New categories in Law Society Excellence Awards 2015 recognise Magna Carta anniversary and increased cyber threats
Human rights, technology and private client practice are three new categories in this year's line up for the legal awards ceremony of the year.
Nominations for the Law Society Excellence Awards 2015 have now opened.
Law Society president Andrew Caplen said: "The Excellence Awards are a time to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the legal profession, from private client work to international legal services and pro bono.
"I am delighted that members asked for new categories. We have refreshed the list this year. The Human Rights Lawyer of the Year, Excellence in Technology and Excellence in Private Client Practice awards recognise the tremendous work of our colleagues in these areas."
The Human Rights category celebrates excellence and outstanding achievement in the year that marks the 800th anniversary of the sealing of Magna Carta. It will recognise an exceptional contribution to the promotion, protection and achievement of human rights - either through long-term activity or from a single outstanding case.
The Technology category recognises the increased threat of cyber attack to businesses and law firms. The award will go to a firm that can demonstrate excellence in implementing or developing a cyber security system and culture that meets the needs of their clients and fully engages their staff.
A new award for Private Client Practice celebrates exceptional teams, firms or sole practitioners undertaking complex and demanding private client issues.
Nominations for an award are free of charge. The deadline for entries is 5 June. The ceremony takes place at the Hilton Park Lane Hotel, London on the evening of Thursday 22 October 2015.
