Tods Murray LLP has secured Lexcel - the legal quality mark - making it the first solely Scotland-based law firm to hold the international standard.
Tods Murray, which has offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow, was awarded the Law Society of England and Wales' prestigious accreditation having been independently assessed against high standards of management practice and customer care.
David Dunsire, executive partner at Tods Murray said:
'By securing Lexcel we are sending a clear message - that we meet international standards of customer care and service within legal practice. The legal sector in Scotland is a competitive market, so being the only solely Scotland-based law firm to have Lexcel accreditation makes us stand out. Having Lexcel under our belts says we are a law firm with a reputation for quality.'
Law Society of England & Wales president Lucy Scott-Moncrieff said:
'Lexcel is an accreditation scheme which recognises best practice in legal business management, irrespective of where that practice is. As legal service provision becomes more global, so does Lexcel.
'Lexcel has reached into Canada, the Republic of Ireland, Poland and the Middle East. I see Lexcel as establishing itself as the legal quality mark for firms and in-house legal teams across the world'.
To gain and retain Lexcel accreditation, practices must undergo a rigorous initial then annual application and assessment process. This includes conducting suitability checks and an on-site assessment.
Neil Stevenson, director of representation and professional support at the Law Society of Scotland, added:
'It is great to see a Scottish law firm gaining an internationally recognised standard.
'Quality marks bring value to the clients and the employees of law firms, and during these difficult economic times firms need to stand out with the particular strengths and benefits they offer.'
Notes to Editors:
1. Tods Murray is a leading independent Scottish law firm, dedicated to providing first rate, innovative and commercially aware specialist advice to companies, institutions and organisations, within both the private and public sectors, and to families, individuals and charities.
2. Tods Murray has offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow and has 34 partners.
3. Find out more about Lexcel
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