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Pinsent Masons tops UK law firm brand ranking

The Belfast office of Pinsent Masons, which has been named the UK's leading legal brand in an influential survey of senior in-house counsel
The Belfast office of Pinsent Masons, which has been named the UK's leading legal brand in an influential survey of senior in-house counsel The Belfast office of Pinsent Masons, which has been named the UK's leading legal brand in an influential survey of senior in-house counsel

INTERNATIONAL law firm Pinsent Masons, which has a prominent presence in Belfast, has been named the UK's leading legal brand in an influential survey of senior in-house counsel.

The Acritas UK Law Firm Brand Index is based on the opinions of 485 senior in-house lawyers in organisations with revenues of $50m-plus. It asks them to evaluate firms across a range of factors including brand awareness and favourability.

Richard Foley, senior partner at Pinsent Masons, said: "Our vision is to be recognised as an international market leader in the global sectors in which we operate, and this survey is a welcome validation from the market of the progress we have made.

"We have built our business around investing in our client relationships and innovating to stay relevant to clients, and we're pleased to see that commitment is increasingly well-recognised by sophisticated purchasers of legal services."

Andrea McIlroy-Rose, partner and head of the Pinsent Masons Belfast office, added: “To be named the top legal brand in the UK is an outstanding endorsement of the work we do.

"Some stand-out recent local mandates include the purchase of Belfast International Airport by the Vinci Airport Group, and the investment by Luxco in north-west beverage firm Niche Drinks.

"Brands are built upon trust, and in professional services trust is built through excellent service and expertise, so we are proud to be part of such an exceptional offering.”

Jo Aitken, director of Acritas, said: “This year’s law firm brand index has been one of the most competitive. Pinsent Masons stands out to clients for its responsiveness, the good working relationships it develops and fulfilling promises to deliver results.”