London Disputes and Investigations partner Hayley Lund has been named Disputes Lawyer of the Year at the Women and Diversity in Law Awards 2025.

Hayley is recognized for the quality of her work, advising clients on their most critical litigation and investigations matters while striving to set new industry standards in pro bono, inclusion and recruitment. Alongside her standout legal work, Hayley maintains her commitment to pro bono, which has included advising Refuge on its proposed amendments to the Domestic Abuse Bill (now Act) and its response to the Law Commission’s consultation on intimate image abuse. Hayley has also become a prominent member of Women*@Weil.

The Women and Diversity in Law Awards honor outstanding women leaders and practitioners, as well as the legal teams and businesses making significant strides in ensuring the UK legal profession is more equitable and reflective of the society in which it operates.