The British Legal Technology Awards 2017 offered ten award categories. The awards recognised excellence in legal technology, IT security, leadership & innovation, as well as the individuals, teams and suppliers transforming the future of legal services.
Congratulations to all the Winners & Runners Up, who were announced live at an exclusive ceremony at the Plaisterers’ Hall, London on 15th November 2017.
British Legal Technology Awards 2017 – Categories for Legal Services – Law Firms, Barristers’ Chambers, In-House
‘Legal Technology Team of the Year’
Sponsored by InfoTrack
‘The Legal Technology Team of the Year Award’ recognises proven and outstanding team performance. This category is open to law firms, barristers’ chambers and in-house legal departments and awards the team that has distinguished itself through successful implementation, integration and adoption of technology.
Winner
Keoghs LLP
Runner Up
Gardner Leader LLP
Finalists:
Bryan Cave LLP
Gardner Leader LLP
Keoghs LLP
‘Excellence in IT Security’
Sponsored by SaltDNA
‘The Excellence in IT Security Award’ recognises dynamic leadership and contribution within IT security. This category rewards senior IT security professionals who are proactively implementing advanced IT security systems and procedures to protect client data and internal operations from third party intrusions. This award highlights the individuals and teams who have successfully executed advanced system and network protection initiatives whilst driving risk mitigation strategies against sophisticated hacks and breaches.
Winner
DAC Beachcroft LLP
Runner Up
Dentons
Finalists:
DAC Beachcroft LLP
Dentons
‘Technology Venture of the Year’
Sponsored by CenturyLink
‘The Technology Venture of the Year Award’ recognises the outstanding delivery of an individual technology venture, project or initiative. This award honours the strategy, planning, execution and successful results of a technology venture which has delivered a positive and commercially viable impact.
Winner
Keoghs LLP
Runner Up
St John’s Buildings
Finalists:
Bryan Cave LLP
Eversheds Sutherland
Keoghs LLP
Keystone Law
St John’s Buildings
‘Leader of the Year’
Sponsored by Ricoh
‘The Leader of the Year Award’ recognises the individual(s) who has demonstrated excellence in leadership and technology innovation to drive business growth. This award honours the CIO’s, CTO’s, CISO’s, IT Director’s and senior IT managers who are shaping the legal sector through technological innovation and strategic leadership.
Winner
Sayid Hussein – Dentons
Runner Up
John Salt – Keoghs LLP
Finalists:
John Salt – Keoghs LLP
Chris Ronan – St Johns Buildings
Sayid Hussein – Dentons
David Aird – DAC Beachcroft
British Legal Technology Awards 2017 – Categories for Legal IT Suppliers – Vendors & Consultants
‘New IT Product of the Year’
‘The New Product of the Year Award’ recognises innovative new products and solutions which have been launched in the legal sector during the past 12 months. This category, open to start-ups and established vendors, recognises the products and solutions which deliver vision, differentiation, practicality and importance to the sector.
Winner
Luminance
Runner Up
InfoTrack
Finalists:
Luminance
Repstor
LawPanel
InfoTrack
Encompass
‘IT Security Provider of the Year’
‘The IT Security Provider of the Year Award’ awards the IT Security provider which demonstrates unprecedented knowledge, advancement and solution implementation, whilst delivering excellent client service and a complete security offering that is at the forefront of IT security within the legal sector.
Winner
iManage
Runner Up
SaltDNA
Finalists:
2twenty4 Consulting
CybSafe
iManage
SaltDNA
‘Innovation in Legal Services’
Sponsored by CenturyLink
‘The Innovation in Legal Services Award’ honours the suppliers which are driving the future of technology in legal services. This critically acclaimed award recognises solution providers which demonstrate they are accelerating the pace of change whilst transforming the competitive landscape with innovative technologies, platforms and services.
Winner
slicedbread
Runner Up
iManage
Finalists:
Slicedbread
iManage
OneTrust
Luminance
BigHand
‘Supplier of the Year – Small & Medium Enterprise’
‘The Supplier of the Year – Small & Medium Enterprise Award’ recognises suppliers who have demonstrated excellence in legal technology and client focused services within the SME marketplace. The recipient of this award has delivered innovative change to the SME market whilst offering a highly competitive edge.
Winner
Tikit
Runner Up
Eclipse Legal Systems
Finalists:
Databarracks
Eclipse Legal Systems
InfoTrack
Tikit
‘Supplier of the Year – Large Enterprise’
‘The Supplier of the Year – Large Enterprise Award’ recognises large enterprise suppliers who have demonstrated excellence in legal technology and client focused services. This award honours the suppliers which are re-shaping the future of the world’s largest law firms and legal businesses.
Winner
AnyData Solutions
Runner Up
Luminance
Finalists:
AnyData Solutions
Exponential-e
Luminance
SaltDNA
British Legal Technology Awards 2017 – Lifetime Achievement Award – Individual
‘Lifetime Achievement Award’
Winner
Prof. Richard Susskind OBE
‘The Lifetime Achievement Award’ recognises an individual who has been instrumental in shaping and driving the evolution and successful impact of technology within legal services. Nominated by the judging panel, this award honours an exceptional advocate within legal technology who has displayed leadership, excellence and vision over a long serving career.
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