Two trainees win City of London prize

Christina Newall and Linda Worden are honoured for their essays on the Rule of Law sustainability Christina Newall, Trainee Associate at Debevoise & Plimpton, and Linda Worden, Trainee Solicitor at Slaughter and May, have been announced as the joint winners of the 2026 City of London Solicitors’ Company Prize. This prestigious accolade is awarded annually to recognise promising trainees in the City.

This year's prize saw applications judged on the basis of a 500-word essay answering the question: 'How can the Rule of Law sustain the stability and attractiveness of the City in an increasingly complex global landscape?'. A final shortlist of applicants then attended an interview with Rafique Khan, President of the City of London Solicitors' Company Rule of Law Society, and Rosie Warren-Cafferty from the City of London Law Society Training Committee.