HAMPSHIRE legal eagle Lynn Knight has been name as the Solent Lawyer of the Year.

Mrs Knight, pictured right, a corporate partner at Whiteley-based Shoosmiths, was handed the accolade in the Solent Deal Awards.

The award recognised her work on big deals such as acting for the shareholders of Kondor Ltd in a management buyout and acting for Spring Ventures LLP on the acquisition of the Creative Care group.

She said: “This has been an exciting year for Shoosmiths and I am privileged to have worked on some great transactions with significant players in the Solent business community.

"It is an honour to receive this award, but I would also like to recognise the talent in my team and their contribution to providing an excellent client experience, and specialist legal advice that makes a real commercial difference to businesses in the region.”

Peter Laurie, from Business Solent, said: “Lynn has an outstanding reputation within the Solent business community for her client-focused legal expertise.

"Her success in advising on corporate finance deals reflects her passion for supporting business growth in the region.

"We would like to congratulate her on winning the well deserved title of Lawyer of the Year.”