The law firm of KIAP has been nominated for a second time for one of the most prestigious international legal awards, Chambers Europe Awards for Excellence 2015, in the category “The Best Russian Law Firm of the Year”. The other Russian finalists are:
- Allen & Overy
- Egorov Puginsky Afanasiev & Partners
- Goltsblat BLP
- Herbert Smith Freehills
- Linklaters CIS
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
- Vegas Lex
Overall, the shortlist features 8 law firms, of which only 3 are homegrown, including KIAP.
Nominations are given every year to law firms across the world that are the year's success stories. The award is a symbol of international recognition of their professional achievements, outstanding growth rate and the highest standard of client service.
The award is given based on the findings of an extensive independent survey of clients and legal professionals, and to be shortlisted for it is “a huge achievement”, according to the official website of the project.
The winners will be announced 24 April 2015 at a high-profile awards ceremony, which moves its venue from traditional London to Amsterdam for the first time this year.
Andrey Korelskiy, managing partner, KIAP: “In 2014 we put our best foot forward to make the shortlist again: we carried on with large-scale projects for major global corporations, put finishing touches on client service, fired on all cylinders on marketing, in-house development, training and research, and beefed up the team with high-calibre industry professionals. We are happy to be nominated along with such reputable law firms. We take particular pride in the fact that only three Russian law firms have made it to the finals. It will be a tough competition for the grand prize. Whatever the outcome, to be shortlisted is indeed a huge achievement for us and a vindication of our strategy for market leadership.”