LONDON – Global law firm Reed Smith has been shortlisted for ‘most innovative firm of the year’ in The Legal 500’s Northern Powerhouse Awards. The awards recognise the array of legal talent across the North, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Reed Smith operates across 31 offices in the UK, US, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The firm launched its start-up environment, Reed Smith Global Solutions (RSGS), in 2018 in partnership with leading law company Elevate. With locations in Leeds and Pittsburgh, RSGS encompasses lawyers, analysts and business services professionals who focus on process excellence, technology innovation and continuous improvement. RSGS is designed to complement the firm’s long-established capabilities in delivering sophisticated legal services to clients across the globe.

After last year’s inaugural event in Manchester, the upcoming ceremony will take place in Leeds at the Royal Armouries Museum on 13 March 2024. The awards are determined based on The Legal 500’s independent research for its annual directory.