Freeths, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Vodafone had been among the many large winners at this yr’s Authorized Enterprise Awards, which had been revealed final night time to a packed home at London’s Grosvenor Home Resort.
Twenty-seven prizes had been handed out on the night time, with the occasion hosted by BBC journalist, broadcaster and Mastermind host Clive Myrie and launched by international head of analysis and reporting Georgina Stanley (pictured proper).
Freeths took the award for legislation agency of the yr, narrowly pipping Freshfields, which was extremely counseled within the headline class. The nationwide agency took the honour on the again of one other consecutive yr of double-digit development, throughout which it additionally turned one of many first legislation companies to realize B Corp certification.
It additionally loved an unprecedented yr within the highlight for its position within the Put up Workplace inquiry, which was captured within the vastly profitable Mr Bates vs The Put up Workplace TV drama.
Freshfields went dwelling with two of the highest apply space awards, together with company group of the yr for efficiently steering UBS by its historic acquisition of Credit score Suisse, and competitors group of the yr for its work for Fb guardian firm Meta on the Competitors and Markets Authority’s investigation into its assortment and use of promoting information.
The highest two particular person awards, Lawyer of the 12 months and Administration Companion of the 12 months, went to DLA Piper’s Adam Ibrahim – described by one shopper as “the Magnus Carlsen of the banking litigation world – all the time three steps forward of his opponent” – and former Allen & Overy senior associate Wim Dejonghe, for sealing the long-awaited, transformational transatlantic merger with Shearman & Sterling.
The award for US legislation agency of the yr went to Paul Weiss, which has has made an enormous splash within the London authorized market over the past yr, constructing a high tier English legislation apply at lightning velocity by a collection of eye-catching hires from main UK and US companies.
The awards, which had been selected by a judging panel of senior enterprise figures – together with Lloyds Banking Group chief authorized officer Kate Cheetham, Rio Tinto COO Chris Fowler, Monetary Occasions GC Dan Guildford and Information UK GC Angus McBride – additionally recognised the easiest of the Bar and in-house.
Vodafone was named In-house Crew of the 12 months after an eventful yr which included the proposed merger of Vodafone and Three’s UK companies, the defence of the Phones4u litigation and a significant in-house transformation challenge, whereas the corporate additionally shared the Authorized Know-how Crew of the 12 months with TLT for his or her work on an interactive digital daybreak raid simulator.
Everton Soccer Membership chief authorized counsel Katie Charles was named GC of the 12 months, whereas on the Bar facet, Edward Henry KC of Mountford Chambers took the Barrister of 12 months award, with 3VB named Chambers of the 12 months.
The charity associate for the occasion was Hand in Hand Worldwide, which helps the 400 million ladies and women world wide residing under the poverty line by offering abilities, training, coaching and sources to begin their very own companies and generate jobs. Click on right here for extra data on the charity’s work.
Full checklist of winners
Vitality/Infrastructure Crew of the 12 months – Baker BottsHighly counseled – Bracewell
Life Sciences Crew of the 12 months – Gowling WLGHighly counseled – Pinsent Masons
Personal Follow Lawyer of the 12 months – Adam Ibrahim, DLA PiperHighly counseled – Jenine Hulsmann, Weil
Barrister of the 12 months – Edward Henry KC, Mountford ChambersHighly counseled – Tahina Akther, Wildcat Regulation
Advertising Initiative of the 12 months – RPCHighly counseled – A&O Shearman
Boutique Regulation Agency of the 12 months – Milberg LondonHighly counseled – Powell Gilbert
Boutique Regulation Agency of the 12 months (outdoors London) – Hawkswell KilvingtonHighly counseled – Han Regulation
Chambers of the 12 months – 3VBHighly counseled – Twenty Essex
Business Litigation Crew of the 12 months – Mishcon de ReyaHighly counseled – Willkie Farr & Gallagher
Competitors Crew of the 12 months – Freshfields Bruckhaus DeringerHighly counseled – Morgan Lewis
Company Crew of the 12 months – Freshfields Bruckhaus DeringerHighly counseled – Latham & Watkins and Dorsey & Whitney
ESG Programme of the 12 months – Inexperienced Tech Authorized CollaborativeHighly counseled – Bates Wells
Finance Crew of the 12 months – Baker McKenzieHighly counseled – DLA Piper
GC of the 12 months – Katie Charles, Everton Soccer ClubHighly counseled – Keith Austin, DHL
In-Home Crew of the 12 months – VodafoneHighly counseled – BAE Methods
Worldwide Arbitration Crew of the 12 months – SkaddenHighly counseled – Vinson & Elkins
Regulation Agency of the 12 months – FreethsHighly counseled – Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Authorized Know-how Crew of the 12 months – TLT and VodafoneHighly counseled – Dentons
Administration Companion of the 12 months – Wim Dejonghe, Allen & OveryHighly counseled – Jason Glover, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
Most Transformative In-Home Crew of the 12 months – DHLHighly counseled – Jones Lang LaSalle
Personal Consumer Crew of the 12 months – Hughes Fowler CarruthersHighly counseled – Stevens & Bolton
Personal Fairness Crew of the 12 months – Simpson Thacher & BartlettHighly counseled – Kirkland & Ellis
Actual Property Crew of the 12 months – Eversheds SutherlandHighly counseled – Ashurst
Regional/Offshore Agency of the 12 months – MichelmoresHighly counseled – Brodies
Restructuring Crew of the 12 months – Kirkland & EllisHighly counseled – Latham & Watkins
Rising Star In-Home Counsel of the 12 months – Amman Ayub, Advanz PharmaHighly counseled – Benedikt Meyer, American Specific
US Regulation Agency of the 12 months – Paul WeissHighly counseled – Willkie Farr & Gallagher
