Community and Event Review: October 2026
October was another busy month at Fosters, with plenty to celebrate both inside and outside the firm. From colleague promotions and career milestones to awards, community fundraising, university events and a few opportunities to get together socially, here’s a look back at some of the highlights from the month.
Celebrating our Career Development Programme graduates
We were delighted to celebrate the latest cohort of our Career Development Programme who graduated with promotions. Over the past two years, this year’s graduates have worked towards the next stage of their professional development through the programme, progressing to Partner, Senior Associate or Associate.
New Partner appointed at Fosters
Congratulations to Louise MacCorquodale on her promotion to Partner at Fosters. Having successfully progressed through our Career Development Programme, Louise becomes only the firm’s second non-lawyer Partner.
Celebrating new spaces at Carrow Road
To mark the opening of the Aria and NR1 event spaces at Carrow Road, colleagues attended an exclusive launch event to see and celebrate the new hospitality venues.
Supporting the UEA Mock Trial Competition
We were pleased to continue our involvement with the UEA Mock Trial Competition, which we have supported for several years. A huge thank you to Trainee Solicitor Daniel Hamilton and Solicitor Apprentices Jack O’Pray and Elisa Bristo for taking the time to represent Fosters, speak with students and share their insights into mock trials and life at the firm more generally.
Nine years supporting Norwich City Fans’ Social Club
Our friends at Norwich City Fans’ Social Club marked the ninth anniversary of our support for the group and its fundraising activities for the Community Sports Foundation.
During October, the group also held a fans’ forum with City players Ben Chrisene, José Córdoba and Anis Ben Slimane. We were also pleased to welcome members to our Carrow Road hospitality box for the Watford match.
Society of Will Writers Annual Conference
The Society of Will Writers (SWW) Annual Conference 2026 brought together members, partners and professionals from across the estate planning and private client sectors for two days of learning, discussion and networking. This year also marked a special milestone for the organisation as it celebrated its 30th annual conference.
Our Partner Paige Gouldthorpe attended and delivered a practical session taking delegates through the process of completing a successful deputyship application.
Fosters named Firm of the Year
One of the month’s highlights was being named Firm of the Year at Norfolk & Norwich Law Society Excellence Awards 2026.
Fosters was shortlisted alongside Birketts in a category recognising firms that deliver high-quality legal services and client care, while also making a positive contribution to their communities, supporting charitable causes and helping to develop the next generation of legal professionals.
Colleagues attended the awards at The Assembly House in Norwich, where we were delighted to receive the award.
The Mental Health Toolkit: Neurodiversity
Colleagues attended a Suffolk Chamber of Commerce event in Kesgrave focusing on neurodiversity in the workplace. The workshop explored different forms of neurodivergence and how organisations can better understand and support neurodivergent colleagues.
Fundraising for the Community Sports Foundation
Thank you to Regency Security for their invitation to their special annual auction evening at Bond No.28, which raised an amazing £17,000 for the Community Sports Foundation.
Meeting future legal talent at the UEA Law Fair
Representing several different routes into law, some of our newly qualified solicitors, trainees and apprentices attended the UEA Law Fair, speaking with students about life at Fosters and the different career paths available at the firm.
NCFC Partners’ Player Dinner
Chris Brown and Andrea Spooner joined guests at Norwich City Football Club’s annual Partners’ Player Dinner at Carrow Road. Canaries’ defender Jack Stacey, who we sponsor as part of our primary partnership with the club, joined Chris and Andrea for the evening alongside his teammates.
Bring your dog to work day
Quite possibly everyone’s favourite day of the year! We loved having our four-legged friends join us in the office for a day of cuddles, treats and plenty of tail wagging.
Putting our detective skills to the test
Colleagues enjoyed a rather different kind of evening at the Norfolk & Norwich Junior Lawyers Division Murder Mystery event, working together to solve clues and put their detective skills to the test.
Norfolk Resolution Children Panel
Our Family Solicitor, Epiphany Harewood, who is a committee member of Norfolk Resolution, attended an informative session looking at upcoming changes to children proceedings, including the Child Focus court and HMCTS portal.
The event also provided insight into how the changes are working in areas where they have already been introduced. With Norfolk expected to be one of the later regions to adopt the new processes, there will be an opportunity to learn from the experiences of other areas as the changes are rolled out locally.
Halloween Quiz and Chips
More than 70 colleagues came together for our biggest charity quiz yet, all in support of our Charity of the Year, Wymondham Dementia Support Group.
There were some pretty good Halloween inspired team names too, including our winning Dispute Resolution team, Cease and Deceased!
Poppy Appeal volunteer nominated as Community Hero
This month’s Fosters Solicitors’ Community Hero was Chris Page, nominated for his outstanding commitment to the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal. Chris has dedicated countless hours to collecting donations in uniform across Norwich and the wider Norfolk area, supporting the Poppy Appeal and helping raise vital funds for veterans and their families.
