It’s an honour, and humbling, to share that Magara Law has been named a finalist for Service Excellence at the SME National Business Awards 2025.
This isn’t just a milestone for our firm, it’s a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come, what we’ve stood for since day one, and why service excellence in the world of employment law must be about more than just outcomes. It must be about people.
For those unfamiliar with our story, we want to share a little of the journey that brought us here because this nomination isn’t just about the present. It’s about the path we’ve walked to get here.
The Humble Beginnings of Magara Law
When Roy Magara founded Magara Law, there was no grand master plan or roadmap to awards and accolades. It started with a simple conviction: That dignity should never be absent from the practice of employment law.
We’ve seen too many people – employers and employees alike – come to us worn down by systems that treat them like case numbers rather than human beings. From the very beginning, we wanted to build something different: an employment law firm where people leave feeling more valued, not less.
That conviction has carried us from our first client meeting to where we are today –establishing our fourth office and being named a finalist for Service Excellence at the SME National Business Awards 2025.
But growth for us has never just been about opening more doors. It’s been about ensuring that every door we open leads to the same standard of care, clarity, and integrity that got us here in the first place.
This nomination is a moment to reflect on that journey, not just how far we’ve come, but why we started and as we’ve grown, that ‘why’ hasn’t changed.
We’re still here to serve, we’re still here to listen, and we’re still committed to doing the work the right way – even when it’s slower, harder, or less glamorous than others might prefer.
What Service Excellence Means To Us
Being shortlisted in the Service Excellence category isn’t just about a quality mark or a well-worded nomination form. For us, it’s about a deeper commitment:
- Listening first. Because before the law, there’s always a person.
- Explaining clearly. Because legal jargon helps no one but lawyers.
- Standing firm. Especially when a client feels unheard or overlooked.
- Practising with integrity. Even when the easy path is more profitable.
We’ve guided employers through complex workplace challenges, not just to help them tick compliance boxes, but to help them lead well. We’ve stood with employees during moments when their careers, confidence, and peace of mind were on the line.
This is what service excellence looks like in our world: Every conversation. Every email. Every case handled with the weight of what it means for the person behind it.
We’ve always believed that the law should never cost a person their dignity. That belief sits at the heart of how we operate, and it’s gratifying to see that belief recognised through this SME National Business Awards finalist position.
How We Got Here: The Magara Law Journey
From day one, Magara Law has grown carefully. Not chasing rapid expansion, but building deep, trusted relationships.
We’ve become known for:
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Employment law advice that employers can trust, especially those who want to balance profitability with doing right by their staff.
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Defending the rights of employees who feel overlooked, mistreated, or wrongfully dismissed.
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Championing dignity at work, for both sides of the employment relationship.
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Bringing faith-informed values into legal practice, especially for organisations that share a similar worldview.
Over the years, we’ve been privileged to support a wide range of clients: from small businesses navigating HR disputes, to individuals facing discrimination, to Christian-led organisations seeking employment law guidance that aligns with their values.
Why the SME National Business Awards 2025 Nomination Matters
The SME National Business Awards exist to recognise the best of the UK’s small and medium-sized enterprises – the organisations driving innovation, integrity, and impact in their sectors.
To be named a finalist in the Service Excellence category at such a respected national awards programme is not just an honour. For us, it’s a reflection that:
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How you do the work matters.
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Integrity in law is still noticed.
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Clients value being treated as people, not case files.
It also signals to the wider market – to prospective clients, partners, and employers – that when you work with Magara Law, you’re working with a team that has made service a discipline, not just a selling point.
What This Means for Our Clients: Now and Ahead
For our clients – past, present, and future – this nomination is a shared recognition. Your trust has shaped who we’ve become. Your challenges have made us better employment lawyers, and your stories have kept us grounded in why this work matters.
But we aren’t finished.
Awards are not the goal – impact is. This nomination pushes us to:
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Continue growing our employer retainer services, providing proactive legal support to UK SMEs who want to treat their people with dignity.
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Deepen our expertise in employee rights, ensuring more people feel heard, protected, and represented.
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Expand conversations on dignity, leadership, and the law, especially in Christian-led spaces and SMEs looking for ethical guidance in employment matters.
We’ll continue to show up. To serve. To listen, and to do what we’ve always done – but better.
See You in Westminster
On 7th November 2025, we’ll join some of the country’s most dedicated SMEs at the QEII Centre in Westminster for the awards final.
Whatever the outcome on the night, this has already been a win for us, because it reaffirms the path we’ve chosen.
To those who’ve trusted us, referred us, worked alongside us – thank you. This is your recognition too.
Find Out More About Working With Magara Law
We hope this awards recognition demonstrates what many of our clients already know – that Magara Law is a trusted, principled employment law firm that puts people first.
Whether you’re an employer seeking clear, ongoing legal support to manage your workforce well, or an employee navigating a difficult workplace situation, we’re here to guide you.
If you’re an employer looking for a more proactive partnership, ask us about our Employer Retainer Services – designed to give you continuous, expert legal guidance without the stress of unpredictable fees.
Learn more about our employment law services and how we can support you: Explore our services.
Because when it comes to employment law, we believe in doing things properly – with dignity, clarity, and care.