We are pleased to announce the winners of the Tort Law Awards 2025 by 12KBW, as selected by the final competition judge, The Honourable Mr Justice Cotter.

The title for this year’s competition was:

How should the Supreme Court decide the appeal in Alexander Lewis-Ranwell v G4S Healthcare (UK) Limited and others? Please support your answer with reference to precedent. If the Supreme Court hands down judgment during the competition period, then candidates can comment on whether they agree or disagree with the judgment. 

Congratulations to our winners:

  • Samuel King (1st prize of £2,000)
  • Lamisha Hasan (2nd prize of £1,250)
  • Simeon Whitbourn (3rd prize of £750)

All winners have the option of undertaking a mini-pupillage at 12KBW.

Mr Justice Cotter said:

“Yet again the essays submitted for this competition have been of a universally high standard.  I have particular interest in Lewis-Ranwell-v-G4S as I was due to hear the application which was eventually determined by Mr Justice Garnham. The central issue raised was described by the Lord Justice Underhill in the Court of Appeal as not an easy one. Some may consider that comment a very significant understatement. The Supreme Court has now produced a comprehensive analysis, which I had the benefit of when considering the essays, allowing the appeal. I congratulate the top three entrants for the excellent quality of their analysis and written advocacy.”         

Follow the links to read the winning essays:

See last year’s winners.