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FT Law 50 2009

Rankings at a glance
2009 Rank31
2008 Rank22
2009 total score for ALL entries submitted64
2009 score band for ALL entries submitted (/10)2
Number of standout entries in FT REPORT0
Number of highly commended entries in FT REPORT0
Number of commended entries in FT REPORT1
2009: total weighted score for ranked entries in FT REPORT1
2009 Score band for ranked entries in FT REPORT (/10)1
2008: total weighted score for ranked entries in FT REPORT3
2008 score band for ranked entries in FT REPORT (/5)1
2009 Profits per Equity Partner (PEP) (£k)400
2009 Score band for PEP (/5)2
Assessment of management commitment and innovation value to firm (/20)14
Total Innovation Score in the FTLAW50 (/50)20

Financial Services - Longevity risk and mortgages 2009

Rankings at a glance
Award levelCommended
InnovationDeposit free mortgages
Originality5
Rationale5
Impact7
Total17
DescriptionThe firm enabled the government backed 'Ownhome' scheme to work. First time buyers and social housing tenants can buy properties without a deposit and own the entire home at the end of the mortgage term

FT Law 50 2008

Rankings at a glance
2008 Rank22
2007 Rank8 (-14)
2008: Total score for ALL entries submitted89
2008: score band for ALL entries submitted (/10)2
Number of standout entries in FT REPORT0
Number of highly commended entries in FT REPORT1
Number of commended entries in FT REPORT1
2008: total weighted score for ranked entries in FT REPORT3
2008: score band for ranked entries in FT REPORT (/10)1
2007: total weighted score for ranked entries in FT REPORT8
2007: score band for ranked entries in FT REPORT (/5)1
2007: Profits per Equity Partner (PEP)586
2007: score band for PEP (/5)2
Assessment of management commitment and innovation value to firm (/20)13
Total Innovation Score in the FTLAW50 (/50)19

Responsible Business 2008

Rankings at a glance
Award LevelCommended
InnovationAn engaging CSR website and blog written by the CSR manager.
Originality6
Rationale6
Impact6
Total18
DescriptionAlthough a CSR microsite is not unique, this site is particularly engaging and inspiring for employees.

Billing and Fees 2008

Rankings at a glance
Award LevelHighly commended
InnovationCost-free litigation package to fund class action-like claimants with the help from Calunius Capital.
Originality6
Rationale6
Impact6
Total18
DescriptionThe combination of different elements: third party funding, Conditional Fee Arrangement (CFA), After the Event insurance (ATE) and a hedge fund give this litigation funding arrangement an innovative twist.