Categories and criteria

10 marks will be given for each of the criteria below which should be no longer than 200 words each

1. Give details of a specific situation to illustrate your/their delivery of exemplary client care
2. Outline a real scenario to demonstrate your/their commercial acumen
3. Provide details of an event where professional integrity prevailed over other considerations
4. Describe an occasion where your/their team and people skills were demonstrated
5. Outline evidence to show your/their technical progress and development

10 marks will be given for each of the criteria below which should be no longer than 200 words each

1. Outline how much income you/they have been directly responsible for in the qualifying period
2. Describe your/their contribution to the success of significant cases or projects in the qualifying period
3. Provide one specific example to demonstrate how you/they have provided added-value service to a client
4. Explain how you/they are developing a reputation in your/their area of expertise and standing out from your/their peers
5. Give an account of a specific incident or event that demonstrated your/their inherent leadership qualities

10 marks will be given for each of the criteria below which should be no longer than 200 words each

1. Give details of an initiative you have introduced during the qualifying period that demonstrates corporate social responsibility
2. What motivated you to introduce this initiative
3. Explain how you secured buy-in and support internally for this initiative
4. Outline the impact and results achieved for the pro bono client over the qualifying period
5. Detail the benefits that have been derived from this initiative internally

10 marks will be given for each of the criteria below which should be no longer than 200 words each

1. Explain the rationale that led your firm to introduce a more innovative way of delivering legal services over the qualifying period
2. Describe how you have implemented this innovation
3. Outline the benefits of this innovation to your firm
4. Summarise the benefits of this innovation to your clients
5. Explain how your firm will maintain momentum and continue to benefit from this innovation in the future

10 marks will be given for each of the criteria below which should be no longer than 200 words each

1. Explain why the quality of service you offer is exceptional and illustrate your claims with specific examples
2. Give details of your involvement in three notable cases over the qualifying period
3. Indicate how valued qualities and skills are being transferred to younger team members
4. Using specific examples, illustrate the commercial value or personal impact of your services to clients
5. Set out your team’s financial performance over the qualifying period and how you plan to maintain growth

10 marks will be given for each of the criteria below which should be no longer than 200 words each

1. Explain why the quality of service you offer is exceptional and illustrate your claims with specific examples
2. Give details of your involvement in three notable cases over the qualifying period
3. Indicate how valued qualities and skills are being transferred to younger team members
4. Using specific examples, illustrate the commercial value or personal impact of your services to clients
5. Explain the steps you have taken to achieve financial stability in a changing legal landscape

10 marks will be given for each of the criteria below which should be no longer than 200 words each

1. Explain why the quality of service you offer is exceptional and illustrate your claims with specific examples
2. Give details of your involvement in three notable cases over the qualifying period
3. Indicate how valued qualities and skills are being transferred to younger team members
4. Using specific examples, illustrate the commercial value or personal impact of your services to clients
5. Confirm your team’s financial performance over the qualifying period and how you intend to maintain growth

10 marks will be given for each of the criteria below which should be no longer than 200 words each

1. Explain why the quality of service you offer is exceptional and illustrate your claims with specific examples
2. Give details of your involvement in three notable cases over the qualifying period
3. Indicate how valued qualities and skills are being transferred to younger team members
4. Using specific examples, illustrate the commercial value or personal impact of your services to clients
5. Confirm your team’s financial performance over the qualifying period and how you intend to maintain growth

10 marks will be given for each of the criteria below which should be no longer than 200 words each

1. Explain why the quality of service you offer is exceptional and illustrate your claims with specific examples
2. Give details of your involvement in three notable cases over the qualifying period
3. Indicate how valued qualities and skills are being transferred to younger team members
4. Using specific examples, illustrate the commercial value or personal impact of your services to clients
5. Set out your team’s financial performance over the qualifying period and how you plan to maintain growth

10 marks will be given for each of the criteria below which should be no longer than 200 words each

1. Explain why the quality of service you offer is exceptional and illustrate your claims with specific examples
2. Give details of your involvement in three notable cases over the qualifying period
3. Indicate how valued qualities and skills are being transferred to younger team members
4. Using specific examples, illustrate the commercial value or personal impact of your services to clients
5. Set out your team’s financial performance over the qualifying period and how you plan to maintain growth

10 marks will be given for each of the criteria below which should be no longer than 200 words each

1. Explain why the quality of service you offer is exceptional and illustrate your claims with specific examples
2. Give details of your involvement in three notable cases over the qualifying period
3. Indicate how valued qualities and skills are being transferred to younger team members
4. Using specific examples, illustrate the commercial value or personal impact of your services to clients
5. Set out your team’s financial performance over the qualifying period and how you plan to maintain growth

10 marks will be given for each of the criteria below which should be no longer than 200 words each

1. Explain why the quality of service you offer is exceptional and illustrate your claims with specific examples
2. Give details of your involvement in three notable cases over the qualifying period
3. Indicate how valued qualities and skills are being transferred to younger team members
4. Using specific examples, illustrate the commercial value or personal impact of your services to clients
5. Set out your team’s financial performance over the qualifying period and how you plan to maintain growth

10 marks will be given for each of the criteria below which should be no longer than 200 words each

1. Explain why the quality of service you offer is exceptional and illustrate your claims with specific examples
2. Give details of your involvement in three notable cases over the qualifying period
3. Indicate how valued qualities and skills are being transferred to younger team members
4. Using specific examples, illustrate the commercial value or personal impact of your services to clients
5. Set out your team’s financial performance over the qualifying period and how you plan to maintain growth

10 marks will be given for each of the criteria below which should be no longer than 200 words each

1. Outline a case that has brought you the personal satisfaction during the qualifying period
2. Give details of youre involvement in three notable cases over the qualifying period
3. Give specific examples to illustrate how your service and care has exceeded a specific clients expectations
4. Explain how yo uhave personally contributed to the sucess of your Chambers
5. Tell us about any pro-bono work you have undertaken over the qualifying period

10 marks will be given for each of the criteria below which should be no longer than 200 words each

1. Explain why the quality of service offered by your Chambers is exceptional and illustrate your claims with specific examples
2. Give details of your Chambers’ involvement in three notable cases over the qualifying period
3. Tell us about any pro bono work undertaken by your Chambers over the qualifying period, evidencing the impact
4. Describe how your Chambers has invested in the success of the region’s legal sector over the qualifying period
5. Set out how you maintain a sense of collective pride and contribution within your Chambers

10 marks will be given for each of the criteria below which should be no longer than 200 words each

1. Explain how you/they have maintained or enhanced the reputation of your firm during the qualifying period
2. Give an account of a specific incident or event that demonstrated your/their leadership qualities
3. Explain how your/their vision has positively influenced the future strategy of your/their practice
4. Indicate how valued qualities and skills are being transferred to younger members of your/their team
5. What has been your single greatest contribution to the wellbeing of your practice during the qualifying period

10 marks will be given for each of the criteria below which should be no longer than 200 words each.

1. Detail your firm’s top three highlights from the qualifying period
2. Summarise your financial performance over the qualifying period, including year on year comparisons, and highlighting any areas of exceptional growth
3. Describe how your firm attracts and retains new staff, and how it's committed to equality and diversity
4. List three new clients you have attracted during the qualifying period
5. Explain how you measure client satisfaction and promote client loyalty

10 marks will be given for each of the criteria below which should be no longer than 200 words each.

1. Detail your firm’s top three highlights from the qualifying period
2. Summarise your financial performance over the qualifying period, including year on year comparisons, and highlighting any areas of exceptional growth
3. Describe how your firm attracts and retains new staff, and how it's committed to equality and diversity
4. List three new clients you have attracted during the qualifying period
5. Explain how you measure client satisfaction and promote client loyalty

10 marks will be given for each of the criteria below which should be no longer than 200 words each.

1. Detail your firm’s top three highlights from the qualifying period
2. Summarise your financial performance over the qualifying period, including year on year comparisons, and highlighting any areas of exceptional growth
3. Describe how your firm attracts and retains new staff, and how it's committed to equality and diversity
4. List three new clients you have attracted during the qualifying period
5. Explain how you measure client satisfaction and promote client loyalty

Please nominate a lawyer or legal professional who you think has made an unrivalled impact and lasting contribution to the legal services market in the region during their lifetime.

Using up to 1,000 words, set out why you think your nominated person deserves to be recognised. Your submission should consider such qualities as their pioneering business flair, the values and ethical standards they uphold, why they are an inspiration and why they will have made a long lasting impact on the legal community.

The Council of the Manchester Law Society will review all nominations and announce the recipient at the Awards Dinner.