In The Financial Times Awards Sorainen was ranked No. 28 in the list of the Top 30 firms to have have significantly impacted the transformation of their clients’ operations.
“I am happy to announce that Sorainen has risen yet another step closer to the top in the Financial Times Innovative Law Firms Europe ranking,” Irina Seniut, head of Sorainen Knowledge Management and Innovation team, shared proudly.
Where do we stand out?
Sorainen was recognised for launching and adopting a variety of innovative practices:
- building and launching an in-house generative AI model
- preparing and adopting our first-ever technology strategy
- integrating TIQ Time with our internally developed practice management system
- launching “Startup Smart!” social media reels
- making considerable progress in the field of sustainability
Read more about the work that caught the eyes of the researchers from The Financial Times.
The awards ceremony was held at London’s Natural History Museum on 12 September, and Irina represented Sorainen along with counsel Lise-Lotte Lääne, regional co-head of the Life Sciences & Healthcare sector group, who was shortlisted as an innovative practitioner.
Strong competition
“We know that competition for rankings in this FT list is very high, and remaining among the Top 30 and even going up is a big achievement,” comments Sorainen partner Laimonas Skibarka.
With there being more than 617 submissions from 128 law firms and 101 in-house legal teams, this is indeed quite a feat.
The law firms were ranked based on criteria such as use of legal practice, business and operational management, data, technology and innovation, ESG approach, and pro bono commitments, as well as policies towards employees. On top of that, the nominees were also assessed on the extent to which they deliver exceptional value to business and the general public.
RSGI, the FT’s research partner, looked at the performance of law firms between April and August, interviewing their clients, senior lawyers, managers and experts.
Best example in legal work
Financial Times’ Practice of law: best examples in the Legal work list features the most innovative work and legal services that lawyers in Europe have developed for their clients. Sorainen was one of the eight chosen cases and featured on the “commended” list for Deals and Financing:
The firm represented AstraZeneca in striking a partnership with public health authorities in Estonia to improve care for lung cancer patients. AstraZeneca signed the deal in January 2023 alongside other drugmakers. Commended individual: Lise-Lotte Lääne.
About the awards
The Financial Times Awards recognise law firms and in-house teams that excel in digital innovation and employ creative strategies to provide outstanding value to both business and society.
