LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEGAL AWARDS

9 NOVEMBER 2018 AT THE WALDORF HILTON HOTEL, ALDWYCH, LONDON, WC2B 4DD

A 9 NOVEMBER 2018 AT THE WALDORF HILTON HOTEL, ALDWYCH, LONDON, WC2B 4DD CONTENTS

Lawyers in Local Government

President’s welcome

Sponsor’s awards list

Category details

How to apply

Master of ceremonies

Our awards sponsors, media partner and promotional sponsor

1 LAWYERS IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Lawyers in Local Government (LLG) was formed in April 2013 by the merger of the Association of Council Secretaries and Solicitors (ACSeS) and Solicitors in Local Government (SLG). LLG’s primary purpose is to represent, promote and support the interests of its members made up of local government legal or governance officers working within Local Authorities including but not limited to Monitoring Officers and their deputies, solicitors, barristers, legal executives, licensed conveyancers, and trainees. LLG plays a leading role in the development of law and governance affecting local authorities and related bodies and works closely with other associations, Government Departments and agencies.

For all enquiries about the LLG Awards Ceremony please email [email protected]

2 3 PRESIDENT’S WELCOME LONDON WELCOME

Welcome to London, a leading global city boasting four world heritage sites, the Supreme Court, Houses of Parliament, Olympic Stadium and Buckingham Palace. London is home to numerous museums, libraries, universities, sporting events and other cultural institutions; including the British Museum, National Gallery, Natural History Museum, Tate Modern, British Library and West End theatres. The London Underground is the oldest underground railway network in the world. It has been three years since the Awards were held in London and the London Branch is delighted to see the LLG Awards 2018 return to London at the stylish Waldorf Hotel on Aldwych. The hotel has been steeped in history since its opening in 1908 thanks in part to its benefactor, William Waldorf Astor. The pre-award reception will be held in the famous Palm Court Suite which survived the bombs of WWII (despite shock waves shattering the roof) and was used as the interior Welcome to the LLG Awards 2018. set for the 1950’s Titanic film , “A Night to Remember” and the design for a replica in the now more famous DiCaprio and Winslet version. I am delighted to present this year’s award categories which cover the range of local authority legal areas and has something for everyone. It has never been more important May I take this opportunity to wish you all the very best of luck with your to highlight and showcase the expert, innovative and creative work currently ongoing nominations and an enjoyable, entertaining and thrilling evening. and LLG is proud to be able to provide the platform to enable you to receive the credit and recognition you deserve. For all enquiries about the LLG Awards Ceremony please email [email protected] Once again LLG are indebted to the sponsors who themselves recognise the outstanding work undertaken by lawyers in local government and the importance of partnership working. Saira Tamboo London Chair Entries close on 3rd September 2018 which provides plenty of time to get your nominations in. I look forward to welcoming you to the Waldorf Hotel London on 9th November 2018 when the winners will be revealed.

Suki Binjal LLG President 2017-18

4 5 SPONSOR’S AWARDS LIST CATEGORY DETAILS

Governance Lawyer/Team of the Year Governance Lawyer/Team of the Year

This Award will recognise outstanding achievement by a local authority lawyer/team demonstrating innovative and practical approaches to the governance of local authorities including openness, transparency, accountability and resilience. People Related Lawyer/Team of the Year THE ENTRY SHOULD INCLUDE: • Full details of the project or work referred to. • Evidence of how it has supported probity and/or open and transparent decision Litigation Lawyer / Team of the Year making within a public authority. • The benefit of the work demonstrated by its impact upon the local authority and its community and/or the openness, transparency and democratic workings of the relevant Authority. Public/Private Partnership Lawyer/Team of the Year

Litigation Lawyer/Team of the Year Junior Lawyer of the Year This Award will recognise outstanding achievement by a local authority lawyer/team in legal work relating to civil or criminal litigation.

THE ENTRY SHOULD INCLUDE: Legal Professional Lawyer of the Year • Relevant case studies which demonstrate the expertise and key activity of the individual/team. • The benefit of the work demonstrated by its impact upon the community and/or the workings of the Authority. Significant Contribution to Local Government Law & Practice • Where relevant, outcomes contributing to development of the law and/or innovation in practice.

Legal Team of the Year

Media Partner

Promotional Sponsor

6 7 People Related Lawyer/Team of the Year Significant Contribution to Local Government Law & Practice

This Award will recognise outstanding achievement by a local authority lawyer/team in This Award will recognise a significant impact from the long-term dedication of a local any field of law relating to people. This includes, children law, adult social care, health authority lawyer to local government law and practice. The Award is also open to retired and employment law. lawyers or those who have left the profession providing they do not currently work in the private sector. THE ENTRY SHOULD INCLUDE: THE ENTRY SHOULD INCLUDE A BIOGRAPHY OF THE INDIVIDUAL AND • Relevant case studies which demonstrate the expertise and key activity of the THEIR LOCAL AUTHORITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND ACTIVITIES individual/team. INCLUDING: • The beneficial impact of such work upon the community and/or workings • Details of the individuals key achievements throughout their career. (including finance) of the Authority. • Details of work undertaken to raise the profile of local authority lawyers or • Supporting internal and external testimonials to the legal expertise deployed represent them including appointments on outside bodies. and/or value added by the work undertaken. • Significant historical project work undertaken. • Supporting testimonials. Public/Private Partnership Lawyer/Team of the Year

This Award will recognise outstanding achievement by a local authority lawyer/team on a project involving partnership working centred around joint working with the private Junior Lawyer of the Year sector to bring together corporate expertise with clear outcomes and tangible benefits. This category includes all areas of local authority law and practice. This Award will go to a lawyer who is a trainee or is less than five years qualified in their professional legal status. We are looking for a junior lawyer who has made an exceptional THE ENTRY SHOULD INCLUDE: contribution to their team, demonstrating a dynamic and innovative approach to achieving the goals of their Service and their Authority. • Relevant case studies which demonstrate the expertise and key activity of the partnership • The benefit of the work demonstrated by its impact upon the community and/or THE ENTRY SHOULD INCLUDE: the workings of the Authority including where appropriate, overcoming funding • Details of the individual’s key achievements. issues, raising finance, attracting investment to the area and other measurable improvements to services. • Demonstrate their commitment to public service and public service objectives. • Evidencing contribution to the objectives of the Authority and/or proactive • Demonstrate the individual’s ability to contribute to the desired outcomes for partnership working between entities. their service and clients as a junior member of the team.

8 9 Local Government Legal Professional of the Year HOW TO APPLY This Award will recognise outstanding achievement by a local authority legal professional in any field of legal practice, and/or in relation to the development of legal services delivery or practice. THIS IS A TWO STAGE NOMINATION PROCESS THE ENTRY SHOULD INCLUDE AN OUTLINE OF KEY ACTIVITY OF THE INDIVIDUAL IN 2017/18 INCLUDING: For the first stage we will need you to set out in no more than • Details of the individuals key achievements. one side of A4 paper how your nomination meets the criteria as described in the category details. Bullet points are encouraged where • The beneficial impact of the individual’s activity upon the community and/or the objectives and/or workings of their Authority. appropriate. Please complete the Nomination Form with relevant • Supporting internal and external testimonials to the expertise deployed and/or contact details which can be found in the document library under value added by the work undertaken. LLG Awards 2018 on the LLG website www.lawingov.org.uk Testimonials may be attached separately but please encourage the author to keep these short and to the point. Local Government Legal Team of the Year The deadline for Stage 1 is MONDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER 2018.

This Award will be made to the local authority legal team which can demonstrate most For the second stage those successful from Stage 1 will be contacted creativity, innovation, knowledge, client sensitivity/responsiveness and contribution to to provide additional details to support their submissions. This may corporate, diversity and community objectives. be by phone call, email or even in person with a member of the Judging panel. THE ENTRY SHOULD INCLUDE: • Relevant details of key members of the team and their roles. The deadline for completion of Stage 2 is FRIDAY 5th OCTOBER • Case studies and/or projects which evidence the qualities noted above. 2018 after which the final shortlist will be announced. • Evidence of excellence in service delivery, impact upon the community and/or PLEASE EMAIL YOUR NOMINATION FOR STAGE 1 BY CLOSE contribution to the workings of the Authority. OF BUSINESS ON MONDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER 2018 AS A PDF DOCUMENT TO [email protected] If you have any queries then please contact [email protected]

‘Judges’ decisions are final and awards will be made in their absolute discretion. The content of any entry must not be confidential and may be used by LLG for publicity purposes. To help us manage and maintain the reputation of LLG you must inform us about any negative media coverage relating to the nominated person(s) or other material which may have reputational implications. Failure to disclose may result in your entry being invalidated. Those nominating will be deemed to have accepted these rules and procedures and to have agreed to be bound by them when entering a nomination.

10 11 YOUR MASTER OF CEREMONIES OUR AWARDS SPONSORS, MEDIA PARTNER Clive Myrie AND TRAINING ORGANISATION

Clive Myrie is a multi award winning journalist, one of the BBC’s LLG wishes to express its strong appreciation to its awards sponsors, media partner and most experienced foreign correspondents and a recognised face promotional sponsor. as a BBC News presenter. Without them this significant event would not be possible. Born in Bolton, Lancashire he studied law at the University of Sussex. He gained a place on the BBC’s prestigious journalism AWARDS SPONSORS trainee scheme in 1988, starting in local radio and progressing through the ranks from regional television to network TV and Clive was excellent, very professional and really held the conference together well. radio reporting in 1992.

London Fire Brigade As well as regularly presenting on the BBC News Channel and the 1pm and 10pm news bulletins on BBC1, Clive continues to make features and programmes for Panorama, Newsnight and Radio 4.

Clive became a full time foreign correspondent in 1996, first being posted to Japan. Since then he has held some of the most important posts in foreign newsgathering including Washington Correspondent, Europe Correspondent, Asia Correspondent and Africa Correspondent. Clive has reported from more than 80 countries on some of the most important news events over the last 20 years including the wars in Croatia, Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq. In 2002 during the he was “embedded” with Royal Marines from 40 Commando part of British Armed forces. In 1996 he covered the rise of the Taliban and their conquest of Afghanistan and after the September 11 attacks, covered their downfall.

Clive has a particular interest in US politics covering the MEDIA PARTNER administrations of three Presidents (Clinton, Bush and Obama,) and reported on numerous Congressional mid term elections and two Presidential races. In 2010 he anchored the coverage of the mid term congressional polls. PROMOTIONAL SPONSOR Clive has also presented a number of documentaries including a BBC special on the life of President Obama.

He has won awards in Monte Carlo, citations in the United States (from the EMMY committee) and the UK (a Screen Nations award.). He has also been twice nominated for France’s prestigious Bayeaux War Correspondent award and was part of the BBC team nominated for a BAFTA for coverage of the devastating floods in Mozambique in 2000. Away from his “day job” Clive indulges in other interests in the arts- film and music especially jazz.

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