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MPS scoops award for in-house legal team of the year

• Dec 2, 2025
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The litigation team at Medical Protection Society (MPS) has won the award for best in-house legal team at the 2025 British Legal Awards (BLAs).

Now in its 16th year, the BLAs are hosted by Law.com International as the benchmark for excellence in the UK legal sector. The awards honour standout achievements of law firms, in-house teams, chambers, and individuals who are driving the legal profession forward.

The judges recognised the expertise of the MPS litigation team that blends unparalleled clinical negligence expertise with a proactive, member-focused approach.

Karen Miller, Chief Executive of Medical Protection Society, said:

“Members trust us to stand by them during the most challenging moments of their careers, and this recognition from the British Legal Awards is a testament to the dedication and expertise our teams bring to their role every single day.”

Steven Davies, Head of Legal Services at MPS said:

“Our in-house Legal Services department is central to MPS’s expert legal advice and representation. They collaborate closely with case handlers and our in-house medicolegal consultants, creating a multi-disciplinary, member-focused service that delivers real value for our members.”

The BLAs were hosted by Davina McCall on Wednesday November 26 2025 at City Central at the HAC, London. MPS was nominated in the in-house legal team of the year category alongside Accord Healthcare, Auto Trader Limited, Centessa Pharmaceuticals, Elixirr, Evercore, Renault, Uber, UK Health Security Agency and YouLend.

MPS was also a finalist for Outstanding Collaboration (Group Action team) and Outstanding Corporate Culture at the BLAs, and Defendant Team of the Year (Group Action team) in the Personal Injury Awards.

Image Caption - Steven Davies (Head of Legal Services at MPS) and Colette Benn (Litigation Lead at MPS) at the event.