Latham & Watkins took on the best in Europe and triumphed when the winner of the prestigious Best Managed Firm category, sponsored by The Royal Bank of Scotland, was announced on Wednesday in London at the MPF 2003 European Practice Management Awards.
Commented MPF Executive Director, Richard Chaplin, The panel of judges, led by consultant Alan Hodgart, found it hard to choose between Lathams and runner up DLA, widely recognized as one of Europes best managed professional firms. The judges were impressed by the efforts Latham has made to build on its strong US West Coast roots to become a global powerhouse through spreading its culture, values and systems. The theme of integration operates at the highest level, and the firm's management has shown a commitment to a truly inclusive culture.
Commented Christoph von Teichman, Executive Committee member of Latham & Watkins, We are delighted to win this award -- it acknowledges our single-minded focus and strong teamwork. Collegiality is part of this firm's fabric and the Award underscores our spirit and commitment to integration across all our 21 offices. To win top prize against management teams working for the cream of accountancy, consultancy and property firms with a European presence represents peer group testimony to our strategy.
Other 2003 Award winners included Browne Jacobson for technology; Deloitte for their successful integration of 3,500 Andersen people; DLA for best brand and for marketing campaign; Ernst & Young for knowledge management; Eversheds for human resources; PricewaterhouseCoopers for diversity; Smith & Williamson for breaking the mould; Taylor Wessing for working capital; and Wragge & Co for client relationship management.
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