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Innovation in business methods and a focus on international expansion are driving firms up the rankings

Mar 20, 2013

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Slideshow

Meet the 2012 winner and the shortlisted Innovative Lawyers
– Photos: Rick Pushinsky
Lionel Barber
It has been a year where London, famous for its legal services, has turned its eyes abroad, says FT editor, Lionel Barber
2012 innovative lawyers
©Martin O'Neil Oct 5, 2012

The new rules of law

Innovation in business methods and a focus on international expansion are driving firms up the rankings

©Martin O'Neil Oct 5, 2012

Across borders

The international nature of many mergers and acquisitions today demands new ways of thinking on the part of lawyers

the Jwaneng diamond mine in Botswana ©De Beers Oct 5, 2012

Rich seam

Industrial expansion across the African continent is generating business for international law firms

©Martin O'Neil Oct 5, 2012

London calling

High-calibre lawyers, a widely adopted legal system and not least the English language have created a buoyant market for UK legal services, writes Caroline Binham

©Martin O'Neil Oct 5, 2012

On the consumer trail

UK legal market reforms aim to improve accessibility for clients but might spell the end for many small firms, writes Jane Croft

Daniel Winterfeldt, partner, CMS Cameron McKenna ©Rick Pushinsky Oct 5, 2012

Bringing people together: Legal Innovators

One of the admirable features of this year’s shortlisted candidates is their ability to instil a sense of community among colleagues, writes Michael Skapinker

©Martin O'Neil Oct 5, 2012

Tabs on the watchdog

Law firms are preparing for the arrival of a new competition super-regulator, writes Caroline Binham

Tom Kilroy wins the Most Innovative In-House Lawyer award ©Rick Pushinsky Oct 5, 2012

Prized asset

The success of in-house legal teams in contributing to firms’ profits has made them a force to be reckoned with, says Reena SenGupta

©Martin O'Neil Oct 5, 2012

Ahead of the game

Young lawyers comfortable with new technology are bringing a fresh approach to legal and practical issues, writes Andrew Baxter

Oct 5, 2012

Spanish independence

The long absence of international law firms from Spain has allowed domestic practices to build their profile, says Miles Johnson

Oct 5, 2012

Expanding horizons

The FT Innovative Lawyers report and awards highlight how law firms are contributing fresh thinking and practice to business around the world, writes Lionel Barber

Oct 5, 2012

Lawyers in the news

Hannah Kuchler and James Pickford follow some of the profession’s innovative members

Oct 5, 2012

Research methodology

The FT and its research partner RSG Consulting have devised a unique way to rank lawyers on innovation