Law firm is happy to be backing child of courage award

David Gray Solicitors has sponsored the Child of Courage category for a second year.

Elspeth Thomson, managing partner at the firm, said: “It’s fantastic to be able to help celebrate their success, courage and amazing achievements.

“We are delighted to be sponsoring the Child of Courage award for the second year in a row and to be one of the key sponsors for the Best of South Tyneside Awards.”

The firm, with offices in both South Shields and Newcastle, delivers high-quality, expert and affordable legal advice across a range of practice areas.

Elspeth added: “The awards showcase incredible examples of hard work, excellence and determination from across South Tyneside.

“The Child of Courage award is a particularly special award as it recognises the incredibly brave, inspirational, wonderful children of South Tyneside.

“As a law firm that supports individuals as well as organisations from across the community, we know first-hand just how incredible people from our region are.”

The Best of South Tyneside awards have a headline sponsor of Siemens and are held in association with The Customs House.

They also have Port of Tyne, BT South Tyneside, Barbour, David Gray and Harlow Print as category sponsors.

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