Private Client Team - Wills & Probate (16+ Solicitors)
(The winner of this award will automatically be entered into National Private Client Team)
 

We are looking to celebrate a team who:

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• Has operated most efficiently as a specialist department within a firm; 

• Demonstrates genuine and outstanding client care;

• Can prove an instinct for initiative and innovation in facing challenging situations;

• Has achieved tangible benefits and significant results for their firm 

• Successfully utilised the skills of their team members and collaborated to achieve outstanding results

• Positively contributed to the sector, and is involved in developing future generations

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Private Client Team - Family Law

(The winner of this award will automatically be entered into National Private Client Team)

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We are looking to celebrate a team who:

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• Has operated most efficiently as a specialist department within a firm; 

• Demonstrates genuine and outstanding client care;

• Can prove an instinct for initiative and innovation in facing challenging situations;

• Has achieved tangible benefits and significant results for their firm 

• Successfully utilised the skills of their team members and collaborated to achieve outstanding results

• Positively contributed to the sector, and is involved in developing future generations

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Private Client Team - Tax & Trusts
(The winner of this award will automatically be entered into National Private Client Team)

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We are looking to celebrate a team who:

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• Has operated most efficiently as a specialist department within a firm 

• Demonstrates genuine and outstanding client care

• Can prove an instinct for initiative and innovation in facing challenging situations

• Has achieved tangible benefits and significant results for their firm 

• Successfully utilised the skills of their team members and collaborated to achieve outstanding results

• Positively contributed to the sector, and is involved in developing future generations

 

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Lawyer of the Year - Wills & Probate

(The winner of this award will automatically be entered into National Lawyer of the Year)

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​This award looks to celebrate an individual who:

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• Has provided an exceptional level of service to their clients 

• Shows legal excellence 

• Demonstrates leadership qualities and has embraced innovation 

• Has made a major contribution to the success of their firm

 

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Lawyer of the Year - Family Law

(The winner of this award will automatically be entered into National Lawyer of the Year)

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​This award looks to celebrate an individual who:

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• Has provided an exceptional level of service to their clients over the past year;

• Has dealt effectively with any issues, complaints or challenges that have arisen;

• Demonstrates strong managerial and leadership qualities;

• Has made a major contribution to the success of their firm;

 

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Lawyer of the Year - Tax & Trusts
(The winner of this award will automatically be entered into National Lawyer of the Year) 

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This award looks to celebrate an individual who: 

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• Has provided an exceptional level of service to their clients over the past year; 

• Has dealt effectively with any issues, complaints or challenges that have arisen; 

• Demonstrates strong managerial and leadership qualities; 

• Has made a major contribution to the success of their firm; 

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Managing Partner of the Year
 

The winner of this award can be a Managing Partner, Senior Partner, Chief Executive or Chief Operating Officer.

• An individual who clearly articulates and communicates the firm’s purpose and priorities in order to engage its people and clients in a way that exceeds expectations

• Helped the business to overcome challenges by driving a inclusive culture, leadership style and coherent strategy, allowing the business to achieve sustainable and superior outcomes, with an emphasis on contributions made in the past year

• Created value for the firm by introducing unique innovations and technology

• Has worked effectively with the firm’s management team to develop, shape and implement the firm’s strategy

• Led the firm in supporting the local community and pro-bono work

• Helped to support both staff and clients in order to drive forward the firm’s business

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Law Firm of the Year​
Open to all law firms that provide services within the realms of private client.​

• Within the last year, has demonstrated extensive development and progress as a business, including, but not limited to; strategy, growth, financial performance, employee development, diversity and training

• Nominees must have evidence of active engagement with community and or corporate initiatives

• A practice that exceeds the expectations of basic client care and professionalism 

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Best Use of Technology
 

The nominee will have:

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• Adopted a particular technology-based tool, technique, or system which has created a significant competitive advantage for the nominee or their clients over the past 12 months

• Demonstrated how the introduction of the technology has improved the service they deliver

• Evidence of strong teamwork and co-operation in the introduction and use of the initiative

• Shown innovation in the conception and delivery of the technology

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Best Paralegal
 

This individual will demonstrate that they have:

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• Positively impacted both their fellow colleagues and the firm

• Utilised their training to deliver exceptional client care

• Shown great initiative in contributing solutions to challenges facing the team

• Exceeded expectations of professionalism

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Supporting the Industry (1-25 Employees)

The winning company must be made up of no more than 25 employees, and must show that they have:

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• Supported the legal sector in any aspect

• Utilised their smaller nature and agility to their advantage in the market

• Evidence of how their support has facilitated an increased level of expertise, professionalism, and innovation

• Evidence that their client experience has been improved and value has been added 

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Supporting the Industry (26+ Employees)
 

The winning company must be made up of 26 employees or more, and must show that they have:

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• Supported the legal sector in any aspect

• Identified a competitive advantage over their competitors in the market

• Evidence of how their support has facilitated an increased level of expertise, professionalism, and innovation

• Evidence that their client experience has been improved and value has been added 

 

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Outstanding Client Care (1-25 Employees)

​The winner of this award:

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• Can demonstrate that client care lies at the very heart of the firm

• Utilised innovation to improve and maintain client care and to resolve issues

• Has embraced digital technologies to streamline their efficiencies and meet customer expectations

• Delivers exceptional assistance for customers across all touchpoints

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Outstanding Client Care (26+ Employees)

The winner of this award:

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• Can demonstrate that client care lies at the very heart of the firm

• Utilised innovation to improve and maintain client care and to resolve issues

• Has embraced digital technologies to streamline their efficiencies and meet customer expectations

• Delivers exceptional assistance for customers across all touchpoints

 

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Best Workplace Wellbeing
 

This award recognises a firm that;

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• Can demonstrate a strong commitment to providing and promoting a positive working environment that supports its staff

• Adopted a holistic approach which has been well-received within the firm

• Has implemented long-term commitment to supporting the mental health of their staff

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Best Innovation
 

The winner of this category can demonstrate:

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• A sustained success through a product or service launched over the last year

• Has challenged conventional thinking 

• The innovation has transformed a key element of a department’s culture or performance

• They have broken new ground in the delivery of their services to clients

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Rising Star of the Year
 

This individual (who must be under the age of 35 on the date of the ceremony) has proven over the past year:

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• An ability for exceptional client service

• High levels of skill and technical ability

• A flare for innovation and championing best practice

• Proactivity and initiative when facing challenging situations

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Business Growth
 

The winner of this award is a business that;

• Has used technology or innovation to facilitate growth

• Has delivered improved client service and profitability

• Has shown great vision and leadership in order to achieve forward-thinking business plans

• Has grown over the past year, expanding in scale, practice areas or geographical coverage

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National Private Client Team
 

• This prestigious award is not up for nomination.

• The winning firms for the following four categories will automatically be entered into this National category;​

  • ​​Private Client Team - Wills & Probate (1-15 Solicitors)

  • ​​Private Client Team - Wills & Probate (16+ Solicitors)

  • ​Private Client Team  - Family Law

  • Private Client Team – Tax & Trusts

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National Private Client Lawyer
 

• This prestigious award is not up for nomination.

• The winning firms for the following four categories will automatically be entered into this National category;

  • ​Lawyer of the Year – Wills & Probate (1-15 Solicitors)

  • ​Lawyer of the Year – Wills & Probate (16+ Solicitors)

  • Lawyer of the Year - Family Law

  • Lawyer of the Year – Tax & Trusts

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Outstanding Achievement
 

• This prestigious award is not up for nomination, but will be selected by the panel of judges

• Winner announced on the evening

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Lifetime Achievement
 

• This prestigious award is not up for nomination, but will be selected by the panel of judges

• Winner announced on the evening

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