Carey Olsen named International Law Firm of the Year by Citywealth

Press Release from Carey Olsen, Friday 17 May, 2024. 

Carey Olsen has been named International Law Firm of the Year at the eighteenth annual Citywealth Magic Circle Awards 2024.

The awards recognise the outstanding achievements of leading law firms, trust companies, family offices, tax advisers and investment managers across 39 categories.

Corporate partner Steven Rees Davies collected the award on behalf of the firm at a ceremony held at One Great George Street in London on 15 May, which was attended by more than 400 professionals from over 140 organisations.

Steven commented: “We are proud to have been named International Law Firm of the Year by Citywealth for the first time, having been shortlisted for the award in the past. Such recognition is testament to the hard work and expertise of our teams across each jurisdiction, in addition to our unwavering commitment to delivering the highest levels of client service.”

This accolade follows the firm’s recent recognition as offshore law firm of the year at the WealthBriefing European Awards 2024, the Chambers High Net Worth Awards 2023 and as best offshore law firm at the 2023 eprivateclient Excellence Awards.

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