Global law firm Dentons received eight awards at the 2023 Women in Business Law Awards EMEA in recognition for its initiative to promote gender equality and the advancement of women in the legal profession and beyond.

Dentons received the award for “International Firm of the Year – Career Development” for its innovative women’s mentoring and sponsorship programs, as well as its wider women’s advancement strategy.  

The Firm was named “International Firm of the Year – Pro Bono” in recognition of its pro bono legal support to organizations that promote greater inclusion of women and other diverse groups, such as refugees and members of the LGBT+ community.

Dentons was awarded “International Firm of the Year – Gender Diversity” for its awareness campaigns, events and initiatives to promote gender equality both within the firm and in the market. 

Katharine Harle, a partner in the Regulatory and Investigations group in London, was awarded “Best in Financial Regulatory”.  Katharine Harle leads the UK Regulatory and Investigations team at Dentons and co-leads the Global Compliance and Investigations group in UKIME. Her own practice focuses on investigations and financial services -- she advises on all aspects of financial markets and regulatory work with a particular focus on contentious work, governance and conduct and culture. 

Dentons also received four jurisdictional awards in recognition of its efforts towards women’s advancement in key markets, winning Law Firm of the Year in France, Germany, Spain and the Middle East and Africa.

The annual Women in Business Law Awards recognize law firms which are taking a leading role in advancing diversity and inclusion in the legal profession in Europe. They also recognize the top women lawyers providing exemplary services and driving success for their practices. Winners are selected by senior Euromoney Legal Media Group editorial staff on the basis of submissions from law firms and an extensive research process.

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