CATEGORY GUIDELINES
Entries for this category should focus on the depth and breadth of work carried out by lawyers in the Brussels office of a Brussels-based, European, UK or global law firm. Entries are welcomed for both domestic and cross-border work for Global clients, led from the Brussels office from any firm. Work led from London is not eligible for entry in this category.
This category is not confined to the biggest transaction and is open to those firms who are performing well above their weight; not simply the biggest deals or costs by value.
To enter you must complete the entry form on the online entry portal.
Don’t forget, you can log-in 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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Context and positioning (500 words)
- Judges will be looking for anything that makes this particular office’s work or team particularly outstanding over the judging period – this could be the market context, the regulatory environment or the nature of the clients themselves. You’ll also be asked for details of the history and evolution of the office, so include any context that demonstrates the office’s growth story
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Strategy and execution (500 words)
- Our judges will be looking for examples of how your firm stands out in its market – what differentiates you from your competition and what actions have you taken or investments have you made in technology, talent and more to ensure you remain a leading player? Where do you excel, and what makes you best able to serve your clients?
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Success (500 words)
- Our judges will want to understand how you define success, and how you currently measure up against that definition. It’s really important that you include evidence of financial performance here; you can include this in the CONFIDENTIAL SECTION at the end of the form if you want this information to be treated for judges’ eyes only
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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.
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