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FT Law 50 2009

Rankings at a glance
2009 Rank19
2008 Rank-
2009 total score for ALL entries submitted119
2009 score band for ALL entries submitted (/10)3
Number of standout entries in FT REPORT1
Number of highly commended entries in FT REPORT1
Number of commended entries in FT REPORT1
2009: total weighted score for ranked entries in FT REPORT7
2009 Score band for ranked entries in FT REPORT (/10)3
2008: total weighted score for ranked entries in FT REPORT0
2008 score band for ranked entries in FT REPORT (/5)0
2009 Profits per Equity Partner (PEP) (£k)n/a[1]
2009 Score band for PEP (/5)1
Assessment of management commitment and innovation value to firm (/20)15
Total Innovation Score in the FTLAW50 (/50)22
Footnotes

1. Estimate used, based on RSG Consulting research

Billing and fees - litigation financing 2009

Rankings at a glance
Award levelHighly commended
InnovationFunding structure to enable access to courts for atomic testing veterans
Originality6
Rationale6
Impact4
Total16
DescriptionVeterans are seeking compensation for radiation exposure during atomic tests in the 1950s. The use of the largest after the event insurance to date and a massive conditional fee arrangement has allowed them to take their complaint to the courts

Energy 2009

Rankings at a glance
Award levelCommended
InnovationNew Energy Awards: law firm holds its own awards ceremony
Originality6
Rationale5
Impact5
Total16
DescriptionAn event that is nationally recognised, and attempts to reinforce social networking in the industry whilst promoting it. 10% of the proceeds go to environmental charities

Financial Services - Longevity risk and mortgages 2009

Rankings at a glance
Award levelStandout
InnovationMitigating the risk of outliving your investments
Originality8
Rationale8
Impact5
Total21
DescriptionPartner Nigel Frudd designed and executed a unique investment plan to increase the dividends of survivors by subsidising them from those who have died earlier