London—Mary Boakye, a consultant in Dentons' London office, has been recognised as an Outstanding Winner in the Lifetime Achievement category at the Women, Influence & Power in Law UK Awards 2021.

Hosted by Legal Week, the Lifetime Achievement category recognises women who have had a significant impact on female empowerment in their company and have achieved notable strides in their career.

A former Banking partner and founder of Dentons' UK Black Professionals Network, Mary is also a member of the firm's Inclusion Council and the Board I&D sub-committee, charged with implementing Dentons' I&D strategy. She is a passionate advocate for reverse mentoring, two-way engagement and dialogue on race, and the potential of Black professionals to succeed.

"We're incredibly proud of Mary for being recognised for all she has accomplished at Dentons and in the wider market," said Jeremy Cohen, Dentons' UK, Ireland & Middle East CEO. "From leading on many of our highest profile African transactions to founding Dentons' UK Black Professionals Network, this recognition is well deserved. She has been a tireless advocate and powerful voice within Dentons, and we are incredibly grateful to her." 

For more information about the awards, please visit: https://www.event.law.com/international-edition-wipl-uk-awards

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