contribution to the private client profession.
Paul leads Spall Clark Solicitors alongside Becky Spall, and his experience and credentials reflect the high standards we set across the practice. Paul is a full member of STEP (TEP) and sits on the Law Society Private Client Section advisory committee, demonstrating both technical expertise and active involvement in shaping best practice within the sector.
Paul’s leadership helps shape the approach that clients experience every day: combining legal expertise with warmth, clarity and a genuine commitment to doing the right thing for each individual client and family. That culture of professionalism and personal service is central to who we are as a firm.
Specialist expertise and exceptional client care
Being shortlisted in three categories reflects the depth of expertise that Spall Clark Solicitors has in its team. As a specialist practice, we advise individuals and families on some of the most important decisions they will ever make, including Wills and succession planning, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Inheritance Tax planning.
Our shortlisting is also a recognition of the way we deliver that advice: with technical excellence, personal service and a genuine commitment to client care. Led by Paul Clark TEP and Becky Spall, our boutique team combines specialist knowledge with a tailored, approachable service that puts clients at the centre of everything we do.
A team committed to high standards and personal service
We believe that truly outstanding private client advice is measured not only by technical excellence, but by the way it is delivered. Clients regularly describe us as friendly, approachable and efficient, and value the care we take to explain matters clearly and guide them with confidence through important decisions.
Expertise and client care are inseparable. Alongside specialist legal knowledge, our role is to listen carefully, understand the personal and family circumstances behind every matter, and provide advice with sensitivity, clarity and professionalism.
Being shortlisted for three awards is a great achievement for our team and reinforces something we have always believed: when people are making decisions about their future, their family or a loved one’s estate, they need advisers they can trust.
“We are delighted to be shortlisted in three categories at the Modern Law Private Client Awards 2026. This recognition reflects the strength of our team and our commitment to providing specialist legal advice in plain English, with client care at the centre of everything we do.”
Paul Clark
Managing Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What awards has Spall Clark Solicitors been shortlisted for in 2026?
Spall Clark Solicitors has been shortlisted at the Modern Law Private Client Awards 2026 for Private Client Firm of the Year and Excellence in Vulnerable Client Care. Paul Clark has also been shortlisted for Private Client Leader of the Year.
What does private client law cover?
Private client law typically covers matters such as Wills, Trusts, Probate, Estate Administration, Inheritance Tax Planning, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection work.
Does Spall Clark advise on wills, probate and lasting powers of attorney?
Yes. We are a specialist law firm advising on Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney as well as Trusts, Succession Planning and Estate Administration.
Does Spall Clark help vulnerable clients?
Yes. The solicitors at Spall Clark have specialist experience supporting vulnerable people with Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters. We have also been shortlisted for the Excellence in Vulnerable Client Care award.
What professional accreditations support Spall Clark’s expertise?
Our Wills and Probate solicitors are all members of STEP. Paul Clark is a full member (TEP) while Melissa Howman and Natasha Yelland are both affiliate members. Melissa Howman is also accredited by the Association of Lifetime Lawyers.
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