Harrisons Solicitors wins Powys Business of the Year 2025

Anne Smith, managing partner and recently qualified Jordan Lewis from Harrisons Solicitors LLP with the Powys Business of the Year and People Development Awards and sponsors Councillor Glyn Preston from Powys County Council and Sara Clutton, of NPTC (Image: Phil Blagg Photography)

A Welshpool-based law firm which has been recognised for putting people development at the heart of the business has triumphed as the Powys Business of the Year award winner.

Harrisons Solicitors LLP collected the overall accolade, sponsored by Powys County Council,  as well as the People Development Award, sponsored by NPTC Group of Colleges, at the award ceremony held at The Hafren theatre in Newtown on Friday evening (October 17).

The annual awards, which attracted a record number of entries and showcased the diverse range of successful enterprises in Powys, are organised by Mid Wales Manufacturing Group (MWMG).

“Harrisons Solicitors is testament that Powys has long been a great place to start, nurture and grow your business,” said Ed Coomber, representing the awards judging panel.

“Their commitment to developing individuals at all levels is actively creating a pipeline of future talent that will serve the community for decades to come.”

“The firm has served the region for 185 years and is a deserving ambassador to carry the flag for Powys.”

Anne Smith, Harrisons Solicitors’ managing partner, said: “It’s a wonderful award and we feel privileged to have won it. I’m delighted for our people because we couldn’t be where we are without them.

“The award will help us to publicise the work we do and the people we develop so that talent can stay in Powys and doesn’t need to go elsewhere to find good, technical jobs that serve the community.

“Most of our employees are from within the community and know the people they serve.”

Harrisons Solicitors’ first apprentice, Jordan Lewis, has now qualified and nominated the company for the  People Development Award.

He said: “The firm’s commitment to developing individuals at all levels has not only shaped my career path but is actively creating a pipeline of future solicitors and legal professionals.”

“I’ve seen first-hand how their investment in training and development is driving both personal and commercial success. They’ve recognised that to grow the business, they need to grow their people.”