Co-operative Legal Services wins prestigious award

19/10/2010

The Co-operative Legal Services (CLS) has won one of the industry's top awards for innovation.  

The Legal Industry Pioneer Award, given to the organisation which has taken the boldest steps in pursuing alternative business models or new ways of delivering legal services, was awarded to CLS at the prestigious Financial Times Innovative Lawyers 2011 awards. CLS won the coveted award despite competition from some key competitors, scoring 23 points out of a possible 30 points available to the judges.  

The Financial Times, said:

"A big brand with ambitions to become the largest consumer focused legal provider in the UK in 10 years time. The Co-operative seeks to run its own legal services division with substantial synergies between its Funeralcare and financial services business lines."

Eddie Ryan, Managing Director of CLS, said:

"This recognises the important role we are playing in shaping the future structure of the legal market place. I would just like to say how proud I am of our great team and to thank them all for their contribution to this success.”

Notes to editors:

The Co-operative Legal Services, part of The Co-operative Group, the UK’s largest mutual retailer, provide a range of legal services to members and customers covering Will Writing, Probate & Estate Administration, Conveyancing, Employment and Personal Injury Claims. A wide range of free legal advice is also provided.

For more information contact:

Dave Smith
Co-operative Legal Services Press Office
Tel: 0161 827 5614
Fax: 0161 832 2751
Email: dave.smith@co-operative.coop