Meet the Awards’ judges


Alistair McArthur – Herrington Carmichael "Hello, I am Alistair McArthur a partner and head of employment at Herrington Carmichael Solicitors. Herrington Carmichael has been a sponsor of the SME100 Growth Awards for


several years now, we are the sponsors of the ‘Growth over £10million award’ and the ‘Growing the workforce award’. First and foremost, everyone on the SME100 list is a winner, all the businesses listed have already achieved so much to make the list in the first place, however, our categories aim to take the successful growth already achieved by the listed companies and add additional criteria to create an outstanding winner in each category."


Herrington Carmichael is a full-service law firm offering legal advice to UK and international businesses as well as individuals and families.


Rated as a ‘Leading Firm 2021’ by the legal directory The Legal 500 and ranked in Chambers UK. Herrington Carmichael has offices in London, Camberley and Wokingham. Our historic connection with our local area consolidates our position as a leading source of legal advice in Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire and the Thames Valley region.


We believe in our traditional values of excellent service and value for money and our clients appreciate our innovative, proactive and friendly approach. It is the long- term client relationships that are the foundations of our 175-year-old business.


Giles Blagden – Hicks Baker


Giles Blagden, managing director of commercial property specialist Hicks Baker, comments: "In the 'Tech' category we are looking at companies which show particular creativity and innovation within their business sector, through the use of technology and the differences it makes to their customers and or those who use it.'


'The 'One to Watch' award will be won by a company whose growth in the opinion of the judges is likely to be the strongest over the short to medium term."


Hicks Baker is a leading independent firm of commercial property specialists and chartered surveyors based in central Reading, focused on supporting property owners and occupiers throughout the Thames Valley and southern England address their property needs.


The firm has a strong track record of helping clients at all stages of the property cycle – from the acquisition of development sites, via lettings, asset and property management and building surveying, to the sale of investment properties. Hicks Baker also provides respected research and market commentaries.


"As commercial property agents, we see many types of business. None are more exciting than the dynamic start- ups and fast-growing businesses whose property needs continuously evolve and for whom we can help influence their property strategy. These awards provide us with the opportunity to engage further in the business community and help those high achieving shortlisted businesses on our patch reach the next level of their development that bit sooner", adds Blagden.


Adam Wardle, Ross Wilson – Wilson Partners


"We are Wilson Partners, a group of business enthusiasts based in the heart of the Thames Valley, who just happen to be accountants and we’re here to help you realise your ambitions. We combine the financial expertise, experience and accessibility of our talented team with a deep understanding of our clients to help achieve their goals.'


'This year we are excited to be sponsoring the Thames Valley SME 100 Growth Index for the third year running. The two awards we are sponsoring are 'The SME Top 100 Growth Award – below £10 million' and the 'Leadership Through Challenging Conditions' award."


Adam Wardle and Ross Wilson, both of Wilson Partners join the rest of the judging panel for the awards.


Adam Wardle, head of corporate finance, said: “We love these awards as they are a great example of the fantastic businesses we have operating here in the Thames Valley, showing great growth even through the challenging times we have all experienced. That will be what we are looking for in the management teams and companies”


Ross Wilson added: “Having operated in the Thames Valley for well over 40 years, I never cease to be amazed by the quality of business and the talent at their helm who deserve to be recognised. I can’t wait to see what they have to offer in this year’s awards”


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