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Awards Now and Then
We believe our awards are testament to the firm's innovative and client focused approach.
A highlight for the firm came In 2006 when we were voted Law Firm of the Year in Scotland's two leading awards ceremonies. Only two firms have ever achieved this double distinction.
Here are our most recent successes:
2010
Legal Awards
- Firm of the Year (finalist - winners to be announced)
- Litigation Team of the Year (finalist - winners to be announced)
- Public Sector Team of the Year (finalist - winners to be announced)
2009
Managing Partners' Forum European Practice Management Awards
- Best Managed Firm (winner) - click here to read more
- People Management (winner) - click here to read more
- Client Service (runner-up) - click here to read more
Law Awards of Scotland
- Corporate Law Firm of the Year
- Best Management Team of a Law Firm in Scotland
- Runner-up Law Firm of the Year
- Runner-up Up & Coming Lawyer of the Year - Jamie Watt
The Lawyer Awards
- Finalist Regional Firm of the Year
Business in the Community Award
- 'Big Tick' Healthy Workplace Award
Legal Awards (Formerly Scottish Legal Awards)
- Support Team of the Year (IT)
2008
Enterprise 250 Awards
- Employer of the Year Award
The Law Awards of Scotland
- CSR Firm of the Year
- Marketing Team of the Year
- Professor Robert Rennie (Law Lecturer of the Year)
Managing Partners' Forum European Practice Management Awards
- Runner-up Best Managed Firm - click here to read more
- Runner-up Best HR Initiative - click here to read more
National Business Awards for Scotland
- Runner-up Business of the Year
- Runner-up Employer of the Year
Scottish Legal Awards
- Michelle Rankin (Paralegal of the Year)
Credit Today Awards
- Dawn McKenzie (Specialist Litigator of the Year)
2007
Scottish Legal Awards
- Commercial Property Team of the Year (Winner)
- Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative of the Year (Winner)
- Paralegal of the Year (Winner)
The Law Awards of Scotland
- Firm of the Year (over 50 Fee Earners) (Shortlisted)
- Corporate Lawyer of the Year - Donald Munro (Shortlisted)
- Employment Firm of the Year (Shortlisted)
National Business Awards for Scotland
- Business of the Year (Highly Commended)
- Growth Strategy of the Year (Highly Commended)
- Corporate Social Responsibility Award (Finalist)
HR Network Scotland
- Employment Lawyer of the Year - Claire McManus (Shortlisted)
Credit Today awards
- Commercial Credit Team of the Year (Shortlisted)
TFN Charity Awards
- Partnership category (for our work with the National Autistic Society) (Shortlisted)
2006
Scottish Legal Awards
- Firm of the Year (Winner)
- Rising Star of the Year - Bruce Caldow (Winner)
- Corporate Team of the Year (Winner)
- Marketing Initiative of the Year - Employee Plus (Shortlisted)
The Law Awards of Scotland
- Firm of the Year (over 50 Fee Earners) (Winner)
National Business Awards for Scotland
- The Small to Medium Sized Business of the Year (Highly Commended)
Property Executive Awards
- Legal Practice Award for Excellence (Shortlisted)
2005
Highlands & Islands Business Awards
- Most Promising Newcomer (Shortlisted)
2004
Law Awards of Scotland
- Solicitor of the Year (Rod McKenzie) (Winner)
- Public Sector Firm of the Year (Winner)
- Debt Recovery Team of the Year (Winner)
- Firm of the Year (Runner Up)
- Managing Partner of the Year (Prof Lorne D Crerar) (Runner Up)
National Business Awards for Scotland
- The Small to Medium Sized Business of the Year (Highly Commended)
2003
Scottish Legal Awards
- Firm of the Year (Shortlisted)
- Partner of the Year - Prof Lorne D Crerar (Shortlisted)
- Rising Star of the Year - Chris Kerr (Shortlisted)
- Specialist of the Year - Rod McKenzie (Shortlisted)
2002
Scottish Legal Awards
- Firm of the Year (Highly Commended)
- Trainee of the Year - Bruce Caldow (Winner)
- Rising Star of the Year - Michael Nicholson (Shortlisted)
