Published 2nd Apr 2023, 11:45 BST

The award recognizes the most “innovative and disruptive” tech startups in the UK. JUST: Access has been selected as one of the 10 companies from a pool of over 400 applicants.

JUST: Access CEO Sophie Walker said: “We are thrilled to be recognized by TechNation as a Rising Star 5.0 winner.

“This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, who believe that technology can make legal services more accessible and affordable.

Sophie Walker, CEO and founder of JUST: Access. Photo by Tom Chadwick.

“It is a huge achievement for us and just highlights the great startups in Yorkshire right now.

A practising barrister herself, Ms Walker founded JUST: Access with the goal of making information more accessible after becoming frustrated by the costs and accessibility of legal transcripts.

The company’s vision is to “democratise legal services” by enabling people to access the tools they need.

Last years winners, for TechNation Rising Stars 4.0 event, included Yorkshire-based firm Iatro.

Iatro is a builder of digital primary care solutions for the NHS, and GP practice websites.

Leeds-based legal tech firm announced as winner in TechNation Rising Stars awards