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Chambers of the Year Award
A set that clients and members both rate highly.
About this category
This award recognises a set of barristers' chambers whose members, clerks and staff deliver outstanding service to instructing solicitors and clients. Judges look for the quality of the work, service, growth and how chambers supports its members.
Eligibility
Open to barristers' chambers of any size.
Judging criteria
- Quality of work
- Client and solicitor service
- Clerking
- Growth
- Support for members and pupils
Qualitative criteria
A strong collective identity and responsive clerking.
Metrics
- Instructions received
- Member growth
- Pupillage and tenancy outcomes
- Solicitor feedback
Additional criteria
Entries should include a concise case study, supporting figures and, where possible, client or colleague evidence. Client identities, privileged material and commercially sensitive details must not be disclosed: describe matters in anonymised terms, and give figures as percentages or ranges where needed. Nothing in an entry is shared beyond the judging panel. Judges consider the size of the firm, chambers or team, so smaller practices compete on equal terms.
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