CLM Announced as Finalist in Construction News Specialists Awards

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Rutland-based landrights service provider Connections Legal Management (CLM) has been named as a Finalist in the 2025 Construction News Specialists Awards.

Shortlisted in the Health, Safety and Wellbeing category with its submission entitled: ‘To be the best we can be’, CLM’s entry was selected by a panel of industry judges for recognition in the Awards which are now in their 21st year.

In its entry, CLM demonstrated how a business can thrive professionally, while going above and beyond what others might only consider to support the wellbeing of its team members.  It provided evidence of how its success had been noted by others in the industry, helping to put the conversation about employee wellbeing, well and truly on the table.

Director, Laura Wilson, said: “To be recognised, even as a Finalist in these national Awards is an honour for us – and for a subject which we’re so passionate about.

“While we’re office-based and perhaps don’t face some of the operational hazards which other supply chain companies might in their day-to-day work, looking after the health, safety and wellbeing of our team members is no less important. In fact, initiatives we’ve introduced have gone on to be adopted by others working in the construction sector, taking our lead as an example.”

Award entries were received across 24 categories and judged by more than 60 industry peers and professionals.  CLM’s submission will now be reviewed alongside five other finalists with Laura attending an in-person judging panel in London in July, ahead of the Awards presentation evening in September.

Laura Wilson crowned Professional Services Leader of the Year

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At the annual East Midlands Leadership Awards run by media outlet TheBusinessDesk.com this week, CLM Director Laura Wilson was named as winner in the Professional Services Leader of the Year category.

Beating off stiff competition from some of the region’s most respected legal and niche professional services firms, Laura scooped the title after impressing judges with evidence of her work ethic, investment in her team and the focus she has on developing a future for her business.

The Awards took place at Nottingham’s Crowne Plaza Hotel where magazine editors Sam Metcalf and Alex Turner presented Laura with her Award in front of more than 200 business leaders and representatives from across the East Midlands region.

Laura said: “This was such a surprise and I can’t believe I won! CLM is well known locally in Rutland where we’re based and by the industry in which we work, but to be recognised at a regional level, and alongside larger, highly credible and respected professional services firms seems a little unreal.”

TheBusinessDesk.com’s East Midlands’ editor Sam Metcalf, who chaired the panel, added: “Congratulations to all our winners – and those shortlisted. We had a record number of entries to the Leadership Awards this year, and the standard of nominations was higher than ever, displaying the depth and breadth of the leadership talent in the East Midlands.”

CLM Director Laura Wilson shortlisted in Annual Leadership Awards

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Laura Wilson, Director of CLM has been named as a Finalist in the Professional Services Leader category for the 2025 East Midlands Leadership Awards run by media outlet TheBusinessDesk.com.

Judged by a panel of previous Award winners and chaired by the TheBusinessDesk.com’s East Midlands editor Sam Metcalf, submissions were considered across 17 different categories, with winners to be crowned at an event being held at the Crowne Plaza in Nottingham on 12th March.

Laura’s entry talked about her work ethic, influential role models, investment in her team and the service she strives for CLM to deliver for its clients. It also explored her engagement with industry, her thirst for innovation and the focus she has on developing a future for her business.

Laura said: “I feel honoured to be shortlisted as a Finalist in these Awards, though I do always say that recognition for our business should be about our team and not focus on me. I did however have a little ’whoop’ to myself when I heard the news and look forward to attending the Awards night with my colleagues and celebrating this achievement with them.”

TheBusinessDesk.com’s East Midlands editor Sam Metcalf, who chaired the panel, added: “We had a record number of entries to the Leadership Awards this year, and the standard of nominations was higher than ever, displaying the depth and breadth of the leadership talent in the East Midlands.”

Under Laura’s leadership, CLM was also recently named Peterborough Small Business of the Year at the Peterborough Telegraph Awards.

CLM at Mercury Business Awards

CLM win Small Business of the Year award!

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There is no better way to start the year, than with a very special award win!

Connections Legal Management (CLM) is thrilled to have been awarded the prestigious title of ‘Small Business of the Year’ as part of the 15th annual Mercury Business Awards.

Kerry Coupe, editor of the Mercury, said: ‘We are proud to announce the winners of the 2020 Mercury Business Awards today and would like to congratulate all of our winners, and nominees.

‘The pandemic means it has never been more important to celebrate the fantastic businesses which are at the heart and soul of our area and doing amazing things.’

Having turned 6 in 2020, CLM is a thriving business specialising in land rights. The team of 13 are an incredible group of individuals who care, not only about their clients and projects, but also each other.  As Investors In People, the team have demonstrated their resilience and capabilities both in and out the workplace; supporting, inspiring and empowering each other.

In February 2020, CLM was presented with the Small Business Sunday Award by Theo Paphitis and Mercury Business Award judge, Ashley Sutherland from Hegarty Solicitors clearly agreed that CLM are worthy winners of such an accolade.

Throughout Covid19 the CLM directors have been overwhelmed by the professionalism shown by the CLM team who have truly risen to the challenging times with aplomb. CLM has instilled confidence in clients and has seamlessly delivered on projects regardless of the unprecedented times. Laura Wilson, director said, ‘This award means the world to us. We are a small business who make a big impact. The team have worked incredibly hard to establish us as the go to Land Rights service provider and we would like to thank them and our loyal clients who continue to support us.’

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