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Outstanding Law Firm of the Year Award
The firm clients and lawyers both rate highest.
About this category
This award recognises a law firm that has delivered outstanding results for clients, grown responsibly and looked after its people. Judges look for client outcomes, quality, strategy and culture.
Eligibility
Open to UK law firms of any size.
Judging criteria
- Client outcomes and service
- Quality
- Strategy and growth
- People and culture
- Innovation
Qualitative criteria
A clear identity and a reputation clients speak well of.
Metrics
- Revenue growth
- Client retention and satisfaction
- Lawyer retention and new clients won
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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