Open to all in house banking and finance lawyers and legal teams (whether in-house or working in law firms) that specialise in Banking and Finance in Ireland

Entry criteria:

Entries for this award should focus on a single banking or finance file, deal, or case that has a significant Irish element to it and that sets new standards in the delivery of legal services, thereby demonstrating the firm’s market-leading position. They should summarise the matters key features, explain its significance and outline the team’s role.

The judging panel will be looking for evidence of:

  • Legal expertise and innovation
  • Project management skills
  • Client satisfaction and value for money

Please include the following information:

  1. Describe the deal and why it was important.
  2. What was your team’s role on the deal or case, include details of team members and lead lawyer and explain why your team excelled against the following criteria: legal expertise and innovation, project management skills and team working.
  3. Provide evidence of client satisfaction and the ‘value’ your team brought to the table. What difference did the team make?