CATEGORY GUIDELINES
This category is open to legal teams from law firms of any size as well as in-house legal teams; entries will be judged according to the team’s individual merits rather than scope of resources. Multiple entries from one firm/ company are acceptable.
To enter you must complete the entry form on the online entry portal.
Don’t forget, you can login and out of the entry portal as many times as you like prior to submitting.
WHAT WILL THE JUDGES BE LOOKING FOR IN THIS CATEGORY?
The entry form covers the following areas:
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Background to the deal (750 words)
- Our judges will want to understand the background against which the work was carried out, how the relationship with the party(ies) came to be and who from the firm was involved both from a practical standpoint and at a leadership level. Briefly outline the details of the case, and why it was challenging.
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Execution and outcomes (750 words)
- Our judges will be looking for details of how the work was carried out; focus on examples of technical brilliance and / or creativity in execution. Be sure to include an outline of any obstacles that needed to be overcome during the project. The judges will also look at the outcomes of the project, specifically how it has demonstrated significant change for the party(ies) involved and in a wider societal context. Excerpts from testimonials should be used to illustrate this section.
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Additional materials
- You should use this section to upload any client testimonials that add weight to your entry, and any charts or other visual aids that illustrate your work.
There is a confidential information section on the form: We fully appreciate that some of the information you include in your entry may be sensitive. We want to encourage you to submit as much detail as possible, including financial performance, therefore please include in this section any sensitive information that should be treated for judges’ eyes only.
Previous winners:
2023: Joint Entry: European Lawyers in Lesvos, Allen & Overy, Bird & Bird, Dentons, Hogan Lovells, Norton Rose Fulbright, White & Case
Entries are welcome from:
Private practice law firms
New Law providers
In-house teams
General points to remember:
• The more detail you provide, the more likely your entry is to be highly ranked by our independent judges.
• Client testimonials add extra weight to your entry – please provide them during the online entry process.
• Please ensure you indicate clearly on your entry where information is confidential; the content of entries is for judges’ eyes only, however details given in your submission may be used in the shortlist announcement and the post-event editorial coverage when not marked otherwise.
• Entries covering work outside of the dates given (April 2023 – present day) will not be considered.