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Legal Ethics and Integrity Award
Proof that integrity is the law's greatest asset.
About this category
This award recognises an individual, firm or chambers whose commitment to professional ethics, independence and the duty to the court stands out, including under pressure. Judges look for clear standards, how they are upheld and the trust they build.
Eligibility
- Open to lawyers
- Firms
- Chambers and legal teams
Judging criteria
- Standards and policies
- How they are upheld
- Training
- Transparency
- Trust built
Qualitative criteria
Integrity that holds when it is difficult.
Metrics
- Complaints and outcomes
- Training completed
- Regulatory record and client or peer 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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