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gunnercooke named Finalist for Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards
gunnercooke has been named as a finalist for the Blick Rothenberg Mid-Market Growth Business of the Year Award at the 2025 Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Awards.
This prestigious award recognises businesses that demonstrate exceptional growth across a range of performance metrics, while maintaining a clear, sustainable plan for long-term financial success and meaningful impact.
The recognition marks another milestone for gunnercooke, which now has over 90 award recognitions. The firm has grown rapidly in recent years and now has 15 global offices and over 600 advisors acting for 40,000 clients. Recently Ashley and Hayden Cooke joined the firm as Chiefs of Staff to drive the firm forward to the next generation.
Darryl Cooke, Founder of gunnercooke, commented on the nomination: “Being included in these awards is a testament to the outstanding efforts of everyone at gunnercooke. We’ve built a firm that values entrepreneurial thinking, flexibility, and client service above all else. Our continued growth is driven by our Partners’ dedication and the trust of our clients, and we remain focused on creating lasting impact across the legal industry, all whilst keeping purpose at our core.”
The winners will be announced at a black-tie awards ceremony on Tuesday, 11th November 2025, at the iconic Grosvenor House in London.
For more information about the award, visit the British Business Excellence Awards website.
View gunnercooke’s awards here.
