New era as coveted awards for legal trade launched
THE coveted Law Awards of Scotland are today launched for the first time under The Herald banner.
Scotland’s leading legal awards scheme, held in partnership with recruitment firm HR Consultancy, gives law firms the chance to be recognised for the major achievements they have made in the last year.
It is the first time the awards are being staged by The Herald since its publisher, Newsquest Scotland, acquired the rights from Carnyx Group in July.
Regarded as the Oscars of the legal profession, the Law Awards of Scotland brings together the Scottish legal sector’s most influential figures.
They highlight the enormous efforts made by firms to ensure clients accessing the Scottish judicial system receive the highest standards of advice and service.
Previous winners include Burness Paull, DLA Piper, Harper Macleod and Simpson & Marwick.
Hilary Roberts, managing director of HR Consultancy, said: “Scotland’s legal industry is going from strength to strength, but what’s most exciting for us in the recruitment business is seeing the abundance of talent currently working in the sector. This country is a hotbed for legal minds and it’s brilliant to see them recognised at these awards.”
There are more than 20 awards up for grabs this year, highlighting the work undertaken by firms, sole practitioners, teams and trainees within Scotland’s judicial system. Law Firm of the Year Under 40 Fee Earners
Law Firm of the Year Over 40 Fee Earners – Sponsored by HR Consultancy High Street Firm of the Year Sole Practitioner of the Year
HR Consultancy is sponsoring the law firm of the year (over 40 fee earners), while debt management company Stirling Park is sponsoring the awards for Litigation Firm of the Year and Debt Recovery Firm of the Year. The Law Society of Scotland is sponsoring the Global Managing Partner/ Team of the Year – Solicitor of the Year Law Firm of the Year award.
Graham Matthews, vice-president of The Law Society of Scotland, said: “The Law Awards play an important role in showcasing some of the very best practice across our profession.Each of the awards highlights some of the outstanding Up & Coming Lawyer of the Year Trainee of the Year Criminal Law Firm of the Year Private Client Firm of the Year Family Law Firm of the Year Up and Coming Law Firm of the Year work done by our members, from high street firms to multinationals and in-house solicitors, both at home and beyond our borders.
“We are delighted to support the awards again this year and to celebrate the very best of our truly world-class legal profession”. Employment Firm of the Year
Ronnie J Murison, director of Stirling Park Sheriff Officer Services, said: “Stirling Park has supported the Law Awards since its inception and I believe it is important to recognise high achievers and those spearheading good practice within a legal profession CSR Firm of the Year Support Team of the Year Faculty of the Year In-house Legal Team/ Lawyer of the Year Energy Firm of the Year Property Firm of the Year (Commercial & Residential) increasingly driven by audit and compliance.”
The closing date for entries is Tuesday, October 11. Details are available at http://newsquestscotlandevents.com/events/the-lawawards-of-scotland/ or by calling Lyndsay Wilson on 0141 302 7407.