Best Legal Partner

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Today’s legacy environment demands legal partners who do more than provide sound advice. This award recognises a legal firm that offers an exceptional and comprehensive service to the legacy giving sector – acting not just as an advisor, but as a trusted and strategic partner to the charities it supports. 

Through their expertise, commitment and collaboration, the winner of this category will be a firm that truly understands the unique challenges of legacy giving and works hand in hand with charity professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes for their beneficiaries.

 Judges will be particularly interested in examples of how the firm’s guidance has helped charities resolve complex issues, protect legacy income, and uphold donor intent. 

Entrants should be able to show their achievements and measurable contributions to the sector over the last 12–18 months, with evidence up to the awards entry deadline.

Eligibility

Open to third-party (non-charity) organisations working alongside the charity legacy sector.


Open to third-party (non-charity) legal organisations working alongside the charity legacy sector.

Ambition

Show how your firm provides outstanding guidance and support for legacy teams, and why you are regarded as a trusted partner. Include testimonials if available.

Excellence

Provide examples of practice areas where your service exceeds best practice standards (e.g. contested cases) and enhances outcomes for charities.

Achievement

Explain how your partnership has helped legacy teams reach their strategic goals and why your firm leads the sector in this area.

Best Legal Partner

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For entry enquiries, please contact us at awardssupport@smeeandford.co.uk or visit our FAQ page.