Heather Stephen, Managing Partner of Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace (Raeburns), has been shortlisted in the Inspiring Women in Business category at the 2026 British Business Awards.
The award recognises female leaders who combine strong commercial performance with a commitment to developing others, supporting talent, and shaping the future of their sector. Heather’s nomination reflects her leadership as the first woman to hold the Managing Partner role in Raeburns’ history, alongside a continued focus on delivering high‑value legal work across Scotland.
Heather Stephen, Managing Partner of Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace (Raeburns)
In addition to leading the firm, Heather continues to advise on complex development land transactions, including large‑scale residential and mixed-use projects such as the Durieshill development near Stirling, one of Scotland’s largest residential-led schemes, as well as multiple multi-site acquisitions across the country. Her leadership has combined commercial delivery with a focus on people and culture, including investment in training, structured career progression and initiatives that support younger lawyers entering the profession.
This year’s awards attracted a record number of nominations from across the UK business community, with shortlisted candidates independently assessed across business performance, culture, innovation, customer impact, and wider societal contribution. Winners will be announced at the British Business Awards ceremony in Edinburgh on 30 April.
Heather Stephen commented: “I’m honoured by this nomination because it reflects not just my work, but the dedication and talent of so many colleagues across Raeburns. I’m fortunate to work with a team who genuinely care about supporting people at every stage of their career, and it’s a privilege to play a part in opening doors for the next generation.
Being recognised alongside such impressive leaders from across the UK is uplifting, and it means a great deal to see our culture, and the emphasis we place on people and long‑term development, reflected in this shortlist.