Legal Business Awards 2020 – Law Firm of the Year

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Legal Business Awards 2020 – Law Firm of the Year

At last – the one you’ve been waiting for – we are delighted to reveal the Law Firm of the Year for the 2020 Legal Business Awards. 

Only the most outstanding law firms over 2019 made the shortlist in this, our most prestigious award. Judges were looking for a firm that took the market by storm and achieved more than their direct competitors and peers. Achievements may include – but are not limited to – the successful development of new practice areas, expansion into new international or domestic markets, new client wins, the completion of a strategic merger or acquisition, improved financial performance, or a successful recruitment policy. The winner of this award is quite simply the best in the business right now.  Continue reading “Legal Business Awards 2020 – Law Firm of the Year”

Legal Business Awards 2020 – Management Partner of the Year

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Legal Business Awards 2020 – Management Partner of the Year

We now come to the penultimate award of our 2020 Legal Business Awards season and we are delighted to reveal our Management Partner of the Year.

The winner of this award is a UK-based managing partner, senior partner, head of chambers, chief executive or chief operating officer who truly led the way for their business in 2019. Key factors that influenced our judging panel included market profile, outstanding strategic thinking, superb communication skills and the extent to which these individuals have the support of staff and clients in driving the firm’s business forward. Continue reading “Legal Business Awards 2020 – Management Partner of the Year”

Legal Business Awards 2020 – US Law Firm of the Year

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Legal Business Awards 2020 – US Law Firm of the Year

The entries have been assessed and our research completed: we are now delighted to reveal our US Law Firm of the Year for the 2020 Legal Business Awards.

This award highlights the US firm that has made the greatest progress over the past year in advancing its strategy, improving financial performance and winning instructions, particularly in the City. A large international presence is not a prerequisite for consideration for this award, although the judges will be looking for strong evidence of success in those foreign markets where the firm has offices.

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Legal Business Awards 2020 – Regional/Offshore Firm of the Year

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Legal Business Awards 2020 – Regional/Offshore Firm of the Year

We are now down to the final few and arguably most prestigious categories, starting with naming our Regional/Offshore Firm of the Year in the 2020 Legal Business Awards.

This award highlights the UK-based regional or offshore firm (with headquarters outside of London) that has made the most significant progress over the past year in advancing its strategy. Key factors taken into account are evidence of effective leadership, impressive financial performance and increased market share. Continue reading “Legal Business Awards 2020 – Regional/Offshore Firm of the Year”

Legal Business Awards 2020 – Lawyer of the Year

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Legal Business Awards 2020 – Lawyer of the Year

After reviewing the evidence for dozens of candidates, we are delighted to reveal our Lawyer of the Year for the 2020 Legal Business Awards.

This award acknowledges a truly exceptional individual contribution to the profession during 2019 by private practitioners, in-house counsel and barristers. Judges were looking for evidence of exceptional performance in any area that makes the chosen lawyer stand out from their peers. Continue reading “Legal Business Awards 2020 – Lawyer of the Year”

Legal Business Awards 2020 – Chambers of the Year

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Legal Business Awards 2020 – Chambers of the Year

The entries were reviewed and our panel of general counsel judges delivered their verdicts: we are now delighted to reveal the winner of Chambers of the Year for the 2020 Legal Business Awards.

This award highlights the UK set that stood out for its impressive performance over 2019. Key factors considered included evidence of an outstanding track record in winning high-end disputes, innovation, effective leadership, high-quality clerking, impressive financial performance and increased market share. Continue reading “Legal Business Awards 2020 – Chambers of the Year”

Legal Business Awards 2020 – Boutique Law Firm of the Year

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Legal Business Awards 2020 – Boutique Law Firm of the Year

The entries have been assessed and our research completed: we are now delighted to reveal our Boutique Law Firm of the Year for the 2020 Legal Business Awards.

With specialist law firms striking an increasingly confident note in the market, this award goes to a niche practice that has performed exceptionally in terms of rapidly establishing itself, approaching its chosen market creatively and effectively competing against far larger competition. Continue reading “Legal Business Awards 2020 – Boutique Law Firm of the Year”

Legal Business Awards 2020 – CSR Programme of the Year

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Legal Business Awards 2020 – CSR Programme of the Year

After reviewing dozens of highly impressive entries, we are now delighted to reveal the winner of CSR Programme of the Year at the 2020 Legal Business Awards.

In recognition of either a single law firm, in-house team or chambers, or even a wider association, this award is given to those in the industry that have made the strongest overall contribution to corporate social responsibility. Reference can be made to a range of areas, including pro bono and community activities, environmental and workplace initiatives and responsible client selection. Continue reading “Legal Business Awards 2020 – CSR Programme of the Year”

Legal Business Awards 2020 –
In-House Team of the Year

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Legal Business Awards 2020 – </br>In-House Team of the Year

The entries were reviewed and our panel of general counsel judges delivered their verdicts: we are now delighted to reveal the winner of In-House Team of the Year for the 2020 Legal Business Awards.

Tying in with our annual GC Powerlist: UK report and event, this award is given to the in-house team that can demonstrate outstanding performance on behalf of the company, either through innovative use of its own resources or effective management of external law firms. Continue reading “Legal Business Awards 2020 – In-House Team of the Year”

Legal Business Awards 2020 – GC of the Year

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Legal Business Awards 2020 – GC of the Year

After reviewing the evidence for dozens of candidates, we are delighted to reveal our GC of the Year for the 2020 Legal Business Awards.

The winner of this award is a UK-based general counsel who has truly led the way for their business in 2019. Key factors that influenced our judging panel included board profile, outstanding strategic thinking, superb communication skills and the extent to which individuals have the support of their teams in delivering exceptional value to the wider business to help it move forward. Continue reading “Legal Business Awards 2020 – GC of the Year”