Beyond Corporate named Law Firm of the Year at Manchester Property Awards
Award recognises the exceptional growth and success of the practice’s expanding Real Estate team, led by Partner Mike Edge.
Beyond Corporate has been named Law Firm of the Year at the 2026 Manchester Property Awards, recognising the outstanding growth, expertise and market impact of its Real Estate team.
The award marks a significant milestone for the team, which has gone from strength to strength since Mike Edge joined Beyond Corporate as Partner and Head of Real Estate in June 2025. Under Mike’s leadership, the practice has grown to become the largest team within Beyond Corporate, attracting high-calibre talent, developing significant client relationships and advising on an increasingly impressive portfolio of complex, high-value transactions.
The judges praised Beyond Corporate’s exceptional growth and success in delivering complex property transactions, highlighting its problem-solving capabilities, repeat instructions and growing client relationships. The team has advised on more than £400 million of transactions across Greater Manchester, demonstrating its ability to compete on the biggest matters in the market alongside some of the UK’s leading national firms.
The award further reflects the team’s growing reputation within the legal sector, with its rankings in both The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners improving year on year. Mike Edge is individually recognised in The Legal 500 Hall of Fame and ranked as a Senior Statesperson by Chambers, reflecting his longstanding standing in the real estate market.
Mike Edge, Partner and Head of Real Estate at Beyond Corporate, said:
“Winning Law Firm of the Year is a fantastic achievement and a testament to the hard work and talent of everyone in the team. Since joining Beyond Corporate, we’ve built something really special. We’ve grown significantly, attracted some exceptional talent and are now advising on matters of a calibre comparable with some of the largest national firms. This award is recognition of how far we’ve come, but we’re certainly not standing still.”
James Corlett, Managing Partner at Beyond Corporate, added:
“This is a hugely deserved recognition of the team and the progress they’ve made. Mike has brought tremendous energy and vision to the practice, and the growth of the team we’ve seen under his leadership has been exceptional. To be recognised as Law Firm of the Year, competing against established national firms, demonstrates just how far Beyond Corporate’s Real Estate team and the wider practice, has come. We’re incredibly proud of the team and excited about what lies ahead.”
