Awards Nominations

Claimant Personal Injury Team of the Year

• Training initiatives and accreditations received or being worked towards – for example Investors in People
• Demonstrable appreciation or recognition by clients
• Dedication to development and welfare of staff
• Client initiatives that you feel have set you apart from the rest
• Contribution to the legal community
• Recognition received from other firms
• Contribution to the community including pro-bono work

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Defendant Personal Injury Team of the Year

Variety and type of work covered

• Good communication with clients and other parties to claims
• Innovations in management/systems
• Team-member job satisfaction
• Contribution to the wider legal community
• Principled approach to resolution, rehabilitation and costs management
• Recognition by clients and other firms

Please also inform us of anything else that you feel is particularly noteworthy, that is not covered in the above criteria

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Mediation Achiever of the Year

• Demonstrate, through writing and training, commitment to understand and to communicate to others the essential skills required of mediators and /or parties within the mediation process in PI
• Demonstrate ability to explain and encourage clients (whether claimants or defendants) or potential users of mediation to understand and participate effectively in PI mediations
• Perform strongly as a PI mediator or as representative of parties or as an instructing client in PI mediations (as shown by feedback from others present)
• Taken effective steps to implement systematic use of mediation to resolve PI claims
• Made a clear impact on the mediation process by driving forward the use of mediation for resolving PI claims

Please also inform us of anything else that you feel is particularly noteworthy, that is not covered in the above criteria

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Barrister of the Year

• Variety of work undertaken
• Client communication
• Success in legal action
• Involvement in ADR
• Promotion of rehab and ADR
• Combine traditional skills with a modern approach to be accessible and pragmatic while being prepared to fight claims through on behalf of clients

Please also inform us of anything else that you feel is particularly noteworthy, that is not covered in the above criteria

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Barristers’ Chambers of the Year

• The chambers will have a clear reputation for being approachable while at the same time offering the highest standards of service
• Consistent approach to education and training
• Promoting the use of alternative dispute resolution, rehabilitation programmes and costs sensitive advice

Please also inform us of anything else that you feel is particularly noteworthy, that is not covered in the above criteria

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Rehab Provider of the Year

• Proven results
• Client and patient satisfaction
• Ability to communicate with both legal and insurance sectors
• Good use of marketing to highlight benefits of service
• Innovative approach
• Bespoke packages, providing clients with a variety of options
• Good communication

Please also inform us of anything else that you feel is particularly noteworthy, that is not covered in the above criteria

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Young Achiever of the Year

• Maximum age at ceremony 35 years
• Demonstrate involvement (and the extent of that involvement) in interesting, challenging or new areas of practice
• Show dedication to clients
• Stand out from colleagues as someone who has made significant impact, taking into account the length of time in practise and any notable obstacles that have been overcome.
• Non-fee earning, but work related activities - such as marketing, establishing new initiatives and broader contribution to the profession
• Contribution to the community including pro-bono work

Please also inform us of anything else that you feel is particularly noteworthy, that is not covered in the above criteria

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Outstanding Case of the Year

• Entries will be accepted from lawyers who have worked on exceptional cases that have resulted in a precedent-setting judgement under challenging circumstances.
• The nominated case should have had a demonstrable impact on the wider industry

Please also inform us of anything else that you feel is particularly noteworthy, that is not covered in the above criteria

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Outstanding Achievement of the Year

This award will be presented at the judges' discretion, however, if you would like to make a recommendation please email Claire.Winstanley@barkerbrooks.co.uk. We will accept recommendations for individuals, teams and firms.

Claims Management Company of the Year

• Demonstrate commitment to meeting and exceeding the requirements of the claims regulator
• Excellent communication skills to all parties
• Outstanding commitment to ethical and effective claims handling
• Maintaining the highest levels of client service, satisfaction and focus
• Show a clear understanding of the litigation process

Please also inform us of anything else that you feel is particularly noteworthy, that is not covered in the above criteria

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Medical Agency of the Year

• Client/customer communication
• Efficient turn-around of work (both affordable & timely)
• Variety of work undertaken
• Employee satisfaction
• Demonstrable specialist training & development
• Innovative use of technology
• Showing leadership in the sector
• Civil Procedure Rule compliant

Please also inform us of anything else that you feel is particularly noteworthy, that is not covered in the above criteria

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Insurance Provider of the Year

• Clear product development taking into account the needs of clients
• Innovative approach
• Client communication/satisfaction
• Success in negotiation
• Demonstrated added value for policyholder
• Wide range of products to cater for a diverse client base

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Practice Manager of the Year

Category open to practice and office managers, and members of barristers' chambers' clerking teams.

• Can demonstrate outstanding achievement as a practice manager supported by evidence from their employer and external contacts.
• Adds value to the business through cost/time saving initiatives, revenue-generating initiatives, etc
• Excellent communication skills, both internally and externally.

Please also inform us of anything else that you feel is particularly noteworthy that is not covered in the above criteria.

Associated Industries Award

Open to anyone who provides services tailored to meet the needs of professionals working in the personal injury and medico-legal sectors.

• Has supplied and maintained outstanding support to the industry as a recognised service provider.
• Has been involved in a ground breaking case, or has a proven track-record of providing continued high quality service.
• Able to show an excellent understanding of the industry and market place, and demonstrably add value to client’s businesses.
• Can demonstrate outstanding client care and show that they have gone the extra mile on behalf of their clients.

Please also inform us of anything else that you feel is particularly noteworthy that is not covered in the above criteria.

NB. This category is not open to software and IT systems providers.

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