Fidan Shevket of Fox & Staniland Lawyers is the only lawyer in Sydney’s North Shore to have been named as a finalist in the category of Family Law Partner of the Year at the Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards 2021.

The Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards recognises and rewards lawyers at the height of their careers, noting their outstanding achievements, leadership, technical expertise, mentorship and business development skills.

This year the awards are more important than ever, highlighting and shining a spotlight on the top partners who lead the way in the business of law during a time of unprecedented change.

This year’s finalists, which was announced on 15 June 2021, features over 220 high-achieving partners within the legal industry, across 32 submission-based categories.

As the only finalist from Sydney’s North Shore, Fidan Shevket, Family Law Director at Fox & Staniland Lawyers, said that she was humbled to be recognised and proud to be named as a finalist in the Partner of the Year Awards 2021.

“It is truly an honor to be recognised in this way amongst my peers.  I am just so grateful to be a part of such a high performing team at Fox & Staniland” she added.

Lawyers Weekly deputy editor Jerome Doraisamy said: “The past year has produced extraordinary challenges for legal professionals of all stripes, perhaps especially so for partners and team leaders who have responsibility for navigating through choppy waters. To be a finalist for this year’s Partner of the Year Awards is an outstanding achievement.

“On behalf of Lawyers Weekly, I wish all finalists the very best of luck, and I look forward to celebrating with you on the night.”