Double win for region as firms land top awards

TWO North East businesses have triumphed on the national stage after being singled out for prizes at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Business Awards 2025.

- COREENA FORD

> Gill Hunter, managing partner at Square One Law

The awards, now in their 22nd year, are one of the biggest events of the business calendar, shining a light on the role of UK firms in delivering growth, prosperity and innovation.

The North East Chamber of Commerce held its own awards event earlier this year, in which its winners went through to the national final.

Now, two of those companies Southern Asset Management and Square One Law - have been named among just five national winners at the event.

Both businesses will be recognised at a London Stock Exchange Market Close event on November 26, where the overall ‘winner of winners’ will also be announced.