DLA Piper, Slaughters and Vodafone shine in 2014 Legal Business Awards

In what has proved the largest Legal Business Awards ever held, DLA Piper, Slaughter and May and Vodafone were last night (13 February) among the winners of major prizes in front of well over 1,000 guests.

DLA Piper was named Law Firm of the Year, ahead of a shortlist including RPC, Holman Fenwick Willan, Mishcon de Reya, Stewarts Law, PwC Legal and Axiom in the wake of two years of renewed global growth and ambition.

The night was also marked by the return of Legal Business’ GC Power List report in an expanded format, with a reception held alongside the main awards to mark the report’s 2014 launch, attended by 100 corporate counsel from bluechip companies.

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Yes, it’s that time of year – nominations are open for the Legal Business Awards 2014

Now is the time to demonstrate how your firm, chambers or in-house team has positioned itself ahead of the pack this year: nominations are open for the most prestigious showcase of talent in the industry, the Legal Business Awards 2014.

The event will take place on Thursday 13 February 2014 at The Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London. You have until 18 November to provide submissions in any of the 22 categories open to teams or individuals. Continue reading “Yes, it’s that time of year – nominations are open for the Legal Business Awards 2014”