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FT Law 50 2009

Rankings at a glance
2009 Rank44
2008 Rank31
2009 total score for ALL entries submitted21
2009 score band for ALL entries submitted (/10)1
Number of standout entries in FT REPORT1
Number of highly commended entries in FT REPORT0
Number of commended entries in FT REPORT0
2009: total weighted score for ranked entries in FT REPORT4
2009 Score band for ranked entries in FT REPORT (/10)2
2008: total weighted score for ranked entries in FT REPORT5
2008 score band for ranked entries in FT REPORT (/5)1
2009 Profits per Equity Partner (PEP) (£k)282
2009 Score band for PEP (/5)1
Assessment of management commitment and innovation value to firm (/20)13
Total Innovation Score in the FTLAW50 (/50)18

Fraud 2009

Rankings at a glance
Award levelStandout
InnovationThe first ever civil recovery order with the UK’s Serious Fraud Office
Originality7
Rationale7
Impact7
Total21
DescriptionWhen Balfour Beatty reported accounting irregularities in an Egyptian construction project, the firm helped approach the SFO to negotiate a civil settlement. This avoided potentially lengthy and expensive proceedings

FT Law 50 2008

Rankings at a glance
2008 Rank31
2007 Rank-
2008: Total score for ALL entries submitted38
2008: score band for ALL entries submitted (/10)1
Number of standout entries in FT REPORT1
Number of highly commended entries in FT REPORT0
Number of commended entries in FT REPORT1
2008: total weighted score for ranked entries in FT REPORT5
2008: score band for ranked entries in FT REPORT (/10)2
2007: total weighted score for ranked entries in FT REPORT0
2007: score band for ranked entries in FT REPORT (/5)0
2007: Profits per Equity Partner (PEP)358
2007: score band for PEP (/5)1
Assessment of management commitment and innovation value to firm (/20)11
Total Innovation Score in the FTLAW50 (/50)15

Marketing & PR 2008

Rankings at a glance
Award LevelCommended
InnovationA suite of six value added services to intelligently address employment questions.
Originality5
Rationale6
Impact5
Total16
DescriptionThese cover whistleblowing, reviews of compromise and severance agreements, a microsite for senior executives and an online questionnaire regarding discrimination. They aim to give quick, tailored advice to clients.

Client Service 2008

Rankings at a glance
Award LevelStandout
InnovationExecutive Reps: providing union reps for clients who are not members of a union.
Originality8
Rationale8
Impact6
Total22
DescriptionA unique service designed by the firm which enables employees to have a union representative in disciplinary meetings with management. The scheme was devised by RJW who enlisted the union, Connect. Satisfied clients give it a 10 / 10 rating.